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I Found a Lump. Now What?

I am a fairly healthy person. Sure, I don’t eat the healthiest and I’ll be…

Things I Do And Don’t Give AF About Now That I’m Old-ish

I’m officially old. Well, not really. But I am closer to 30 than 25, which…

The Dangers Of Judging Others Through Sh*t Talking

There’s not much I love more than a good shit-talking session. I hate to admit…

When Hate at First Sight Turned into Friendship

It began as a mistake. —Charles Bukowski My life is chalk full of… let’s say…

Most of My Relationships Are Long Distance

Approximately five minutes after I became a legal adult (give or take a few months),…

When Your Early 20’s Feel Like Looking For Breadcrumbs From The Universe

    Growing up is weird. It’s this messy struggle of wanting to take new…

OK, So Maybe Being a Biker Chick Isn’t My Calling

All too often I hear the phrase, “This isn’t for you,” and I’m overwhelmed by…

It’s Time to Redefine What Failure Means

I’m sitting in Starbucks in a strange city, staring at my planner trying to figure…

Three Women Discuss What “Feeling Stuck” Means To Them

It comes in waves, right? The highs and the lows. The moments you replay in…

My Secret Eating Disorder

I didn’t actually know it was Eating Disorder Awareness Week until I saw posts popping…

Why I Want To Be A Foster Parent

Pretty much anyone who knows me knows that, more than anything, I want to be…

Why My New Year’s Resolution is to Strive for Imperfection

I hate New Year’s resolutions. Which is surprising, because I’ve always been a very goal-oriented…

My Mom Gave Me Pepper Spray For Christmas – Again

It was in a Christmas present labeled “To: Maggie, From: Mom” with a parenthetical that…

Why You Don’t Need to Feel Sorry for My Christmas-Born

My daughter was born early. When I first found out I was pregnant, I calculated…

Growing Up is Scarier Than Moving Halfway Across the World

In a little over a month, I’ll be in Australia. If everything goes according to…

And I Didn’t Burn the Potatoes

This is the tale of how an awkward girl without a domestic bone in her…

On Embracing My Own Mediocrity

I have trouble self-identifying with any of my hobbies. Recently, someone asked if I was…

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Constantly Being on Tour

I was never allowed to go to shows growing up, and I resented my parents…

It’s Ok to not be OK

I’m a planner by nature. I always have been, and I suspect I always will…