February is here, and if the decorations and commercials are to be believed, then love is in the air. Romantic love, obviously, but also platonic love, and many other forms. It can be easy to get caught up in the commotion of it all, but taking a quick moment to stop and consider some things never hurts. Namely, how can we express that love? It can be tricky to actually pinpoint and name the kinds of emotions we feel, whether that’s affection, empathy, apathy, stagnation, or

Welcome to the New Year! Many people use this time of the year as a fresh start of sorts. The new years’ resolution is a popular semi-tradition for many. Ultimately, though, a lot of people end up falling behind on their resolutions. It’s certainly happened to me. As we get caught up with new responsibilities and obligations, we can start to realize that the goals we’ve set were unrealistic, overly time-consuming, or aren’t sustainable.  But I’d like to take this opportunity

It often happens out of nowhere. You come across an old game, see a forgotten picture, smell a familiar scent, taste homemade food, or hear a song you haven’t heard in years. Before you know it, you’re swept into a soft flashback that isn’t necessarily a single memory, but a whole feeling from a past version of yourself. You see what’s beautiful in things that are ephemeral. It’s love in a piece of time, and you can’t help but fall in love again. You blink, and the feeling is

As the year slowly draws to a close, the days begin to shrink sooner than most of us are ready for. By 5 o’clock, the sun's already set, leaving ourselves to wonder, “Is it already bedtime or has the day just slipped away too quickly?”  Leaves that once clung to their branches drift to the ground, shedding their silky green coats for shades of rust orange, amber, and crimson, leaving us to find a crunch beneath our feet. The air grows crispier with each passing day. Pumpkins,