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  • Road Trip Essentials: My Non-Negotiable Items for Surviving Long Drives

    I love a good road trip in theory. The open road, the promise of adventure, the illusion of freedom—what’s not to romanticize? But let’s be honest: once you’ve sat in the same position for six hours, subsisting on gas station snacks and Bluetooth arguments over who gets to DJ, the glamor fades. Quickly. Still, there’s

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  • I Caught a Contagious Strain of the Gay (And Other Excellent Excuses to Skip a Function)

    There are few things more terrifying than an invitation that includes the phrase “just a casual get-together.” It’s never casual. It’s an ambush disguised as hospitality. And while some brave souls RSVP yes like social daredevils, others—like me—begin crafting excuses with the dedication of a method actor preparing for Broadway. Recently, I skipped a party

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  • Why My Dog Daisy Is a Better Therapist Than Most Humans (No Offense, Therapists)

    Let me preface this by saying I’ve had some amazing therapists over the years. Compassionate, thoughtful, expensive. Very expensive. The kind of expensive that makes you question if crying in a parking lot might just be more cost-effective. But as much as I respect the professionals—and I do—none of them hold a candle to the

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  • Tech Regulation and Privacy: Balancing Innovation with Rights

    We’re living in a world where your phone knows you better than your best friend. It tracks your sleep, counts your steps, reminds you of your ex’s birthday (rude), and suggests restaurants based on that one time you Googled “tacos near me” at 2 a.m. Technology has become our constant companion, but with every convenience

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  • The Absurdity of ‘Work-Life Balance’ When Your Work is Your Life

    Ah yes, the mythical unicorn of modern adulthood: work-life balance. That cute little phrase HR departments whisper like a bedtime story while quietly sending you emails at 11:47 p.m. on a Sunday. It’s the professional equivalent of telling a single mom to “just take a bubble bath” as if lavender-scented suds will erase her third

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