I do not think my brain was made to hold these swirling thoughts that dare conflict so strong. I withstand their onslaught until I fold, spilling out the words I’ve held in so long. Locked up alone, lose myself in my pages. The lines and their rhymes merging together, fragments of beauty coaxed from their ...

At the end of each day, I used to stumble into bed, and stare at my phone screen until my eyes blurred. I tossed and turned in my sleep, as my arms reached out for the comfort of a warm body, only to find the sheets cold and empty. Then I met you. No longer ...

Reflection and Goals For Next Year The year is almost over. Christmas is right around the corner. 2023 is going to be a good year. The goal is to travel more, and that’s exciting. My best friend is turning 30, so we’re going to Paris and a few other European cities. I’ve never been out ...

It’s not hard to see them Standing tall and proud Branches bent and swaying Thick trunks rooted in the ground   Many have stood for generations. Some fairly new All reaching upwards, filling the sky with bloom Hiding a beauty that few see   Some say they represent change. Others are the very foundation that ...

Fall is the season for change. Everyone knows that, and the metaphor is a tad overused. However, the leaves change, and the earth gets prepared to be covered in snow. School starts in late summer, early fall. You get the opportunity to start fresh and learn new things.  Fall for me since I graduated college ...

This week I learned an important lesson. Most companies will not care if you quit. I wasn’t under the impression they would, but I thought that startups and small companies would care a little. I’m sure some do care about the overall health of their employees. I love my internships because of the communities within ...

The concept of comfort characters has always intrigued me. My definition of a comfort character is a particular character that can instantly make you feel better just by thinking about them. My comfort characters are usually characters from my friends who are writers because I can ask about them whenever I want.  The way to ...

This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ...

I was never allowed to trick or treat as a kid. However, Halloween has always been a special time of year for me. My parents didn’t like me watching things with magic involved so Halloween was like forbidden fruit. This being said,  It became my favorite holiday as a kid. I loved researching how Halloween was ...

Fear rocks my core And I look to you for stability I want to link my pinky with yours And breathe slowly   Your soft voice is All I have now So, I listen with care Careful not to tune out   Fear rocks my core Your meticulous ways Cradle my fear Even though you ...