I was watching a dog movie the other day , one of those emotional ones where you kind of know it’s going to be sad, but you watch it anyway. I was feeling a little emotional, just quietly tearing up on my couch. Then, out of nowhere, the ground started shaking. It wasn’t a huge…
The past few weeks have been a blur of half-finished to-do lists, existential dread, and an embarrassing amount of junk food. I wasn’t writing, wasn’t being productive—I was just existing in bed, binge-watching shows I wasn’t even interested in, all while stuffing my face with whatever was within reach. What started as a little treat…
People always talk about traveling like it means flying across the world, but honestly, you don’t need a passport to find a fresh perspective. Sometimes, the best kind of healing comes from exploring what’s right in front of you—your own country, your own city, maybe even a place just a few hours away that you’ve…
When I spent a month in Switzerland, I thought I was prepared. I had my winter coat, a list of must-try foods, and a plan to impress my Swiss boyfriend’s family with my (very basic) German skills. What I wasn’t prepared for, however, were the small cultural shocks that made me feel like I had…
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