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When Instagram first started, it was mostly about sharing your memories with those around you — a digital scrapbook, if you will. I followed everyone at my high school, my family members, and of course, my favorite celebrities. We shared concert photos, football games, Fourth of July parties, family Christmas portraits, and anything else we […] More
Sunday, October 13th, 2019. Over 45,000 runners claimed their space at the starting line of the 42nd Chicago Marathon. It was a crisp fall morning, filled with jitters, excitement, hope, and stories from across the globe. Stories surrounding the topic of “why do you run?” For one runner in the crowd, her “why” is one […] More
Pink ribbons are inherently feminine. They’re sometimes satin, occasionally covered in lace and potentially velvet, but they’re always feminine. It’s hard not to see a pink ribbon and instinctively think of breast cancer. They have one job to do, and they do it well. To me, breast cancer has always felt like a manly thing. […] More
The most magical day of the year has finally come! No, not Christmas — PSL release day at Starbucks! The annual debut of the cult classic Pumpkin Spice Latte announces fall like the groundhog announces spring. Though it may feel early this year (weren’t we just at the beach, like, last Saturday?), the Pumpkin Spice Latte […] More
I heard about the Enneagram from a friend. As soon as I took the Enneagram test, I sent it to all of my friends. I made them take the test, and then we all discussed each type, what the meant, if we were “compatible” — you know the drill. The Enneagram is cool and all, […] More
I am obsessed with Suits. I know, I’m pretty late to the bandwagon with this one, but I need to talk about it. I keep saying court phrases IRL (“Your honor, I move to dismiss” is my new favorite way to begin a disagreement), I’ve googled “funny Donna phrases” over and over again, and I […] More
When I graduated from nursing school, I had a shiny vision of why my role in the healthcare field would look like. I spent four years memorizing medication reactions, practicing clinical skills, and studying to be the best nurse that I could be. I passed my boards with flying colors, and I landed a sought-after position as […] More
When I was in high school, I had dreams of moving to a major city — New York, specifically — and transitioning from a teenager to a young adult amidst the tumultuousness; the energy and the romance of a place like Brooklyn, Williamsburg, or Manhattan. Neighborhoods of which I was only vaguely familiar, but also […] More
