She used to feel on the border of belonging and out of place. Tonight, she knew where she fit in the world. What a comforting feeling that must be! … So much happens in five years, and so much happens in a blink; a landslide can destroy the path you were on and force you to take a new one or altogether head toward a new destination.
Evening at the Theater
Working from toe to head, I take in the creation, the person before me. I meet the stranger’s hollow eyes last. I give a single nod of approval before she takes the stage.
Phone Call Away
The choice I made meant walking away from a life I would not know. People I would never meet, experiences I would never have. Which was the correct life to live? Each life was a phone call away. The trouble being, I could only make one phone call.
Church Bells
The doors to the church I was christened in open. I begin to walk down the same aisle I walked down for my first communion… :This is actually happening…”
32 Days
Small changes, small habits can have huge implications. I decided to begin testing the theory
Thank You, 2020
Once you had the microphone to the positive voice, you begin to see the impact on each aspect of your life. Although the negative one refuses to be silenced, it can be muffled by the other. Re-learning this skill is what I am most thankful to 2020 for.
Relationship Re-Runs
While I can understand re-watching a fantastic series or movie, why would we choose to re-hash a messy or complicated relationship? Why reconnect with someone who, six months ago, you would have laughed at the thought of ever being with again?
Is it because we are grasping at a sense of control? In desperate need to know how the story will end before it beings?
And We Scrolled On… Part 1
Now, that human contact is a luxury, are we finally putting our phones down and picking our heads up? I thought, this would be the silver lining to 2020.
The Dos & Don’ts
There are two types of men out there: The ones who Do tell you, you look beautiful. Then there are the ones who don’t offer you a glass of water.
25 Going On 30…
I am 18 days from 25… “So why are you still single, Ashling?” In life, if there is something you want, you find a way to make it happen without settling.
Not Anywhere
I had set out to post each week in 2019. I guess I am one of the millions to fail at their New Year’s resolution. I can…… Read more “Not Anywhere”
Taking Care of Bussiness
All three of us were mortified and afraid of what he would write in our Airbnb review.
“All I can say is that they were crappy to host.”
A Fond Farewell
An estimated 1 million people are flocking to New York City, to celebrate a fresh start. Meanwhile, I am waiting in Penn Station, wondering what the people…… Read more “A Fond Farewell”
The Trick
I spent my senior year of college wishing to land my dream post-grad job. Now, all I can think is: Wow! I did it. As I rub…… Read more “The Trick”
Positive Change in Ten Minutes or Less
I hate running. I actually loathe it. Naturally, I have been trying to go for a run each day. Usually, it’s about a half mile and less…… Read more “Positive Change in Ten Minutes or Less”
Except don’t Expect
At long last, the final installment of the five things I wish I knew when I was twenty. For those of you just tunning in, I decided…… Read more “Except don’t Expect”
Making Choices Not Regrets
If you’ve been keeping up with me this week, welcome back, and thanks for reading! If not, click here, read and then click here, then click here to get…… Read more “Making Choices Not Regrets”
Voice of Reason
If you’ve been keeping up with me this week, welcome back, and thanks for reading! If not, click here, read and then click here to get caught…… Read more “Voice of Reason”
Chrysanthemum
Okay, so here is the second thing I wish I knew when I turned twenty, and if you are only joining us now, CLICK HERE, to get…… Read more “Chrysanthemum”
Too Little, Not Too Late
My sister (the beauty in the featured image) is no stranger to receiving gifts which fall short of her high bar. I have yet to see her…… Read more “Too Little, Not Too Late”
Memoirs of a Millennial 