living my taxi driver era minus the violence, plus excessive journaling and caffeine dependency Like Travis Bickle, but instead of plotting chaos, I’m just aggressively writing “dear diary, wtf” at 3 a.m., surviving solely on caffeine… plus — let’s be real — way better taste in jackets. Because if I’m gonna lose my mind atContinue reading “Currently in My Taxi Driver Era (But Make It Fashion)”
Tag Archives: 2025
From Needles to Novels (and Blazers): The Risk That Changed Everything
Was it easy? Absolutely not. There were tears. There were existential crises. There were moments when I stared at verb conjugations like they had personally wronged me. But there was also coffee. So. Much. Coffee. Once upon a time, I was the girl who knew how to insert IVs before I could walk confidently inContinue reading “From Needles to Novels (and Blazers): The Risk That Changed Everything”
Breaking News: Perfection Is Cancelled (And I’m Not Mad About It)
Spoiler alert: I was stressed. Tired. And honestly? Kinda annoying. Even to myself. There was a time when I thought everything I did had to be flawless. Like, if I wrote something, it had to be Shakespeare. If I wore something, it had to be Vogue-approved. If I started anything new, I had to beContinue reading “Breaking News: Perfection Is Cancelled (And I’m Not Mad About It)”
How I Unwind After a Demanding Day (Because Collapsing Dramatically onto My Bed Isn’t Always an Option)
give me comfort and chaos in equal parts Ever had one of those days where your to-do list looked like it was written by a supervillain? Oui, moi aussi. As much as I’d love to be the kind of mysterious, effortlessly cool girl who just “takes a bath with essential oils and forgets the world,”Continue reading “How I Unwind After a Demanding Day (Because Collapsing Dramatically onto My Bed Isn’t Always an Option)”
Venus Gemini Closet Confessions: I Dress Like My Mood Swings (and That’s the Point)
— in five languages, with jazz hands. I don’t dress for the occasion. I am the occasion. You know when people say, “Fashion is self-expression”? Well, my outfits are basically yelling — in five languages, with jazz hands. I don’t dress for the occasion. I am the occasion. There’s a rare joy in hearing someoneContinue reading “Venus Gemini Closet Confessions: I Dress Like My Mood Swings (and That’s the Point)”
Choosing Myself First: The Art of Being Considerate Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Style)
Being considerate is a virtue, but if it means hiding who you are, then maybe it’s time to consider being a little less considerate and a lot more you. One decision I made that helped me grow — and by grow, I mean evolve from “a nice person trying too hard” to “a person whoContinue reading “Choosing Myself First: The Art of Being Considerate Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Style)”
Unwavering Support: The Quiet (and Occasionally Loud) Power of Family Love
Basically, I’m a walking plot twist.But somehow, my family? They just roll with it. Like emotional seatbelts. You know what’s fun? Changing your whole life every six months because you got “a feeling.” You know what’s even more fun? Having a family who doesn’t check you into an institution every time you do it. LetContinue reading “Unwavering Support: The Quiet (and Occasionally Loud) Power of Family Love”
5 Everyday Things That Bring Me Happiness
it’s easy to overlook the small, everyday moments that quietly bring joy 5 Everyday Things That Bring Me Happiness Life moves fast. Between teaching, working on my blog, staying healthy, and just trying to keep up with everything, it’s easy to overlook the small, everyday moments that quietly bring joy. But lately, I’ve been makingContinue reading “5 Everyday Things That Bring Me Happiness”
One Place, A Thousand Lessons
Sometimes the place you walk through becomes part of who you are. Back in high school, I wasn’t just studying from books — I was learning life firsthand. I was in a nursing program, and while my friends were writing essays, I was taking vitals, assisting patients, and navigating the real world of hospitals. OneContinue reading “One Place, A Thousand Lessons”
The Most Fun Way to Exercise? Let Me Spill the Tea!
…Seriously, it changes everything The Most Fun Way to Exercise? Let Me Spill the Tea! Let’s be honest—exercise isn’t always the first thing we want to do. But what if I told you it could actually be fun? Oui, c’est possible! For me, the secret weapon is simple: I watch my favorite series or moviesContinue reading “The Most Fun Way to Exercise? Let Me Spill the Tea!”
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