The beauty standards we’ve all grown to accept as our own preferences are but an illusion. Like with most things, there is an extreme level of societal influence that goes into our personal choices. (7 min read)
Ashley
All We Have Are Moments
The ONE thing we can all agree on: we get this life, and it’s up to us to determine how to live in it. (7 min read)
Do Villains Even Exist?
No one’s ever really the “bad” guy. It all just depends on your perspective. (6 min read)
Situationships Are Like Fast Food
They’re convenient and make you feel satisfied (at least temporarily), but ultimately provide no lasting value in the long run. (7 min read)
A Love Letter to Traveling
I’ve only seen a fraction of the world; but, it’s changed me. My mind may be here, but my heart is overseas. (7 min read)
My First Year of Medical School Was Hell
Kind of a novel. So, get comfortable. Because this is one heck of a story. (>15 min read)
There Is No Reverse
They say write about the thing you’re most afraid to write about, eh? I’m gonna do it. *deep inhale* (6 min read)
It All Comes Down to Three Things
Whenever any of these core needs was present, I clung to it and silently wondered why it always felt like something was missing. In unpacking previous relationships, multi-year situationships, one-hit-wonder dates and flings of summer’s past, it became very clear that no one ever had ALL three things. (5 min read)