It seems like this past year everyone has been dealt with their unfair share of feeling helpless. Between the election, a deeply divided nation, various groups losing or having their civil rights greatly diminished, and fears over a potential nuclear war, anxiety and depression is at an all-time high. It could also be on a smaller and more personal scale. Personal tragedies like the loss of a child or parent, watching a beloved friend or family member go through an illness, s

This week I reached the 20-week milestone, which means I’m officially halfway through my pregnancy. Yay. Of course, the second half will feel longer than the first because a) the first month you don’t even realize you’re pregnant and b) the first 12 weeks I tried to go about my business as though I wasn’t. But now, there’s no denying it: there’s a baby growing inside me and in 20 short weeks there will be a baby outside me. So, here’s some thoughts on being pregnant so far. T

My birthday is tomorrow, and while birthdays can often be seen as frivolous— an overt display of making one the center of attention between parties, cake, and adoration (aka, all the things I LOVE), it can also be a time for reflection in the past year. And oh boy… what a year it’s been. The age 31 doesn’t carry any specific weight with it. You’re not starting a new decade like 20 or 30. There’s nothing special associated with the age like 18 or 21. And at that point, you sho