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I Forgot What I Actually Liked Until I Had Time to Like Things Again
At some point, I realized I had become incredibly good at being useful and not particularly good at having fun. That’s a weird thing to admit because, on paper, I was doing fine. I had a career. I was busy. I had responsibilities and plans and approximately 900 tabs open in my brain at all… Continue reading
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I Made a Good Things Jar Because I Wanted My Happiness Back
I made a Good Things Jar after realizing I’d gotten a little too good at remembering what went wrong and overlooking what went right. What started with an empty Voluspa candle jar became a small way to hold onto the moments, people, and unexpected reminders that made me feel like myself again. Continue reading
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Pay It Forward Reminds Us That Complicated People Can Still Make a Difference
I recently rewatched Pay It Forward, one of those movies suburban families and elementary schools alike seemed to collectively decide every kid needed to see. I actually loved it when I was younger, but somehow I hadn’t thought much about it since. Then I spotted it for $4.99 in Apple’s digital store. Can we still… Continue reading
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How To Make Your Life Feel Like A 90s Movie
A little more music, personality, physical media, local takeout, family movie nights and time away from the algorithm. Here’s how to bring some of the best parts of 90s life into your everyday routine without spending a fortune. Continue reading