It’s just temporary. We’ve heard it, said it, and lived by this phrase. At least I have. This job, this location, this stage of life, who we are even, is just temporary. We are working towards something else, something better. Something more exciting. Temporary makes us feel better about where […]
Author: Rachel Selinger
How to survive the recession as a millennial
If you are between 18 and 35, chances are good you are living with debt. And if you’re not, it’s likely inevitable. Even if you’ve managed to avoid getting into debt in your early 20s, it’s not as if the future offers the prospect of debt-free bliss. Try buying a […]
Love is more than romance
I’m falling in love. But it’s not what you think. “I fall in love a little with everyone I meet.” — A wise friend of a wise friend. The beauty of that potential is starting to sink in. And as I sat across the table from some new […]
Happiness is not your relationship status
Spring is in the air. And we all know what that means. Sunshine and rainbows. Did you think I was going to say love and marriage? (Wait, actually, those are contenders). But back to what I was saying. The coming of spring has given me pause to reflect on the […]
Following my dangerous dreams
“You can be anything you want to be.” Or so we’ve been told. Countless times. The phrase now rings a familiar tune in my ears. I’m still not sure how I feel about that statement. My response has consistently been, “Well, you really can’t quite be anything. That’s a bit […]
I need community
I was asked in my counselling session to use toys and a large bin of rice to illustrate what I wanted my life to look like in five years. Who did I want in it, and what did I want it to look like? I had been trying to be […]
