I had an epiphany today. Well if we’re being technical, I had several epiphanies but for the purposes of time I’ll condense it into one general idea. The idea came to me in the birthplace of all epiphanies… the shower. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Love & Friendship
Once Upon a Dream
I had a dream about you last night. Which is strange because I haven’t thought about you much, if at all lately. Maybe only fleetingly, when I scroll past your name on Facebook or drive past your old apartment. I … Continue reading
An Unsent Text to My Former Best Friend
Context: I keep my circle of friends very small. It’s hard for me to let people in, but when I do, I give them all of me. They see everything; the good, the bad and downright ugly. They’re not just … Continue reading
Rollercoaster
Is anyone else ready for this year to be over? Just me? Okay, great. I totally get the whole “life has ups and downs” mantra and I’m very supportive of the whole going with the flow thing. But holy crap have … Continue reading
You’ve Been Demoted
While friendships may not be jobs you get paid for, they certainly are a ton of work. Similarly, while it takes years to build up to the right position, a demotion knocks you down in what feels like an instant. In friendships, this demotion … Continue reading
I’m a Work Wife
Has anyone ever truly answered the question of whether or not men and women can be just friends? No I’m serious, why aren’t we funding this people? The answer I’ve been given in the past is that we’re socialized to … Continue reading
Growing Up, Growing Apart
You know how you can tell you’ve really grown up? When you’re able to look back at your life and remember a time when you used to be a whole different person. You look back at the embarrassing phases, like … Continue reading
Making Plans
Every psychology book and self-help quote will remind you that humans are social creatures, and thus need friendships and social outings to keep them alive. The act of being social is as important to psychological health as water is for … Continue reading
Three Years
I have a vivid recollection of that day. I wasn’t sure why but then I remembered your mind tends to preserve memories that have profoundly affected you. It wasn’t exactly a traumatic experience but perhaps that’s my pride trying to … Continue reading
Dear Universe
Honestly I feel selfish when wishing or hoping for anything to happen for myself, because so many in the world have so little. But we humans are a greedy bunch and I’m no different. Besides, ask and you shall receive right? … Continue reading