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How to Recreate the Princess Diaries Painting
This is Mia Thermopolis: In 2001, during a casual visit from her grandma, she learned she was the heir to the throne of Genovia. Some things happened, Mia got a makeover and made her grandma try a hot dog, and then she made out with her best friend’s brother at a royal ball. Amidst all Continue reading
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Snacks to Pack for a Road Trip
So I’ve been talking to a lot of different friends recently, and they’ve been telling me about all of the exciting trips they have coming up in the summer months. And while I’m jealous, and the tiniest bit bitter, I’m also genuinely excited for them, and would love to help out on arguably the most Continue reading
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My 100th “No”
Being a writer, I am constantly submitting posts, short stories and even the occasional poem in the hopes of getting published. And being an insanely organized writer, I keep track of everything I submit in a spreadsheet. When I submit something, I’ll update the spreadsheet with a new entry including the date, the place I Continue reading
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Give Up Your Guilty Pleasures
When I was in high school, I spent a lot of time running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I wanted to be liked and accepted and I thought the only way to achieve that was to like and accept the “right” things. Be it the clothes I should wear, the movies Continue reading
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The Dog & the Fire Hydrant
While doing some research on clichés for my Valentine’s Day post a while back, I came across one that didn’t quite sit right with me: Sometimes you’re the dog; sometimes you’re the fire hydrant. It’s not that I didn’t get it, I just thought it left so little to the imagination. When I Googled it Continue reading
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A Lesson in Courage from the Real Moana
My sister and I recently got around to seeing Disney’s Moana and, long story short, we’re obsessed. And while I could go on and on about pretty much every second of every minute of the entire film, quoting my favorite parts, gushing about my favorite characters and belting out every verse of my favorites songs, Continue reading
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(Figuratively) Cheesy Gift Ideas for Valentines Day
Growing up, my parents were never big on celebrating Valentines Day, which, in turn, rubbed off on me. I get the hype however, the grand gestures and big confessions and all that. I understand the courage that comes alongside enormous teddy bears and cheesy balloons. But I also understand my parents’ theory, and I whole-heartedly Continue reading
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How to Feel Gorgeous
One of my favorite albums of 2016 was X Ambassadors’ VHS 2.0. I had been a fan of “Renegades” when it was released as a single in 2015, but didn’t hear the full album until its re-release in June the following year. My favorite song off the record is “Gorgeous.” Not only because it is impossible Continue reading
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How to Use these Emojis
This past December Apple released some revitalized, and some brand new emojis, many of which may have left you scratching your head. What context would I even use this in? Enter me, stage right. I’m here, I have advice, let’s get to it. Here’s how to use these 10 emojis: “Female/Male Sleuth” This one can be Continue reading
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Dotting My I’s Like Valerie
My handwriting is garbage. There’s no two ways about it. It’s this weird cursive/printing hybrid that generally only makes sense to me. Honestly, if I had a nickel for every time someone said “what does this say?” I wouldn’t be on such a tight budget. When I was middle school, I sat next to this Continue reading
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