Damn, we had a lot of fun. You always embraced life: took the vacation, drank the good wine, prioritized experiences over things. Ever since you were young, you loved that saying: The best things in life aren’t things. Sometimes you let your self-doubts and the pressures of society creep in and make you feel lesser, … Continue reading 20 Minutes: Letter To an Older Self
Month: March 2023
20 Minutes: Letter To a Younger Self
You are enough. Always. I know you want to make your mom, your teachers, your dance instructor, your friends, proud with your accomplishments, but they will love you regardless (or even in spite of) what you achieve. And if they don’t, then that says something too… Because the thing with real love is that it … Continue reading 20 Minutes: Letter To a Younger Self
20 Minutes: A Proud Moment
Pride is a funny thing. As girls, we’re almost programmed to suppress pride. To downplay our accomplishments: be humble and grateful. When I reflect on moments of pride I first think of key life accomplishments: being the first student selected in my competitive ballet school to make the leap into dancing en pointe; or being … Continue reading 20 Minutes: A Proud Moment
20 Minutes: A First Love
I've recently struggled with inspiration (and time) to write, what I would consider, more "complete" Moth-style, slice-of-life stories. I found a list of memoir-writing prompts and made a commitment (to myself) to take 20 minutes before starting my day to write. Starting at the top of the list, I've been making it happen (for at … Continue reading 20 Minutes: A First Love
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