Personal Blog Est. April 2024
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Normally when I post a recipe, I’d give you the full recipe here. I always give credit for the recipes I use but for this one in particular, it’s so involved (yet easy!) I won’t post the full recipe. I found the perfect chocolatey-fruity cake on Pinterest from @cambreabakes (who was super kind when I
The Twilight Zone: My Shower?
When I was younger, I avoided showers at all costs—experiencing severe hormonal changes earlier than most. I had painful, persistent cystic bacne. My chest and forehead looked like a “WWII minefield” (an astute observation by Conor in 7th grade). The skin on my face was oily on the surface but severely dry underneath, causing horrible
“I love you”
Isn’t it better to retire from lifethan to die from stubbornness, prideShame and indignation kill more swiftlyTell me, agree before you go so I can forgiveYour ignorance You try to twist what isBeautiful and turn it uglyYou wilted on purpose instead of listening to meWhy give up when you crave my voice ordinarily.If you leave
Land
The world givesbeneath our feetalmost rare, land,in square feetbut plentiful under meAsk what you can feelbeneath your feet it is more than you thought
Attention vs. Connection
Today i wondered how i can give grace to those i feel are attention-seeking.Maybe my attitude is attention-seeking because i would only call them that to tell them so.Maybe they just want connection and i am sorely lacking.
skin envy, anyone?
I have only ever showered with one manHe always leaves soap on his back”You have to wash it of,” i scold”it can irritate your skin,” i insistI’m the one with bacne, though,His whole body is a pearl
On Strange, Poor, Ambitious White Women
“The woman came out into the waiting room of the editor’s office with a tight, thin lipped smile, with her eyes distantly cast onto the ground before turning to the editor, who had followed her out and cheerfully shook her hand before abruptly turning back and letting the door slam, as if to remind everyone
Loving Your Skin When You’re Acne Prone
It took me a long time to genuinely appreciate my skin. When I was younger, sometimes I wouldn’t even wear makeup to avoid seeing the difference once I washed it off. Now, I enjoy my fresh face in the morning and evening, even though I’m still a little insecure when certain people see me without
Slinking Down 34th in a Pink Mini Skirt
“She always looked people in the eye, not to be confident or polite and not to heed the memory of her mother telling her to be aware of her surroundings. She peered into people’s faces to be singularly aware of herself. In another’s gaze was where she wanted to be. The gaze is preferably, almost
Moist Blueberry loaf
For the past few days, I’ve been devouring loaves of blueberry bread from Grace Mortimer’s recipe (@_myfirstmeals). I was skeptical by the fact that it only had 4 small-portioned ingredients. But trust me, it’s amazing. It’s quick and uses much less flour and sugar than other bread recipes. There’s not a whole lot of room
