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  • To Morning Moments

    One day the sun will no longer rise, & The stars will be taken down, & The moon will turn off. But for now, today is the present, Wrapped in a luminous bow My eyes open as light beams through my blinds, A glow on my pale pink sheets My ears perk at the patter…

  • The Irony of Teaching Food Science: My Unconventional Master’s Experience

    I had my first official day of class for my graduate program today. Sadly, today is not my first last day of class, but I wish it was…I’m not sure why I decided to go back to school…it’s such a strange feeling to be back in a classroom again. I’m currently sitting in a class…

  • small talk

    i hate the serious conversations. the expression of feelings  dew starts to collect within the corner of my eyes  a lump that grows in my throat  jaw clenched so tight it must be pried open why speak…when rather i could hide. i hate growing up.

  • The “All or Nothing” Mentality

    For majority of my life, I’ve always been told that I’m stubborn. It’s one of my most significant personality traits and likes to bleed into my “all or nothing” mentality. I’m not only stubborn with the people I surround myself, but internally I often find myself fighting with the little voice in my head every…

  • A Boy That’s A Friend

    You were never really my “boyfriend.”  We were never official, but I saw you every week. We painted rocks, did puzzles, kept each other company on slow nights at work…kissed me after I told you that I loved you.  Sometimes I wonder if I ever truly loved you or were you just great with your…

  • The Burn-Out of a Busy Body

    The other day I was talking to my oldest friend on the phone. This particular friend is one that struggled with mental health issues during the earlier parts of our friendship. Mental health issues that led to self-harm, which led to a suicide attempt and then a very long stay at the looney bin. Looney…