Essay

My Closet Just Shamed Me Into Changing My Life

One disorganized bedroom, countless emotional spirals, and some very early New Year’s resolutions.

11 hrs ago •

Is it selfish to find joy when the world feels like it’s on fire?

when eating a bagel in Central Park feels like a radical act of defiance

Nov 12 •

The Aftershocks of Y2K: Victoria’s Secret, Thinness, and the Body Image Crisis

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and the enduring pressure on women to chase the unattainable.

Oct 24 •

I only feel pretty after I workout

body shaming myself since 1998

Oct 15 •

Finding Myself in Fiction

How imaginary lives became part of my own journey.

Sep 26 •

I'm a music publicist & artist manager. Here's a day in the life

and no, I don't get to hang out with Taylor Swift all day

Sep 24 •

down here, we're only dreaming

oh, to be 21 again

Aug 15 •

when is enough enough?

Simone Biles Rising, The 2024 Olympics, and and how our 'more' mentality is killing us.

Jul 30 •

your girl is lovely, Hubble.

Jul 23 •

I'm a bad friend

please don't try and make plans with me

Jul 16 •

birthday thoughts

the original idea for my novel, the story I've always wanted to tell, and other birthday thoughts

Jul 1 •

To All The Friends I've Loved Before: 02

John Mayer, bubble gum kisses, Jesus of Suburbia, and the Aeropostale of it all

Jun 25 •

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