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Myself, to Someone Else
By Junie|Thoughts of Junie This question speaks volumes to me. Not because of its nature, concept, or even the thought behind it. It speaks volumes to me because it’s a question I simply can’t answer.To describe myself to someone else is like trying to explain why it rains. The truth is, I don’t know a…
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What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being
If you had asked me a few years ago how I maintained my health and well-being, I probably would’ve laughed — not because I didn’t care, but because I didn’t know how. Back then, I was stuck in survival mode. I thought being strong meant pushing through exhaustion, ignoring my needs, and pretending everything was okay.…
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My First Crush (2010 Edition)
There’s something strangely unforgettable about your first crush. It’s the kind of memory that lingers in the folds of your heart, soft and awkward and sweet all at once. Mine came unexpectedly—quiet and unassuming—yet somehow managed to make the world feel like it had tilted ever so slightly on its axis. I must have been…
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The day I proved them wrong
By Junie| thoughts of junie I’ll never forget the moment I opened that acceptance notice. It was a quiet night, about 10pm, the kind that blends into all the others when you’re holding your breath and trying not to get your hopes up. My hands were trembling — not from excitement, but from fear. The…
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🌳 The Book That Taught Me How to Love
By Junie | Thoughts of Junie Do you remember your favorite childhood book? The one that made you feel something deep in your little heart, even if you didn’t quite understand it yet? The one you carried with you—physically or emotionally—into adulthood? For me, that book was The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. A simple…
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The Fears I’ve Faced and What They Taught Me
By Junie| Thoughts of Junie Fear used to run quietly in the background of my life—like a song playing on low volume that I couldn’t quite turn off. It was there when I smiled through things I hated. It was there when I said “yes” to things that made my chest feel tight. It was…
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Frozen Grapes and Tiny Joy
By Junie | Thoughts of Junie You know what brings me an unreasonable amount of joy? Putting grapes in the freezer. That’s it. That’s the post… okay, not really—but close. There’s something oddly magical about taking a simple, everyday fruit and turning it into a tiny, frosty treat. I started doing it on a whim…
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The Return
Hello all, It’s been a while—I’ve been quite busy. I hope I’ve been slightly missed, and that I still have a fair number of viewers listening to and reading my posts. I’ve been caught up in the real world, trying to be a semi-real person, working to sustain a life in capitalist America. One thing…
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Daily Habits
Lately, I’ve been feeling a lot like that episode of SpongeBob, where squidward goes to that town and repeats the same cycle all day every day. Sometimes it gets exhausting, I wish that I could go out on vacations and adventures. Longing for a time where they were balls and galas around. Imagine a time…
