I’d like to take you back to the evening of October 10th, 2013. Thanks to the government shut-down, I had just been placed on furlough from a job that I absolutely hated. I remember sitting in my little apartment, still in my workout clothes from much earlier in the day. At that moment in time,…
Prologue: An Afternoon at Swallow Falls
The following is a creative adaptation of a true-to-life event, and the prologue of a novel I’ve been working on since college. It contains graphic subject matter and language – read at your own discretion. I took a deep breath and smelled wet leaves and pine needles. The midday sunlight shone through in patches from…
The Weirdest Thing
I was recently asked, “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever done?” At first, I honestly had no idea how to answer a question with so many possibilities. Quirky weirdo that I am, I’m sure the list is endless. Upon careful reflection, however, I’ve come up with a definite front-runner: I stole a chunk of hair…
Refusing to Settle
I admit it… When it comes to dating, my standards are high. I’ve reached a place in my life, and in my personal journey, where I refuse to apologize or feel guilty about this. I spent YEARS questioning myself and my expectations, wondering if I really was too stubborn, too rigid, too ‘whatever was preventing…
Why This Strong, Independent Gal Loves Fifty Shades
A while back, one of my oldest and dearest friends, Alex, said to me: “I don’t understand how someone as smart as you are can be such an enthusiastic fan of three terribly written smut novels.” At the time, all I could do was laugh at his familiar, snarky humor, roll my eyes, and mutter…
How My (Dead) Father Led Me to Portland
At this time last year, I was living in the Bay Area and working in San Francisco’s Financial District. While it’s a beautiful, vibrant city that’s pulsing with opportunity, I was miserable. The fast-paced lifestyle, the inflated expenses, the sheer volume of people, and the constant, buzzing energy, were enough to make me feel like…
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