Personal Essays

The Real Reasons Why Women Read

From social anxiety to "rising above the prosaic gravity of daily life"—here's what the community has to say.

Nov 8, 2024 •

Rushing to Relax

A reflection on rest + seven types to try on for size.

Oct 11, 2024 •

Trespassing and Serendipity in Northern Italy

When the villa from Call Me By Your Name invited me to town.

Aug 16, 2024 •

Boring Girl Summer

The calendar might be empty but the days are packed with pleasures.

Jun 14, 2024 •

A Day in The Desert

A very special guest essay written by my late Mother.

May 3, 2024 •

The time I left Barbieland (aka Hawaii).

A rebirth? For spring? Groundbreaking.

Mar 15, 2024 •

I wish I could après-ski for the holidays.

Festive financial stress, the benefits of envy, and how to follow your alpine desires on a budget.

Dec 15, 2023 •

Let Me Ask My Husband

Five big life lessons from my first year of marriage.

Nov 17, 2023 •

Thank You Taylor

How the Eras tour really was a mirrorball showing me every version of myself tonight. 🪩

Nov 3, 2023 •

Life sans Instagram.

My thoughts after trying the new 'offline' trend.

Sep 1, 2023 •

How I failed my first business.

A personal reflection with many valuable lessons that I learned along the way.

Jul 14, 2023 •

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