Happiness, Life

Perceived Perceptions

So much time is devoted to attempting to view ourselves through the lens of other people's perceptions, followed by hacking off pieces of ourselves to squeeze into a box we think others have ascribed to us. We try to be what and who we believe others want us to be. Performing gymnastics to be some… Continue reading Perceived Perceptions

Happiness, Life, Love

Closure and Tomatoes

Relationships are deeply personal. What I do want to point out, though, is that not everyone you cross paths with will be for you or you for them and, just maybe, if we try to think of it similar to a tomato we won't try to force it, explain it, or understand it.

Happiness, Life

Sexy

Sexiness. A quality that I have striven to dominate and make my bitch since a boy told me, “Miranda, you’re just cute.” My initial reaction was to think, “I’ll show you!” My fist raised in my mind’s eye in defiance. Why I didn't just accept the compliment of being cute, I’ll never know… perhaps it was… Continue reading Sexy

Happiness, Life, Love

Face the Bear

Katerina Plotnikova Friend relationships are difficult. They require work, whether picking up the phone to chat, planning and spending time together, or settling in to have the hard conversations… ...they require effort. Additionally, we all have triggers, pasts, and ‘imperfections.’ The closer you get to someone, my friend, the more likely these things will reveal… Continue reading Face the Bear