There are many points in life where you come to a crossroads. Which way do you step? Which path do you follow? There’s scarcely a clear answer one way or the other, I’ve found. In times like these, one must turn to faith. I’m not here to tell you what that faith should be in today; that’s not the point… View Post
It’s that time of year again! I just turned 21, and I wanted to share 20 lessons I learned while I was 20. It was a year like no other in every way possible, so buckle up, and let’s get started. 1. Life is not a sprint This feeling is something I think most 20-something people will recognize. The farther… View Post
This time a year ago, I moved to New York and started my apprenticeship. I got on a train, got lost on the way to the office, walked in, hung up my coat, and stepped into a new stage in my life that would alter me fundamentally. I had no idea what to expect, and I couldn’t have guessed how… View Post
When I think of love, my mind is first flooded with couples from media, books, stories, and fantasies. Lyrics that croon about the everlasting sensation of being in love and being loved back. Those breathtaking moments we’re taught to expect — the meet-cutes, the romances, the daring feats fueled by passion and unconditional love we’re all spoon-fed from toddlerhood. This… View Post
I’m coming up on my 1-year anniversary living in Westchester, New York, in March 2021. It’s surreal to think that a year ago, I didn’t even know Westchester existed. My mental map of New York consisted of Manhattan and a vague shape that was Brooklyn in the distance. Long island was a mere shadow somewhere in the ocean. As I’ve… View Post