The Ache

This is not where I thought I would be. I am a fortunate person, in general. I fully recognize that. But, at thirty, I am not happy with where I am in my life. It is within my power to change my circumstances, but it is so very hard. When it feels like I have … Continue reading The Ache →

Worst

2020 has been the worst year of my life. 28 years in, and 2020 broke me. It broke me down, chewed me up, spit me out, then stomped all over me. Maybe it's a quarter life crisis. Maybe the whole quarantine lifestyle got to me. Maybe the state of the world wore me out. Maybe … Continue reading Worst →

Homebody

I am, by my own admission, a homebody. Going out really isn't my "thing." Sure, I like to go out to dinner or partake in a social event or two as much as the next person, so I'm not hermit-level, but 6/7 days in the week if I'm not at work, I'm probably at home. … Continue reading Homebody →

AF

So, my real name isn't Allie Frost. My real name is not a huge secret or anything, so I don't particularly care if folks know it, but my actual initials are still AF. And I sign everything with my initials. Documents, emails, etc. I do have very poor, distinctive penmanship though, so forgery would be … Continue reading AF →

Try

I think it's a safe bet to say that most folks have heard the saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again." I must admit, I am someone who has been known to try and then give up at the first whiff of an undesirable outcome. Contributing factors often include fear of … Continue reading Try →

I’ve Got Plans

Hours at my job vary depending on a multitude of circumstances. Some days I can (allegedly) trek home after 9 hours, which is the standard length of a shift for a salaried executive at my workplace. Though, to be honest, I don't think I've worked a 9 hour shift since I started, and the other … Continue reading I’ve Got Plans →

Yesterday

Yesterday, my alarm went off at 4:30AM. I smashed the snooze button until 4:50, but it was technically my day off, so I wasn't under much pressure to be on time to work. I brewed my coffee into a "Do or do not, there is no try" travel mug emblazoned with Yoda on the side, … Continue reading Yesterday →

Fly

Another addition for Olde Poetry Monday, this one circa 2009. Please enjoy. I don't get why people tell me, "never change." If I stayed the same, my biggest dream would still be to sprout wings and fly away. It's cute when you're five, but I don't think they have a major for that in … Continue reading Fly →

Me Too

I know that many people look at the world today and see it as a volatile place. I'm more or less the definition of a standard-issue, Starbucks-loving, nonreligious, straight white girl, so obviously, my life hasn't been riddled with the kinds of difficulties faced by those who are discriminated against because of their sexual orientation, … Continue reading Me Too →

Simple

The first whiff of coffee in the morning. A new book on a rainy day. Fleece-lined leggings in winter. Singing a song you love at the top of your lungs. Popcorn at the movies. Hitting snooze on your alarm and not having to actually get up. Finishing a really strenuous workout. Finding out your favorite … Continue reading Simple →