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I write this blog for the modern, resourceful, self-defined girl with a flair for the classical and the unconventional. I’m friend to the obsessive planners, the corny joke-makers, and the real girls making ways for themselves in the world.
Category Archives: everyday
triggers
I first heard of triggers on Tumblr in relation to potentially upsetting content. Then my therapist brought them up as we began to tackle the root of my anxiety. Triggers are little things that set people off on destructive lines … Continue reading
a perfect summer night
I’m basking in the glow that is post-finals bliss and suddenly wondering what to do with the heaps of free time I suddenly have. Answer? I’m reading books and seeing friends. And it’s wonderful. Tonight I met up with the … Continue reading
athentic love
My lovely friend Dana over at Athens Street Style gave me a shout out on the blog’s Tumblr yesterday. I’ve got hearts in my eyes. If you haven’t already, go check them out! The blog is great and it’s gotten … Continue reading
to do:
It’s almost finals week so my life is essentially an endless to-do list. They help organize your thoughts and tasks – and no feeling is as satisfying as cross an item off the list — but sometimes the lists can … Continue reading
lean in
…with the rest of the world. So if we’re being honest here, I have to admit it: I’m kind of sick of Sheryl Sandberg. I know what she has to say is important and I realize that she is a … Continue reading
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Tagged career, facebook, feminism, job search, lean in, Sheryl Sandberg, Women
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build your smile file
Sometimes I do this thing where I talk shit about myself. It’s not exactly low self-esteem because it’s not a constant chatter, but when it strikes it’s aggressive and mean. Anything can trigger it — someone younger than me surpassing … Continue reading
how does your garden grow?
This afternoon I got dirt under my fingernails and I learned how broccoli grows. I volunteered at UGArden for the first time, and I loved how peaceful it felt. It was also just so amazing to me that you can … Continue reading
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Tagged athens, Garden, georgia, Home, Home and Garden, Plant, Seed, shopping, Soil, Sowing, UGA, ugarden, university of georgia
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9 things to bring to music festivals
I wrote a blog post over at Sweet Lemon on the best things I thought to pack for SXSW. Go check out my cheeky, half-assed humor and enter our Fornash giveaway while you’re at it! I promise I’ll be back … Continue reading
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Tagged blog post, music festivals, South by Southwest, sweet lemon magazine, SXSW, zesty digest
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Sweet Lemon Giveaway
Sweet Lemon is giving away a springy bangle thanks to our friends at Fornash. You still have one day to enter the giveaway (and you get free entries if you already follow SLM on social media) so why not go … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, bangle, fornash, giveaway, online mag, sweet lemon magazine
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sxsw recap
Wow, I have been away from the Internet for a long time, but I’d say it’s been worth it. The past week has been hugely eye-opening and meaningful for me. That’s a dramatic way to preface a spring break recap, but just … Continue reading
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Tagged austin, college, Recreation, South by Southwest, Spring break, Students, travel, university of georgia
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