I always feel compelled to write an end-of-the-year post. As if the year wouldn’t really end without one. As if anyone is sitting around, waiting to find…… Read more “a year in review”
Tag: personal
july
Today is the three-year anniversary of me going to see Belle & Sebastian with an old friend. I introduced her to the band when we were in…… Read more “july”
june
I’m starting a new job next week. In my field of choice with security and benefits and everything. It’s what I’ve been hoping for since I graduated…… Read more “june”
may
Grief. Let’s talk about it. grief/ɡrēf, noun.deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death. We’ve all felt it at some point in our lives. It’s a regular…… Read more “may”
january
One of the first things you learn in SCUBA diving is how to achieve neutral buoyancy. My certification instructor took me to the bottom of the ocean,…… Read more “january”
october
I have a big scar on the inside of my arm, from when I fell off a fence when I was six. The doctors told me it…… Read more “october”
august
When I was in grade 5, going into grade 6, my teacher hosted an open house for incoming students to our gifted class. We said a few…… Read more “august”
the long and winding road
When I had to move back home a couple of weeks ago, my mom asked me to start cleaning off my desk (we’re trying out this thing…… Read more “the long and winding road”
stop.
Welcome back to 2am. I, for one, haven’t missed it. Tonight’s movie is Mamma Mia! and tonight’s exhausting intrusive thought is “what have I done?” Here’s an…… Read more “stop.”
rust
There are some days where (almost) everything goes right: you sleep in, you get some important errands done, you have a great shift and feel pretty and…… Read more “rust”