Pre-Pandemic Annoyances I’m Never Taking for Granted Again
After a year of virtual “hugs” and spending lots of solo time indoors, it feels amazing to start venturing back into normalcy. It’s been…
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Giving Yourself Grace: The Importance of Emotional Self-Care
Over the past year, specifically since we’ve all been dealing with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like the phrase “give yourself some…
After a Year of Isolation, You Might Feel Overwhelmed by People IRL. Here’s How to Handle It.
I know I’m not the only one feeling socially awkward as I crawl out of my COVID isolation bubble and encounter other human beings for…
How a New Hobby Helped Me Cope With the Pandemic
I collect hobbies like some people gather stuff. Over the years, I have experimented with home brewing, crocheting, writing, and most recently photography. I love…
Unique Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Year
If there’s anything I’ve learned in the past year, it’s how much I appreciate nature. Throughout all the ups and downs of the past 12…
5 Quarantine Habits I’d Like to Keep Post-Pandemic
In 2014, while panicking about college graduation, I saw an Instagram caption with the quote, “The only constant in life is change.” It sounds cliché,…
How Connecting With Nature Is Giving Me Strength During the Pandemic
In the early spring of 2020, it became obvious that the COVID-19 pandemic had vastly impacted the lives of most people, including mine. And since…
Dating While Distancing: How the Pandemic Changed My Dating Perspective
When it comes to dating, I have been on the struggle bus for so long that I might as well be the driver. Looking for…
Perfectionist in a Pandemic: How I Learned to Let Go and Be Present
I always like to have a plan, and I always like when my plans work out exactly how I thought they would. However, I, along…
How Cooking With My Partner During Quarantine Strengthened Our Relationship
When the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into lockdown, we all had our own set of problems to face. My biggest struggle — aside from…