So I decided that to make good use of all the time I spend consuming different forms of media every week, I could post a handful of media recommendations! I hope you check some of them out. TV If you love Broadway shows and Dan Fogelman… Galavant (Netflix but leaving on September 7th so WATCH […]

My Grandpa, Herb, was in the hospital for the last months of his life, supported by my Grandma. For their 60th anniversary, the nurses spoiled them: decorations, (off-regimen) steak, a handmade card. “Thankful for knowing this inspirational couple. Here’s to reaching an incredible milestone in your love story.” My Grandpa, with his big heart, took […]

Lately, I’ve been driving with my windows down, blasting music, mostly songs about feeling lonely, sad or about wishing for love. You know, “Modern Loneliness” or “Sad Forever” by Lauv or “Dive” by Ed Sheeran. I secretly hope that someone will shout out to me, saying they like my music and that we should hang […]

Driveway moment: coined by NPR, a moment when you’re driving, listening to a radio show or a podcast that you’re enjoying so much that when you get to your destination, you don’t want to stop and get out. So you remain there, not in the street anymore, and not inside your destination, but in the […]

Welcome to #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, though that’s all the time here. Whenever I look down at my left wrist and see my semicolon tattoo, I feel resilient, strong, and loved. When I see it, it reminds me I can get through anything, because I’ve already overcome many hard times and have come out better than I was […]

Depression is not a choice, it’s a disease. It’s a disease that affects more than 300 million people around the world. I know this because I’ve dealt with depression. However, it has come to my attention aggressively this week that some people know almost nothing about depression or other mental health disorders. So, I’m here […]

If you’re struggling with a physical illness, say you’re running the mile and your stomach cramps, you can easily step over to the left and take a break until you’re ready to run with everyone else again. But it’s not so easy to step over to the left and catch your breath when it comes […]

“I became a teacher, at least in part, because I wanted to make an impact on other people. That sounds altruistic, but, if you really think about it, it’s an ego thing. Everyone wants to know they’ve left some kind of legacy, and what better way to leave a legacy than influencing the future leaders […]