This story starts, actually, with the debut of Nelly's sophomore album, Nellyville. This album came out, for me in CD form, the summer I turned 15. This meant that it was the fall that many of my friends turned 16 and began to drive. My parents did not censor my music (thankfully) and allowed me… Continue reading Poop juice…and other misadventures while trying to get out the door in the morning.

Life is an interesting ride full of quandaries. Obvious, yes. True, also yes. For instance, it’s hard to believe that silence is now one of the bigger luxuries I get to experience. No, I’m not interested in silence all the time - then it wouldn’t be a luxury. But whenever it comes, sitting, savoring and… Continue reading Silence

While I generally think the internet is the worst thing to happen to the world, I recognize that it’s also the best. I mean, you can find solace and community, no matter your opinion. Not only that, you can find “articles” that say whatever you want them to - often shrouded as the proof of… Continue reading Intrusive thoughts

If you're "hip with the internet," you've likely heard of the Roman Empire challenge where women are asking men, generally their partners, how often they think about the Roman Empire. Then, said women, are SHOCKED by the answers, ranging from once a day to once a week, and so on. The concept, I suppose, is… Continue reading How often is too often to think about casual acquantainces?