As an adult, it becomes harder to start learning something new. Sure, there are physiological reasons for this, but I think there are also psychological reasons: we are afraid to look stupid and of being criticized, and we compare ourselves to others who are further along than we are and get discouraged.
Menstrual Cups
I’d like to think that a lot of my eco-friendly choices are motivated by a genuine, selfless drive to save the planet. But if I’m being honest, a lot of times I make these choices based on how convenient they are…and it’s just a bonus that it’s good for the environment.
This is one of those times.
Beloved
I went hiking this morning with a nice Aussie guy I met in Hvar. He asked me about this tattoo (which I got about a month ago, specifically prior to this trip – it’s still healing). I told him it’s a Cebuano word that means “beloved”, in Baybayin script.
Fully Known, Fully Loved
In the aftermath of an extremely bad choice, it’s easy to fall into a downward spiral of guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. Walking back into my carefully-crafted environment of boundaries and rules suddenly felt empty, shallow and hypocritical.
Making Waves
Looking back at some of the many, many hairstyles I’ve had since I was a child, I see eerie parallels between my hair and my mental health journey.
