Another break, another explanation. You know the drill. But something in here may surprise you, for the reason for my break was not a lack of inspiration or motivation due to low feelings, but rather the opposite. This week’s post catches you up on the life of a girl who can’t help but stroll down a sunlit street singing along to the happiest of classics, “If I Were a Bell.”
“I ain’t gotta tell her, I think she knows:” But what if she doesn’t?
I thought I wore my heart out on my sleeve when it came to the people that I cared about, that I let them know how much they meant to me through my actions. But a lot of the times what we “think” really isn’t what “is.” In this post, I’ll be righting my wrongs, making a plan for action, and talking about the song “I Think He Knows.”
“Paper Cut Stings from Our Paper Thin Plans:” Refusing to Let Go
The song "Death By a Thousand Cuts" was inspired by the movie Someone Great, which was inspired by the album 1989, and this post was inspired by that. It must be a common feeling to hold on to a crumbling relationship rather than letting it go, but if you've never experienced it, In this post, I'll be talking about the concept of "a thousand cuts." I will also be sharing some poetry inspired by this concept.
“Sparking Joy and Shaping a Room:” A Bedroom Tour
A few posts ago, I wrote about how I was filling up the days in my summer vacation with a constant fiddling of the things in my room. This is the end result. In this post, I'll be sharing my favorite things in my room, what I still want to work on, and how the space we live in can define our personalities using references to both Falsettos and Marie Kondo.
“You’re My Lover:” Songs that Define Being in Love
There are so many great love songs out there and later this week, we're getting a whole album dedicated to it from my favorite artist, Taylor Swift. The release of her single, "Lover," has got me thinking about what it feels like to be in love and how to know when to say those three special words. In this post, I'll be talking about my favorite love songs that define what I'm like when I'm in love.
“At the Light:” Why I Never Drove Until Now
You heard it here first folks, I, as an adult, still don't know how to drive. In fact, I've been violently opposed to it for as long as I can remember, that is, until now. In this post, I'll be talking about what driving means to me and the possible real reason why I haven't wanted to drive. I will be explaining this using a comparison to the father and daughter relationship in the musical "Fun Home."
“Tied Up Enough:” Busying Yourself at Home in the Summertime
I get sad when I'm super busy. I get sad when I've got absolutely nothing to do. What's a girl to do when life doesn't give you a proper work-relax balance? This happens to me a lot during summer vacation. In this post, I'll be talking about the feeling of not doing enough during your break and what I'm doing to combat it.
“Just Shut Up:” Quieting Other People’s Words in Your Head
Sometimes when you can't tell someone else to shut up, you do it to yourself. Whether it be to give them the silent treatment, or to remind yourself to not be too affected by the other person. In this post, I'll be talking about internalizing other people's words through Anya Marina's song "Shut Up." I'll also be sharing some poetry about the specific experience that made me feel this way.
“Out of My Dreams:” An Analysis and Application of Oklahoma!’s Act 1 Finale
Daniel Fish's revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! has been lauded with applause and critique over his directorial changes. One of my favorite changes, and one that's more or less overlooked, is the new ending of Act 1. In this post, I will be talking with guest writer, J, about the new changes, and what they mean for the show and the people watching it.
“Looking for Some Hot Stuff?” Check Out My Summer Favorites
Another season, another roundup of my favorite works. In this post, I'll be talking about the soundtrack of my summer, and other things I enjoyed in this shining season.
Defining Angelika 