An Open Letter to Girls Who Think They’re Carrie Bradshaw
But after landing at JFK and moving into a shoebox of an apartment, I couldn’t help but wonder: was Bradshaw, beloved sex columnist turned fabulous fashion icon, stringing us along the whole time? Does she secretly laugh every time another wide-eyed ingénue moves to the Big Apple, in search of labels and love?
You Do You [Chronicles Of The City]
2012 has been full of adventure and change, and it’s been pretty solid. I graduated, I moved to New York, and I think 2013 could be the year that I become a real person.

Let People Surprise You [Chronicles Of The City]
I love surprises. Well, the good kind at least. I think they are just so fun and happy, and everyone deserves to be surprised in life.
Earth IS MELTING [The Apocalypse]
Everyday until December 21, 2012 we will count down to the end with a sign of the apocalypse. It’s…
On Having Sad Days [Chronicles Of The City]
I do have sad days sometimes, and you probably do too. There have been a lot of changes in my life since I moved to New York.
On Having Alone Time [Chronicles Of The City]
As I was walking around the city, I thought about how it’s okay to not want to meet up with people or see anyone.
Back Down South Y’all [Chronicles Of The City]
Sometimes you just need to go home and be around familiar things, and that’s totally okay. You’re allowed to want what’s comfortable.

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On Being Homesick And Friendship [Chronicles Of The City]
So yeah, I’m homesick. I talk to my family on the reg whether it’s on the phone, by text, or on gchat, but I just miss the comforts of home.
Thoughts On Hurricane Sandy [Chronicles Of The City]
Even if you don’t have cable like me, you should be aware of the destruction Hurricane Sandy caused the East Coast last weekend.
Chronicles Of The City: Frankenstorm And Southern Sterotypes
So this weekend I was thinking about stereotypes because people up here tend to think that just because I’m from the South that I’m racist or stupid or I’m a redneck.
Chronicles Of The City: In Which I Hate Myself For Using Yolo As A Verb
It’s no surprise that New York City is one of the most magical places in the world. There’s always something to do, and this place doesn’t shut down.
Chronicles Of The City: Life Is A Lot Like Building Ikea Furniture
I’ve learned that life is a lot like building Ikea furniture. Let me first explain the adventure of Ikea couch-building that Alex and I had this weekend.

Chronicles Of The City: Astrology, Adventuring, And Treehouses
For the past two weeks, Alex and I have been dealing with the trials and tribulations of our astrological signs.