Why I Won’t Make Fun of My Past Self

After several moments of scathing self-criticism, I stopped, horrified at what my mind was doing. Here were the words I had written with such passion during one of the most meaningful and amazing experiences of my life. And rather than looking back with appreciation and love for the girl who set off to take on the world, all I was focusing on was the negative and everything I wanted to change.

Autumn: On colors and casting off

"Cast off everything that is not yourself." -Persius Welcome to October, dear readers. Welcome to brisk mornings and cozy evenings, exhilarating walks and wooly socks. In other words, the best time of the year. Day by day, the tip of the arrowhead feels more like home. It’s been almost a year since we landed in … Continue reading Autumn: On colors and casting off