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Relax
Lana del Rey’s Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is a work of art I turn to these days. Her gentle words feel as ethereal as her metaphors. The way she plays with alliteration and assonance resonates personally with me as an aspiring writer. My favorite chapter from this collection is her account of taking… Continue reading
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Wildfire
It starts with a spark. He gets along with your friends and remembers small things about you, like that you’ve seen Halsey in concert four times. A fire begins that engulfs and suffocates you. He cooks dinner with you while softly playing Frank Sinatra. He supports your writing and thinks you should be publishing already.… Continue reading
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My Thoughts Are About Nothing, and Beautiful
I was a rambunctious child once, climbing on Eucalyptus trees, always dreaming of a faraway place. I was loud, opinionated, and strong-willed. People said I got it from my mother, but it was something more. To be unsatisfied with life at a young age isn’t unfortunate, it’s ambitious. There was a desperation, a yearning inside… Continue reading
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A Timeless Classic I Turn to Often
I read The Picture of Dorian Gray my senior year of high school, and again Junior year of college. The first time I was taken back by the flowery, lyrical world Oscar Wilde brings us into. I read this now because of the inspiration it brings to want to create something nearly that lovely. The… Continue reading
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Spiritual Doubt
As damaging as it is for parents to stay in an unhealthy relationship, it is equally damaging for children to witness their parents falling out of love. It’s never really a surprise for anyone if you pay attention, and as a ten year old I noticed things weren’t going well with mom and dad. First,… Continue reading
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How I Got Over Writers Block
What writer hasn’t dreamed of writing and publishing a book one day? I had the dream, I had the ability. There was just one thing missing. I wasn’t writing the book. My last semester of college I took a novel writing class and thought this was the first step to finally start writing. The first… Continue reading
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the other woman
she curls her hair and listens to music she’s looking forward to tonight He said he would come tonight. * she knows it’s wrong but she can’t help it He’s the only one who cares. * she spends her days waiting for Him she sprays the sweet exotic scent that intoxicated Him. * the phone… Continue reading
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I Have my Mother’s Lips, my Father’s Smile
I have my mother’s dainty hands that can barelySupport the heart on her sleeve. She puts on thisTough facade but at night, when it is quiet andShe thinks everyone is sleeping, you can hearQuiet sniffles coming from her bedroom. She has loved four men in her life, and eachOne of them has left her a… Continue reading
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Things That Should be Normalized
Ever since the first official lockdown happened everywhere I’ve been listening to people talk about how they want things to go back to normal. I’ve heard others say nothing will go back to normal after this. I think that’s why the posts to normalize things began. There’s a lot wrong with this country, and to… Continue reading
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Letter to an Old Flame
Dear the first, I remember the first time I saw you. We were in class, had to say something Interesting about ourselves. You said you were the least interesting person ever, Called yourself boring. You were afraid of spiders with their Exoskeleton external covering, though You were just as rigid as their bodies were. I… Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I write fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, I love to knit, crochet, and embroider.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s traveling or just spending quality time together, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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