Wood-floored hall of library (specifically Poets House in NYC) If I had known anything about teaching interviews, I would have bowed out. Or at least that’s what the talking head version of me, filled with hindsight, says from on high. I had aced the first interview, I thought. They were enamored with my writing […]
I’ve been writing this post in my head for over a week now: It’s about moving worth away from material successes – finishing a manuscript, getting the job you wanted – and finding that worth lies more in the intangible. In things such as how your commitment to the work, your gratitude for daily life, […]
Who is the intimate stranger in your life? And what should you do when they reappear? A little creative non-fiction from my trip to the West coast and back. I woke up on couches and beds all the way down the West coast. Road trips were sandwiched around my best friend’s wedding – a few […]
I moved! It’s taken me about a week to feel semi-settled, but I am in love with my new space — I never thought I’d say it, but living alone is actually better for me at this point in my life. Though I don’t have everything figured out in terms of my next steps, having […]
I’ve written before about balancing academics and creativity. Now that we are coming upon the end of finals and yet another dramatic spike in personal free time (a.k.a. winter break), I feel that it must be brought up once more, but in a slightly different light. This time I want to address stress. Though my […]
This summer, I set myself the goal of going multi-media with the blog, so I am excited to present my first vlog post! The subject is valuing your artistic work and bringing it together with your identities. I apologize that there is currently no transcript because I did not yet have time to create one. […]
I have mentioned before that Think Simple Now is a great website for making you feel better and learn about how to deal with complex situations, but just in case you haven’t checked it out, I encourage you to! Here is a round up of my favorite articles: Healthy Relationships When Couples Fight (not just […]
I’ve returned to Barnard on a pretty dreary day, so I feel compelled to open up the week with a pretty dreary post. Yet, as with all dreariness, it’s designed to make you think rather bring you further down in the doldrums. So, enjoy. I consider myself a conscientious eater. I have made peace with […]
It takes quite a bit of time to appreciate my body sometimes. I look at myself in the mirror, typically from the side, and cringe at the droop in my belly. I look at my face and pick out all the small pimples. And, some days, my hair just makes me want to shave the […]
Today is just a photo and this brief self-worth poem [written by me]: “I will make my days make meaning,Even as the darkest skies do cross,That long horizon.” Check out some more posts featuring my photography.More poetry is also available for your perusal.