Yes, surprisingly I actually do have a job! People think that all I really do now is focus on my blog. Although that is true to some extent, that definitely does not take up the majority of my time. I am a Program Assistant at NEDSRA, which stands for Northeast Dupage Special Recreations Association. I’m …
13 Reasons Why: A Hit or Miss
*Warning: there are 13 Reasons Why spoilers and details that may be triggering. If you are struggling and know the contents of this show (mental health, sexual assault, suicide, etc) will make things worse, I don’t recommend reading ahead. As always, I’m always here to talk, and if you or anyone you know needs help, …
Who Are the People Fanning Your Flames?
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames” ― Jalal ad-Din Rumi I’m not going to lie, …
The Personal Statement that Explains My Passion for Human Rights
You’re a warrior—you’ll get through this. Just close your eyes. Slowly breathe in. Breathe out. Exactly one week before my LSAT, my Thanksgiving family reunion was coming to an end. Despite the anxious pre-LSAT thoughts lurking around in the back of my mind, I felt like I would finally have a relaxing and carefree Friday …
Here’s Your Answer to What My Gap Year Has Been!
“Soooo, what are you actually doing now?” This is the number one question I have been getting for the past year. Not a lot of people know where I’ve been, what I’ve been doing, or who I’ve been talking to for the past 365+ days. And that’s because I pretty much disappeared from the rest …
bAAck At It!
Visiting Ann Arbor this past weekend made this a perfect day to finally share what I’ve been working on for so long! Hope you all enjoy me getting back at it with blogging in a new way:) So I started this blog about two years ago, graduated one year ago and have been pretty much MIA …
Don’t Let Your Disability Limit You
There isn’t a single person I know who doesn’t get at least a little anxious when midterms roll around or when standardized testing determines the future of a career path. This test anxiety can either improve or hinder students’ performances on the actual test day–but once it’s over, they can usually move on with their …
Because of You, I Keep Going!
A year ago, I spent an entire week going back and forth on whether or not I should share something that meant so much to me. Something that changed my life–both positively and negatively. I spent days deciding whether or not this was the right thing to do. However, exactly one year ago, I finally …
No, I Am Not Sorry
A lot of people express their concerns and frustrations when it comes to their friends and families not understanding them. People continuously struggle with wanting to let others know what they’re thinking and how they’re feeling. But they don’t know how to. Whether your friend struggles to explain things because of their anxiety or not–talk …
Warrior
As many people know, I recently got a tattoo with my roommate for her 21st birthday. It was a spontaneous decision–she had always wanted to get one when she turned 21, and instead of just going with her like I had planned, I decided to get one too! I was someone who never thought about getting …