I made a few saves, and my dad came over to me, raving that he was proud of my first performance and reassuring that missed saves were not solely my fault — it was a team effort. I played goalie for a few more games and soon fell in love with the position.
In a world where expectations can feel as high as the skyscrapers of Boston, embracing the simplicity of being “just a girl” has become my guide. It’s a reminder that –– in the midst of societal norms –– it’s perfectly fine to be just a girl. To just be human. Without the weight of expectations.
I will never forget the smile that spread across his face when he realized it. “We’re finally communicating,” I could almost hear him say. After what had seemed like the year that wouldn’t end,...
It’s not like we haven’t heard the stories or know the description — Gillian Flynn‘s book “Gone Girl” paints an accurate portrait in one well-written monologue. Tove Lo sings about the nonchalant...
I’ve always found it interesting that even though I am considered a legal adult in every country around the world, at times, I’m still referred to as a girl. Sure, this might seem like a petty thing...
My resting face is cold and abrasive. Even if I’m not thinking mean thoughts about someone, apparently my eyebrows and mouth are situated in a way that makes me look like I’m angry. This condition...
My hidden cove used to be the sixth floor of Mugar Memorial Library, in the corner carrel that overlooked the Boston skyline. It was a special day when no one else was at the coveted window desk, which...
As I grow older, I tend to enjoy more and more time alone, whether that consists of walking downtown by myself, or having a nightcap and quietly reading on a Thursday instead of going out.
It’s not...
On July 27, 1992, I came into this world (okay, into St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, if you call that the world) slightly premature under a constellation that resembled a lion, right in between...
Have you ever been mounted by Paul Revere?
In one of those dreams where you think you have woken up, but are in fact still sleeping, our Boston’s very own “Midnight riding” hometown hero was on...
