*buzz *buzz *buzz    My phone went off as soon as I walked into work and it automatically connected to the WiFi.   I looked down - just as I suspected: my many a chat groups asking about my third date with the writer from the night before.   There was a big line-up at … Continue reading The Writer’s Blocked! →

My dad has never been much of a talker. Occasionally he'll pick up the phone when I call home on my way into work, he'll ask how things are and while I'm in the midst of complaining about all that's wrong in my life, he'll say something like "well... mom is standing right here and … Continue reading Everyday is Valentine’s Day →

A couple of nights ago I deleted all of my dating apps again. "Maybe it's time to see a therapist", I thought to myself. What am I doing wrong? Uber drivers always tell me that I have a good heart and if I've learned anything from TV it's that my happy ending should be right … Continue reading Where is my Happy Ending?? →

I officially completed the 18 month mark of "singledom" in December 2018 (god, was December only 3 weeks ago? Why does it feel like it's been January 2019 for 84 years?). I use the word "single" in quotations, because what I lacked in a healthy, real relationship over the past year and a half, I … Continue reading Situationships, Screenshots, and Soulmates →

I'm from a generation of great boy-bands: dreamy 20 something year old's who danced and sang in the rain with their shirts accidentally open all the way! As a 10 year old who was used to watching religious clergies on TV, my life changed when my dad installed an illegal satellite dish on our balcony. … Continue reading Emotionally unavailable? Yes please!!! →

It finally happened! On a cold, Saturday morning in late November, I received news that my divorce was official! Here's how it went down: My mom's phone starts ringing. It's my aunt from Iran. "Check your latest Telegram messages." No, not an actual Telegram because we're Middle Eastern - a communication App similar to Whatsapp … Continue reading Officially Divorced! →

"The Married Girl on Bumble? It made me very uncomfortable and frankly a little embarrassed at first. I just couldn't understand why it had to sound so scandalous", my mom finally admitted while we were casually talking about love and relationships. "But now I'm your biggest fan! Why haven't you been writing as often as … Continue reading It’s All In Your Head →

I was 5 years old when I first fell in love. Walking around the classroom looking for a pink crayon (not a lot has changed) I tripped on a chair leg and fell face-first onto the shiny floors, in front of my whole kindergarten class. I can't actually remember if I got hurt, but I … Continue reading I keep on falling →

*Phone buzzes*  "Don't take this the wrong way. But you're so beautiful and kind... Why are you single?"  I'm walking through a museum full of ancient history in a tight black dress on a Friday night. I take out my phone and his text makes me smile. Confused and flattered, with a drink in one … Continue reading These boots were made for walking! →

If you're a professional yo-yo dieter (15 years and counting bitches) then you know all about cheat days.  You know: when you've been off-carbs and sugar for a few weeks and want to treat yourself because you're SO proud that your underwear finally fits, or that you can climb one stair without losing your breath, … Continue reading Cheat Day →