I got fat. I got bloated. I lost some hair. Is that what you wanted to hear? No, you wanted me to say that my skin started glowing, my confidence skyrocketed, and I had the oh-so-common epiphany that social media was ruining my life. False. What I actually gained was clarity on my body, my …
“Why am I so attached to a man who l’ve never dated but spent six months chasing on and off? He seems like an avoidant yet every time I tell him to change, he says it’s too much for him, and that he can’t be the man for me. I never get mad at him, …
Welcome to the Gospel of Bella: A new series from segments of my diary, past journals, and archives that spoke to me and other readers. Take what you need from any quotes and leave the rest. Quotes: “But that’s just my nature. I love searching. Finding. Revealing. Hiding. And I think the biggest misfortune of …
“I’m on talking to terms with my ex of 2 years. We started snapping again and hung out once. I feel like I’ve moved on since I moved after our breakup but now that I’m back home and snapping him I feel a little upset that he does not see me more than just a …
I’ve spent most of my life overanalyzing. Asking “why” like it was a prayer… or a curse. Every problem, every situation, every event had to have a search for reason. Why did this happen? Why do I feel like this? Why can’t I let it go? And every “why” just led to more questions. More spirals. …
There’s something about the right lip combo that makes you feel put together, even if your outfit’s a mess. L’Oréal Paris just sent me the dreamiest lineup of lip products, and after some testing (and falling in love), I’ve found your new go-to shades. If you love a soft, natural lip with just the right …
Everyone wants experience, but no one wants to give you your first chance. By my junior year, I had secured seven internships, and no, I didn’t have a mentor or insider connections. I just knew how to make the right moves. Here’s how I did it: 1. Unpaid Internships (Only If You Can!) I took …
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. For every word spoken, something is left unsaid. For everything lost, something is gained. But in life, everything has its polarity. When I lost my mom, the idea of gain felt not just impossible, but cruel. What could I possibly gain from her absence? How could anything …
Winter makeup is all about hydration, glow, and looking amazing (even if your skin is lowkey fighting the cold). As someone who gets dry lips and dry patches as soon as the weather drops, this is the routine that saves my ever-changing skin. 1. The Perfect Base: Hydrated & Smooth I start with the Estée …
As a multi-passionate, vision boarding isn’t just a way to visualize my goals, it’s how I organize my dreams and bring them to life. For 2025, I designed an actionable, interactive vision board that connects every goal to a plan, ensuring no dream is left behind. Ready to create yours? Let’s get into it. Step …
