AwkAnxAvg 7: A Toast to the New Year
In the seventh installment of Awkward, Anxious, and Average, Jayla is dreading celebrating the New Year.
The Things I Didn’t Say
Do you lie awake at night and think about the things you could have or should have said but didn’t? I do. Constantly. Here is my list.
You Are Different
A little reminder that we’re all different and do not need to fit a mold. Sometimes it’s tough to reconcile with, but I wouldn’t want you any other way.
Fa-la-la-la: Christmas Tag!
Are you ready for the holidays? I’m not! However, participating in a fun holiday-themed blog tag may do the trick.
Guest Post: Surviving the holidays: An Introvert’s Survival Guide
The holiday season, defined by the sudden shift in cheer, bright lights, parties, and crowds, so many things introverts try to avoid. Our friend, Jonhzelle Anderson, shares tips and tricks for surviving the holidays.
Flash Fiction: Happy Anniversary
An anniversary only comes once a year, the love of your life is waiting; the candles, the view, everything MUST be perfect.
Truly Thankful
Content warning: Discussion of violence and assault
There is so much tragedy in the world; it’s hard to feel like there’s any good. 2016 was an insane year for my family; the holiday season hasn’t been the same. This year I am choosing to focus on being thankful for everything I have.
A to Z Challenge
Write out the alphabet in a list, then go through and think of a word beginning with each letter to describe a positive trait you have. You can get as creative as you want with the challenge (crack out those dictionaries for X!) but there must be absolutely no self-criticism or self-deprecation! Positive vibes only!
Love is Weird: Thoughts on Our Ninth Anniversary
Love is weird. I don’t need to say more than that. But when you find someone or someone(s), it can be the start of an amazing adventure.
No Chill: An Introvert With Social Anxiety
There is a common misconception that being an introvert means you must have some form of social anxiety; the two terms are not interchangeable nor mutually exclusive. Introversion and social anxiety share some commonalities, but they do not necessarily go hand-in-hand.
I thought it would be nice to share my experience as an introvert with social anxiety would help differentiate the two.
