On the Importance of Living

Regrets: I have a few…

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On Comparisons

Some wisdom for your Friday…

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The Most Important Thing To Learn (in Writing and in Life)

When I was younger, I was a big planner. This has both helped and hurt my writing career, and here’s why…

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On Reverse Culture Shock

This week’s travel essay is on what happens to you when you stop traveling. (All past travel essays here)

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On The Power Of Saying No

Lesson of the week: say no. You may think you’re doing the right thing by saying yes when people ask you to meet their new baby/catch up over happy hour/attend a writing critique session, but when you go three nights in a row not getting home until after ten and subsequently not getting enough sleep, […]

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On Trying (and Failing) To Get Everything Done

I caught myself feeling a bit down the other day, and I knew precisely why…

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Friday Things

“Friday Finally” is trending on Twitter, and for once I am in total agreement with the masses.

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Friday Things

I’m a bit behind on the blogging due to a last-minute re-vacation to St. John (pictured above), where I devoured these novels. But I am back now, in full-on getting-ready-for-spring mode. In NYC the snow is melting and I am back to writing and attempting to move my life to where I want it to be, one […]

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Friday Things

Confession: I really love lifestyle blogs. Like this one and this one and this one. I’ve always wanted one, but I am so not that girl–the one with the perfect outfit and the perfect hair and the perfectly curated apartment. I will never make the time to learn how to give myself a perfectly braided bun or […]

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