When I Grow Up, I Want to Be: Proud of Myself
In my kindergarten class, like many others, our teachers handed out a paper that read “When I grow up, I want to be _____.” We were tasked with filling out the form and probably coloring it, or something. I don’t quite remember this kindergarten exercise, but my parents have told me about it many times. On Back to School Night, when they came into my … Continue reading When I Grow Up, I Want to Be: Proud of Myself
Living at My Desk
If you’ve read my post about how I bring fuzzy socks to work, you already know that I strive to be as comfortable as possible in the office. I’m at work for 8+ hours a day, why spend them being uncomfortable? Seriously, every pair of work pants that I own are dressy elastic pants. If I can’t sit cross-legged in them, I’m not interested. And … Continue reading Living at My Desk
High-Functioning Depression
(TW Depression, Eating Disorder) Depression can be sneaky. It can creep up on you, especially when you haven’t been deep in the throes of it for a while and you’re so busy that you don’t really notice it. I was coming out of a depressive episode at the beginning of last year, and I got to a reasonably good place. I’m typically a high-functioning … Continue reading High-Functioning Depression
Using a Quality Yoga Mat
This past Christmas, I asked for something that I’ve been considering getting for some time. After practicing yoga for over a year, I decided that it was finally time to get a nice yoga mat. I had researched good yoga mats several times in the past, but every mat seemed to have too many pros and cons for me to be able to make an … Continue reading Using a Quality Yoga Mat
Macaron Madness: Everything That Could Possibly Go Wrong in a Macaron-Making Class
At the ripe, old age of 26, I have officially decided that I have enough stuff to last me until I die. Don’t get me wrong, I love buying stuff and intend to keep doing it, but I have reached the point in my personal evolution where I really think about stuff before I buy it. Like, do I want this cardigan bad enough for … Continue reading Macaron Madness: Everything That Could Possibly Go Wrong in a Macaron-Making Class
