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✨ The Real Girl Diaries — Episode 23 ✨

I trust my instincts even more than I trust myself, because honestly, it feels like they’re guided by some supérieur spirality today’s vibe: intuition turned all the way up, bébé Do you trust your instincts? Well… moi, absolutely. I trust my instincts even more than I trust myself, because honestly, it feels like they’re guidedContinue reading “✨ The Real Girl Diaries — Episode 23 ✨”

The Real Girl Diaries – Episode #21

but there’s something tragic about leaving your bed when it’s still dark outside, brushing your teeth while half-asleep, and pretending coffee is a personality trait strong enough to save you The Routine I’d Skip If I Could☕🌙 If I could skip one part of my routine, it would, without a doubt, be waking up atContinue reading “The Real Girl Diaries – Episode #21”

The Real Girl Diaries #20 – My Three Genie Wishes

If a genie suddenly appeared in front of me — you know, like poof, straight out of a lamp — I already know what I’d ask for. No hesitation. ✨ Wish number one: a house that feels exactly like the one I always see in my dreams. Cozy, warm light spilling from the windows, probablyContinue reading “The Real Girl Diaries #20 – My Three Genie Wishes”

The Real Girl Diaries #19 – Walking, Running, and Other Adulting Myths

I walk, I run, I chase, I dodge, I occasionally hide in the bathroom for a breather… Every week, I try to go for a walk at least twice. By “walk,” I mean put on actual shoes, leave the house, and not just pace around the kitchen staring at the coffee like it owes meContinue reading “The Real Girl Diaries #19 – Walking, Running, and Other Adulting Myths”

My Blueprint for the Cutest Future City Ever

In my dream city, you wouldn’t just survive. You’d actually enjoy existing. If I Ran the City (Spoiler: There’d Be More Coffee Shops) If you ever let me design a city, brace yourselves because SimCity has nothing on me. Mine wouldn’t just be functional — it’d be cute. Like, you’d wake up and actually wantContinue reading “My Blueprint for the Cutest Future City Ever”

The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 18

My Wellness Routine: Cry a Little, Dance a Lot, Repeat Spoiler: I’m not a wellness guru. Just a girl with feelings, fries, and full-body pep talks. Some girls have morning routines. I have… a vibe. Sometimes it starts with Turkish tea and journaling. Sometimes it starts with three cookies and a YouTube playlist called “SongsContinue reading “The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 18”

The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 17

What am I most excited about for the future?Freedom. Excited? Me? About a Closet Room and Financial Stability? ABSOLUTELY. If you asked 10-year-old me what I’d be excited about at 26, I probably would’ve said something iconic like, “Traveling the world with a sparkly suitcase and dating someone who looks like a boyband member.” ButContinue reading “The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 17”

The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 16

quiet goodbyes I believe in peace, love, and matching your emotional growth with your outfit. And sometimes… that means emotionally retiring people like you’re Oprah giving out cars: “You get distance! You get distance! EVERYBODY gets distance!” 🫢✨ “What Could I Let Go of, for the Sake of Harmony?” A friendship. I didn’t think I’dContinue reading “The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 16”

The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 15

“My Kind of Romantic”(a not-so-simple poem for something not-so-simple) “My Kind of Romantic” (a not-so-simple poem for something not-so-simple) My definition of romantic isn’t always understood. Not by the people around me. Not by those who think love is just flowers on anniversaries, or kisses under fairy lights. I want a love that holds everything.Continue reading “The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 15”

“What Makes a Teacher Great?” (Besides Wearing Sneakers Like a Pro Athlete)

Being a teacher is part magic, part mental breakdown, and part comedy show. Okay real talk — it’s not about having a color-coded planner or printing worksheets a week ahead (who even does that? sometimes i do…). A great teacher? They show up. With heart. With humor. With under-eye bags and a stubborn love forContinue reading ““What Makes a Teacher Great?” (Besides Wearing Sneakers Like a Pro Athlete)”