My World In Writing
It’s June Again
It’s June again, which means I’ve lived in Austin for two years. Not knowing who I’d meet, where I’d live, or what I wanted to do besides experience life in the city, I bought a one-way ticket and hoped for the best. Austin welcomed me with a stretch of 100-plus degree days like it knew…
Everything I Know About Starting a New Life
When you decide to start a new life, there are a few things you’ll need. First, the essentials: a job, a roof over your head, and a supply of groceries to last your first few days, at least. Everyone knows this, but few consider the most important thing: a reason why you want to uproot…
You Are Going to That Party
“You are going to go to that party.” I whisper, as if I were sharing a secret with the girl staring back at me in the mirror. The pep-talk feels like I’m preparing for the Olympics instead of a party. My laptop calls me to watch the next episode of Love is Blind. It’s tempting,…
How to Survive the Texas Heat
I moved to Texas in the heat. One-o-five degrees, to be exact. The weather app on my phone claims it feels like one-eighteen. The sweat beads forming on my neck and rolling down my back beg to differ. It feels hotter than that. At the end of a long work day, I join a group…
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