Swiping Sabbatical: Why I Give up Dating Apps for Lent
On March 5, 2019, I updated my Bumble profile: “Giving up Bumble for Lent. (Not a joke. I’ll see you boys on April 21.)” Followed…
I’m Glad I Failed My Fitness Challenge
My relationship with fitness is…complicated. I have never been athletic. My history with sports consists of exactly one year of soccer when I was 8…
5 Movies with Unexpected Spiritual Messages
Some people go to the cinema because it is a form of escapism. You can sit in the darkness for a few hours and be…
How I’m Learning to Be OK with Being ‘In Between’
When I look at Facebook, my newsfeed is full of friends getting engaged, getting married, and having babies. There are announcements of new jobs, promotions,…
How Dating is Like Job Hunting (and How to Succeed with Both)
A few weeks ago, I had a job interview and a first date on the same day. Later, I called my mom to talk about…
How to Get Over Somebody You Never Actually Dated
When my friends and I talk about our worst breakups, I never have much to contribute. Since I’ve never been in a long-term relationship, I’ve…
Getting to Know Me: How Personality Tests Improved My Life and Work
For some reason, I have always loved personality tests. I even love the silly online quizzes that tell me which Disney princess I am or…