(i) I am on a train on my way to get Italian ice, my favorite Chicago dessert, a treat for my birthday. We are stopped because of mysterious mechanical difficulties (#chicago). I have two tote bags with me because I need to buy some groceries on my way to night class, but the combination … Continue reading this is 28
Back to School #22
It was a long and hectic summer. Parts of it were wonderful, parts of it were frustrating and stressful, and parts of it were bittersweet. In reflecting back on what I did and how I've grown in the past two months, I find it somewhat hard to believe that it's still the same year, and … Continue reading Back to School #22
body language
Over the course of the past few years I have begun to come to terms with my complicated relationship with food, exercise, and the world around me. For many people this type of journey involves learning new words to describe their bodies in empowering ways. Supportive communities have sprung up around terms like "fat", "disabled", "queer" and "survivor" … Continue reading body language
learning how to read again
The last few months have been a chaotic mess of holidays, illness, cabin fever, and extreme stress about things I can't control (mostly graduate school applications and everything related to politics). I have been spending most of my time either working, volunteering, or trying in vain to keep up with the news. I have so … Continue reading learning how to read again
weary traveler 