Confessions of a Hot Mess

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsHynw8vrBs Confessions of a Hot Mess was born in a parking lot. Not a metaphor. Not a cute anecdote. Just a cold October night in front…

“You made it. Even if it wasn’t always pretty. Even if it broke you a little. Even if you’re still healing.” College is not just…

“You know,” my old roommate once said, halfway through a wine night that had turned into a therapy session, “I think most of your guy…

I used to be the "gifted kid." The walking Pinterest board of straight A’s, leadership positions and teachers whispering, “you’re going to do big things…

Lately, I’ve been hanging out with the green-eyed monster. He’s not cute. He doesn’t pay rent. He shows up when I’m tired, insecure, bored or…

I have always been a chronic overachiever. Like the kind of person who color-codes their planner, maxes out their credit load, joins every club that…

College will teach you a lot—how to write a paper overnight fueled by nothing but espresso and dread, how to function on three hours of…

I bought my grad gown and cap this week. It was weird. No parade, no confetti.  Just me and my dad standing under the fluorescent…

Let me set the scene: You’re a freshman. It’s syllabus week. The possibilities are endless. You’ve got your new campus ID, a tote bag full…