As we all know, Simone Biles withdrew from competing last week in several events due to something called 'the twisties.' The twisties in gymnastics is when your mind can't comprehend where you are in … Read more about the twisties.
a year in the wilderness, pt V: surgery & recovery
When I had surgery on the race, it was a long process of healing, recovery, infection, healing, recovery. I didn't literally have surgery on the race (although, my broski Cody did). But I had major … Read more about a year in the wilderness, pt V: surgery & recovery
a year in the wilderness, pt. IV: baby steps to healing.
I had nearly hit rock bottom. The only thing that kept my head above water was the fact that I knew I wasn't myself. I repeatedly said to my friends, "This isn't who I am. But this is what I'm … Read more about a year in the wilderness, pt. IV: baby steps to healing.
a year in the wilderness, pt III: the good stuff
Now we get to "the good part." The juice. The part where the conflicts happened. The part where it caused some pain and hurt and decisions were made. I liked my job. I loved the people I worked with. … Read more about a year in the wilderness, pt III: the good stuff
a year in the wilderness, pt II
Before even getting home, I had a job offer in Manhattan working at a local restaurant as a cook. I was hesitant to return to Manhattan for a million reasons, but had housing and job there within 24 … Read more about a year in the wilderness, pt II
a year in the wilderness, pt I
A lot of you are probably wondering what I've been doing since returning to the States. I'll be splitting this story down into three parts, because it's a lot for one blog post, and it can be split … Read more about a year in the wilderness, pt I
2020: the year of
Stay home. Don't go. Anywhere. Essential. So who decides what is actually essential? Virtual community. Isn't really community. 2020: the year of broken dreams. 2020: the year of far … Read more about 2020: the year of
it’s hard.
I find myself saying it all the time. But I don't honestly remember saying it much at all last year. Being away from home for a year wasn't hard. I knew where I was supposed to be then. I knew the … Read more about it’s hard.
something’s gotta give
Being home has been the most difficult part of leaving. Who would have thought? I constantly find myself trying to fill the void left by my squad. I was known intimately by so many of my brothers … Read more about something’s gotta give
