Avoiding
Someone asked me recently if I’ve been writing. He asked me why when I told him no and I said, “Because I’m happy.” Saying that was equal parts true, false, and made me feel like a phony. It’s true because … Continue reading Avoiding
Category: Life
Small changes. Big difference.
I’ve dubbed 2019 to be The Year of Tessa. I’m 27, I work three different jobs, and I live with my parents (bless them). Why would … Continue reading Small changes. Big difference.
Going Through Changes
I’m beginning to learn a painfully obvious lesson: what has been cannot be again. Deep, I know. When it comes to travel and living abroad, I’ve … Continue reading Going Through Changes
International Love
I’ve been really lucky to know three of my grandparents my entire life. My paternal grandma died at the hands of breast cancer when I was … Continue reading International Love
Moving Day
In transition. That’s how life has felt for the past year and some months. For five months of it, I had the privilege of living in … Continue reading Moving Day
Rock Bottom
Let me start by saying that I know when I write about this, I write from a perspective of privilege and safety. That I know my rock bottom is still pretty damn good compared to what others experience. That my … Continue reading Rock Bottom
