On why relationships should be evaluated like careers By now you’ve probably heard of the term “quiet quitting.” Some say this act of not going above and beyond at work is an act of rebellion and others say it’s a reaction to burnout and or hustle culture. Either way, this act of just doing the…
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I Wrote My Way Out
“The problem was our parents told us we could be anything and they never told us we couldn’t be everything at once.” — @ justdae Growing up at one point, I wanted to be a singer, then I discovered that I don’t like singing in front of strangers. Then I wanted to be an actress….
Existential Crisis: Falling Out of Love is Crucial
“No, we can’t be friends because you were a terrible boyfriend. What would make me think you would be an awesome friend?” – Me (2016) People can be friends with their exes if said person deserves it. The older I get the more I realize that not everyone deserves my friendship because frankly, I’m a…
Generation Swipe – #amwriting
Be interested But not too interested You’ll scare him off. You don’t want him to know you like him but you do Like him Make him wait but not too long He’ll move on. He’ll lose interest and think you’re crazy Be laid back, but don’t cake your face on but don’t be too chill,…
& Seven Daze
Some relationships just end on a cold Monday for no reason at all and some come to a screeching halt because one person took the other for granted and didn’t recognize the other’s worth. Sometimes you’re both silently sitting in the living room on a Saturday blindsided by the notion that it ended eons ago…
& A Poem or 2
Finally made it back to the states and I’m getting back into the swing of things. ☺️☺️ I have some awesome reviews up my sleeve as I go through the pictures. But until tomorrow, please enjoy three random but original poems written by yours truly. Have a positive enjoyable Tuesday. ❤️❤️✌️✌️
& Neighborhood Watch: Oakland
4 in the 412: Oakland Most people hear Oakland and think of California but if you’re a true Pittsburgher or you’ve been to college you’ve ventured into Oakland. At any given time it’s crawling with culture, college students, and great cuisine. Venture far into Oakland and you’ll find yourself wrapped up in the many places….
& Metaphorically Speaking III
Like a knot in your favorite pair of headphones I’m a mess Just trying to get him out of my system It’s like you meet someone You plan forevers and kids and then it ends Sometimes forever is tomorrow It’s like after him you’re dating placeholders because you’re holding on to hope That after years…
& Okay Ever After
I wonder if Snow White is okay right now? Did she grow tired of cleaning up after Prince Charming? His charm is probably long gone by now. Has she gone mad from having seven one dimensional men as her only friends? I’m a hopeless romantic but sometimes I think she should’ve just ate the apple for peace…
& Re(Introduction)
It took a decade of frustration but all your indecisive ways were a blessing in disguise I’d try and I’d try to get you to love me the way that I loved you the most but I was asking something of you that you couldn’t give. Not even big things just flowers, “Thinking of you,”…
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