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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…