The Shadow of Lost Love: An Abrazine Exclusive
Justina Carubia, editor-in-chief of Abrazine, dedicated the fall issue to the theme of “shadowsâ€. At the time of the announcement, I was going through a major life shift. The show I was working on was not renewed, I had broken up with my boyfriend…
San Francisco Wanderlust 108 Review
Last weekend I had the opportunity to take part in a triathlon for the soul! Wanderlust is a festival that incorporates a 5k, yoga, and meditation as part of their triathlon. Sure, it’s unconventional and anyone who’s done a standard triathlon would probably scoff at…
What I Learned From Hating Myself
If I looked in the mirror right now, I could probably pick out a handful of things I hate about myself. The fact that I gained weight, my loss of individual identity, my creative drive… While I think about these things, I try not to…
Do No Harm But Take No Sh!t
Truth be told, my Jersey attitude hasn’t gone away. I fully embrace my California hippie that is pro-peace, love, and hiking, but kept in a cage for just the right moments is Jersey. She’s not afraid to speak her mind, stand up for herself or…
Keeping Your Identity in a Relationship
It’s easy to lose ourselves. I lost myself at my job in Los Angeles. Everything that made me fun, everything that was important to me changed. Becoming a shell of yourself can happen easily and it’s also kind of sneaky. I woke up one morning…
The Power of Silence
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Silence holds a lot of power. Silence can be damning, but I also think it helps diffuse fights and other negative situations. Think of all the times you’ve ever just shut down….
Itinerary: How to Plan Your Next Trip
We have a theme this week. Can you tell? I clearly need to travel soon, but I want everyone to travel. You learn so much and learn to appreciate life so much more when you get out and see the world. Because traveling makes…
Better Together: The Importance of a Romantic Getaway
As a couple, my boyfriend and I have been in a work fog. Up at 6am, out the door by 7:30, and then we don’t see each other for about 12 hours between work and commutes. Most days, I feel like I wake up, go…
Adventurecation
I went to Hawaii for the first time about 2 years ago. My boyfriend and I went for a Spartan Race… the perfect excuse for a Hawaiian vacation, for us at least. Before we went, I looked at activities in the area that would suit…
Relaxation for the Worrier
Hi, I’m Nikki and I suffer from chronic worrying. Able to jump to the worst conclusion in a single bound. Sometimes I can take anxiety to a new level, but I have been able to control it 98% of the time. There are instance when…
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