Painted Existence

Soft Shelled Tacos from Mission in Dupont Circle They were deliciouss, so great after a day at the beach   A street n...

My number one goal this summer is to squeeze as much out of this precious time as possible. I want to taste different food, see beautiful sc...

I have always tried to stray from the crowd, subtly. Instead of giving in to a burger, I'll make myself a delicious salad or sandwich. I...

An aroma of rich coffee filled the crowded café. Dim yellow lights colored the room-- cheerful with a hint of veiled depression...

I had a dream that students at my college found out about my anonymous blog. My professor stated that the writer of the blog would become o...

She laid face up on her bed, counting the seconds that passed, feeling the thumps of her heart, and replaying the last day, week,...

I've been studying for finals all week, and from the killer organic chemistry practice exams, I have noticed that stubbornly persever...

Happy New Years everyone. Welcome 2016! Whoop. Every new year, people are jumping into resolutions, lifestyle changes, weight goals, ...

As promised, here's part 2 of "Long Gone." If you haven't already, check out part 1 here: http://paintedexistance.blogspot...

Note to readers: "Long Gone" is a new short story that I started today. I have a feeling that it'll be a lengthier ...

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The holiday season is a time of gift giving. Last minute shoppers flood the streets the week before C...

“Where were you last night?” “Nowhere Tom, I was nowhere,” she replies, twisting the string in her hands. Tom frowned, review...

I have "partied" four times since being at college. And (discounting the sip of cider, naively assuming it was cider juice ) ha...

I have never been part of drama. Never started a fight. Never been bullied. Never had to stand up for myself. As a child, I floated amon...

I have a problem with falling for guys too early.  Before I have had a full conversation with him, learned his favorite color, music tast...

If you couldn't tell already, I try to be as authentic as possible in my writing. I usually write every post in one sitting, let my t...

You sat next to me. Introduction. "What's you're name," I ask. And I don't remember it because I'm too busy trying...

It's incredibly hard for me to "go with the flow". I'd consider it one of my biggest flaws. Coming to terms with the fact ...

I love beginnings. They motivate me to work and inspire me to be better. The beginnings of a relationship (platonic or romantic) have simila...

One of my number one goals for college is to get rejected.  You may be thinking "what an interesting goal" ... aka "this gir...