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I’M SO TIRED.

Now that I’m a senior in college, senioritis has returned with a vengeance, hitting much sooner than it did back in high school. I feel out of order and worn down. Graduation feels close enough to touch but still just out of reach. There’s this strange in-between space where you’re both nostalgic and restless, grateful and completely over it. In this blog post, I talk about what senioritis is, the difference between high school senioritis and college senioritis, and how we college seniors can combat it while enjoying our last year!

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I’M FEELING 22

As I celebrate my 22nd birthday, I have come up with ANOTHER list of lessons—22 to be exact—that I have learned throughout the past year of my life. These lessons will be carried with me throughout the rest of my life, and I hope they will be carried with you too :)

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EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE (SO FAR)

A fresh take on Valentine’s Day, this blog post explores love beyond romantic clichés, inspired by Dolly Alderton’s Everything I Know About Love. Whether you're single or in a relationship, this book (and post) serves as a reminder that love isn’t just about grand gestures but about the people who truly show up in your life.

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FERRIS BUELLER, YOU’RE MY HERO

Oh to be Ferris Bueller—where skipping school, stealing Ferraris, and singing on parade floats somehow seem like the ultimate goals in life. This 80s classic is more than just a comedy, it mirrors the complexities of adolescent life—because who wouldn’t relate to being a mix of Ferris’s free-spirited charm and Cameron’s deep existential crisis?

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I’M JUST A GIRL

Womanhood is a language, a shared journey that may often go unappreciated but is always, always worth it. Here are 10 of my favorite songs about womanhood that remind me that hard times as a woman can be overcome. 


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