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By Christie Gleason Dear Cancun,
When I think of you, my thoughts form in Technicolor- vibrant reds, crystal clear blues, crisp whites- before fading into the colors of your sunsets- perfect pastels of purple, pink, and orange, your skies melting slowly into your ocean. I can hear a soundtrack of certain songs playing on a loop in my mind and can remember the golden light of your sun on my skin, scorching and relentless. The first time we met, I was a person I had never been before. I was heartbroken- sad, lost, and numb, the opposite of who I had always been. Going to see you was an escape for me, an escape from my city and the memories that lingered around every corner. I had never seen an ocean like yours before and when I set foot on your beach, it was practically therapeutic. Your white sand and perfectly blue, crystalline water lifted my heart and cut away at everything that had been weighing me down.
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By Christie Gleason I used to be pretty fearless when it came to matters of the heart. I was the kind of girl that was willing to risk it all in the pursuit of love, an emotion I feel so deeply and give so freely. Because of this, I’m a bit surprised and honestly horrified at the way I regard relationships now. After a devastating breakup followed by two years of casual dating, I have met someone that I legitimately like. And. I. Am. Appalled.
By him? No. By myself? Most definitely. Gone are the days of being the girl taking chances and confidently handing out her heart to those she deemed worthy. Loooong gone is the blind trust that came with earnest, sincere emotions. You live and you learn and now, as I receive a text from the guy I like wishing me goodnight, I picture his cute face. And then I imagine the thousands of things that could go wrong and the hundreds of ways he could hurt me. I wonder if the fact that he hasn’t sent me a cute emoji lately means he is starting to like me less. (Oh my God, you guys, why am I so crazy?!) I think of all these things until my heart is twisted up and settling into my stomach, where it remains as I fall asleep, wondering why I even bother trying. Dating isn’t worth it. Love might not even be worth it. Everything You Want and Need to Know By Amanda Paschal Being an adult can be really hard (Can I get an amen on that?) You work 9-to-5 thing every single day of the week. Then the weekend rolls around and you want to relax, but there’s laundry to do and groceries to buy and friends to see and family to hang out with… Oh, and then there are bills to pay! How is a girl to get it all done? Often the least fun thing falls to the bottom of the list, and usually that means budgeting. Lucky for you, I love sharing the tips & tricks I’ve learned over the years that have helped me make– and stick to– a budget. You’re probably wondering what gives me any cred to be talking about this. Before we begin, let me give you a few of my qualifications:
By Janessa Berlanga In my circle of friends, I have a small New Year’s tradition; I say “I have” because I’m not sure the others have really realized what I’ve been doing for the past few years, or, if they have, then they’ve simply chosen to not be active participants. Which is is cool because I started this tradition as a way for me personally to remember and be thankful for the friendships that exist in my life. What I like to do in the weeks leading up to New Year’s Eve is reflect on the moments I was able to share with each of my friends whether in person or via facetime, skype, and what-not. Then, on New Year’s Eve I tell them about my “favourite memory of the past year with (them)”, and wish them many more good times in the year to come. Usually I’ll do this with an email or facebook or text message and sometimes a few of them will respond with “I remember that, too! Happy New Year friend!” And sometimes, my message with will get lost in the flood of Happy New Year’s texts, and I won’t hear back for a while, but that doesn’t bother me so much. I don’t do this just so I could I get a text back, I do it to let my friends know that I miss them and I treasure whatever time we’ve spent together. By Valerie Frost If you’re a child of the nineties, chances are you’ve been somewhat brainwashed by the Disney machine. I took the bait hook, line and sinker- I watched Hercules on the reg and fantasized about my future life with a Greek god. During that time of my life, it’s safe to say that at least a good 20% of my mental energy was focused on obtaining this imaginary man. I knew exactly what he looked like (Michelangelo’s statue of David) and I drew his profile so fantastically that I printed it on a shirt and wore it around. Needless to say, boyfriend after boyfriend failed to live up to my ridiculous standards. During my sophomore year of college, I was beginning to grow out of my Hercules phase and started to move into an Aladdin stage. It was during this time that I met an Afghan man named Al (yes, I know that that Aladdin was Arabian but I’m willing to suspend disbelief). He was beautiful and brilliant and I fell in love with his kind soul. Everything was perfect...until I discovered that Al wasn’t perfect. By Christie Gleason About a year ago, a friend told me about Tinder and all it’s entertaining, hilarious glory. Cute boys with a swipe of a finger? Don’t mind if I do! As I began to check out the Tinder scene, I realized two things: 1. Sociologists need to get on Tinder STAT. As I've interacted with a few people on the app, I have come to realize that it has strong potential to be the greatest social experiment of all time. 2. The guys are shockingly similar. Now, I’m not saying that they are all the same. Tinder features men of all races, religions, ages, and heights (they’ll be sure to include that in their little info section, even if they’re under six foot). What I AM saying is that there is a pattern to how these guys speak to you and what they’re looking for. Based on my experiences and what I've been told by others, I feel like I summed it up pretty well with the following ten: 1. The Excessively Complimentary Guy
“I love your eyes.” “Wow, you have a beautiful smile.” “You’re gorgeous!” The EC Guy will work any and all compliments into the conversation at least five times within the first five minutes. Yeah, it’s flattering but be aware: he’s also sweet talking every girl on Tinder, hoping to get into ANYONE’S pants. By Alyssa Miles Photo by Allison Maggard Photography “You not allowed to be a Disney Princess for Halloween because it isn’t actually dressing up for you.”
My sister shot down another Halloween costume idea. She’s right though--generally I’m a super happy person with the kind of optimism that makes it very clear that bluebirds help me get dressed in the morning. I believe we control our own happiness and that it’s a decision to go through life highlighting the positive and fighting through the negative. It’s one of those things that I really like about myself. Maybe you’re the same way. A cheery disposition and a desire for happiness does not keep out all the dark days. In the wake of an upcoming new year filled with possibilities and dreams, I’m finding myself feeling restless. By Amanda Paschal Tis the season, ladies … It’s the season to be jolly, to eat way too many sweets, spend time with loved ones, and shop till you drop. I hope you’re not keeping track because this is now my third post dedicated to something Christmas-related. I love absolutely everything about this time of the year (I’ll even put up with the cold weather), but you know what takes the Christmas season to a whole new level? CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY. Nothing combines my two loves more than that. In honor of that great love, here’s a little taste of the magic:
Christmas Trees are literally everywhere. What more could you want? Here’s a few of the more iconic ones. By Kiley Shuffett When I first moved to New York City, I was in search of girlfriends. How perfect is it that Girl-ish Writer, Amanda Paschal, is a Kentucky girl living in the big city too? To make it even more impressive, she's a twenty-something doing big things in her career! In October, we sat down for coffee and I picked her brain a little....she talks about a greater plan, how she has found success, and of course, Mindy Kahling! Oh, and she has a super famous boss. We just can't tell you who ;-)
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