In what feels like another life, I hated writing in pencil. I hated how the tip felt, whether sharp or dull, as it glid across the page. I'm unsure what my issue was, or exactly when it changed. One day I was a devoted pen user, cringing with the equivalence of nails on a chalkboard [...]
Have I forgotten what fire feels like? I mean, not real flames of fire, but the heart kind... the inside. The sort of fire attached to cliche sentiments like "pursue what sets your soul on fire". That sort of fire, not to be confused with the harsh moments of life which feel as though they've [...]
Every time I sit down to contemplate the lessons a month held, things feel so much heavier than they did the month prior. I'm not loving that trend. While it is completely unrealistic, as we're now halfway through this year of our Lord 2022, I'm going to hope this B:Side is gentler... June was a [...]
So many years ago, (it's hard to believe how many at this point) I was introduced to this growingly popular YA novel called Twilight. I wish that I'd heard it was about vampires and thought "yeah, that's not for me" but the truth would have been (and still is) that vampires will always be up [...]
Oh, the brutality of April... I've chatted with enough people who also found April especially tough this year that I know I wasn't alone... that being said, if you're reading this post and thinking to yourself not me–this month was amazing, then know that I am so happy! It's you who gives the rest of [...]
Rainy Day in May... 