a note from Mary: this story contains sensitive subject matter, please be aware. Like the author of the last fabulously-written anonymous story, I too reached out to Mary to be a guest writer on her blog. I have found that some stories are harder for me to share, and this is one few people want … More Stranger Stories: An Anonymous Story About Being the “Other” Woman
Tomorrow is my last first day of school. I might’ve said that last semester, but really this is the last one. I have never been so excited but so nervous for school to be over. It’s weird because this is really the beginning of the end. Five months from now I’m going to be a … More My Final Semester
Happy Thanksgiving! To be quite honest, it does not feel like Thanksgiving, I went to class today. However, my family is almost back to Dublin! I don’t think I mentioned at all yet that they have been visiting this week which I’m so thankful for, it’s so nice to have them here for the holiday … More Happy Thanksgiving!
(source) Okay so maybe I went the unconventional route with this challenge, and didn’t take it too seriously but that’s how I like to do life. This is a quote from one of my favorite TV shows “Parks and Recreation”. I think this quote is very suitable for myself, however I must also include family … More 3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge: Day 3
Currently I am galavanting (kind of) through Europe. Currently in the UK and probably enjoying the Lush on Oxford St far too much. Today B from Getting Through Anxiety, a good internet friend of mine, wrote a guest post for me! Enjoy her post on online friends and share it with your online friends! Hey … More B.G’s Guest Post: Online Friends
I feel as if with social media there are so many dead conversations and empty days. While yes when you sit on your phone when you’re out to dinner you could very well be communicating with a whole slew of people, but what about the people who are right in front of you? Something that … More Dead Conversations: Social Media and Personability.
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Yin to My Yang.” Let me be quite frank, I don’t know if I believe in soulmates the way that people mean the term. I think there are different kind of soulmates, and maybe that the soulmate isn’t just one, I think that there can be more than one … More Yin to My Yang: Soulmates
I really believe that compliments are fantastic and that they can honestly change someone entire day for the better. Recently I’ve really been trying to change my personal attitude to be a more positive person to an extent. During this mindset change I’ve realized that there are some very simple ways to easily change another … More Compliments are Great!
I’m a planner, and I’m pretty sure this drives just about everyone in my life a little bit nuts. I’m not a spontaneous kind of person, like sure a spontaneous trip to the mall cool, but I’m not good when I know something’s happening but there’s no plans for it. This is why I freak … More A Planner.
I am currently sitting in Alex’s house with Margaret and Katie as well, I have known them for an awfully long time. Katie and Margaret were both in my kindergarten class and I’ve known Alex since first grade. Since I’m here I thought maybe it would be fun to reminisce on our childhood memories. In … More Childhood Memories: A Post with Friends
Mary Rose Jaskiewicz 