“You can never be overdressed or overeducated”
Oscar Wilde
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Think PINK: Why the Barbie Movie Means So Much To Modern Feminists
Spoiler Alert! *This piece discusses themes and ideas presented in the Barbie Movie* Yes, I used the F word. Funnily enough, it’s the more controversial F word in 2023. Feminism as I understand it today, is defined as a range of socio-political movements and ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal,… Read more
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How Releasing Perfection Made Me a Stronger Yogi
Have you ever done something for fun? For some people it comes easily; a knitted sweater here, a pickup basketball game there.. but for anyone who identifies as a perfectionist, casual hobbies struggle to exist. When I was a kid everyone and I mean everyone told me I was competitive, and maybe I am. But what so… Read more
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Untangling
Emotions have always made me uncomfortable. Sometimes I wish emotions came with a manual. Happiness I can handle. There’s something socially acceptable about happiness. It’s something people strive for, it puts people at ease. It’s the end of the story, the “happily ever after”. Other emotions feel like stepping on eggshells or peaking around corners.… Read more
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Take a Break
It’s okay to take a break. Sometimes it feels like the world never stops spinning. Like you’re running on a treadmill trying to catch time but it slips just out of your grasp as you race on. Before going on vacation I didn’t even notice how stressed I was. I knew I was always tired,… Read more
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The Diversification of Beauty
Social media has the potential to improve your body image. No way! Right? How could a hub of edited perfection ever improve your body image? I believe it can, if you make some intentional changes. Instead of a shrine to unattainable goals: it could become a beacon of hope and normalcy. Now don’t get me… Read more
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Wearing the Swimsuit
I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve been in recovery for two years now. Four years ago I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, two years ago, I was an inpatient at a residential eating disorder facility for the second time, and one year ago I was wearing a swimsuit at the beach. Today, I’m… Read more
Diaries of a Dancing Queen 