It was in late January, a very cold and late Friday night, with Christmas lights still sparkling, and snow slowly falling onto the windows that I cried like a baby on my 4th office floor. Yes, I cried at work. I was alone, and the entire floor was filled with darkness. The only light sources […]
10 Habits of Successful Women You Should Adopt
I know we all have that one incredibly successful woman in mind when we think of inspiration for what we want to become. For some, it is our mothers, teachers, or even friends. For others, it is successful women we see on screens, in books, or even with fictional characters we would like to resonate […]
The Reality of Living With a Man
Have you ever wanted to move in with your boyfriend? And I know what you’re probably thinking: “Oh my God, it’s going to be so fantastic living with him, like, how hard can it be when you live with someone you love so much?!” And yeah, no one is negating the loveliness of sharing a […]
The Harmful Things Purity Culture Teaches Women
A few years ago, I remember stumbling upon a video on YouTube, which I can sadly no longer find, explaining the hardships, trauma, and survivors of the purity culture of the Evangelical Christian Purity Movement. Prior to that, I had only seen the trauma that religious exposure from an early age can make in American […]
GRRRL’s Guide to Managing Your Career as an Introvert
Let’s just put it out there, the world as we know it is optimized and customized for extroverts. And almost any work-related experience will show you just that: if you face difficulties speaking up, or speaking in front of a room full of co-workers and bosses at that, you’ll feel left out, and even cut […]
Women ‘s Sexist Beliefs and Internalized Sexism
I’m guessing we’ve all seen the TV show plots where two pretty best friends get in a fight over the same man (who is painfully average in every way possible by the way), then turn on each other, competing in looks, personality, and success on who gets to win him over. At the end of […]
You’ve Heard of Toxic Masculinity but Now People Talk About Toxic Women
If you’ve ever spent time on the internet in 2022, you’ve probably heard of the term toxic masculinity. In the average Joe terms, toxic masculinity is the premise that men, both socially and historically, have been taught that they are only valued as men, if they act, well, manly. Now, what does the word manly […]
Rainbow Kitchen: Colorful Details to Liven Up Your Home
Thinking about updating your kitchen decor sometime soon? Not sure how to make it look more vibrant and lively? Well, you’re in the right place. Let me introduce you to colorful kitchen decor. It’s time to step away from the neutrals, whites, and grays and add a touch of color to your kitchen… and your […]