Birthday Blues
Birthdays are supposed to be a time of celebration. You’re a year older; you’ve made it around the sun yet again. Even though there’s so…
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The “I Get To” mindset
We all have a hefty list of tasks to get through each day. Naturally, we dread going to half of them, or they probably wouldn’t be on a “To-Do” list. Usually, these tasks on the “To-Do” list are things we dread doing. Or at least do not get excited. But what if we did. It could be as simple as changing your mindset, really.
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Is Self-Indulgence Selfish?
In a bustling world that prioritizes self-sacrifice and overworking yourself to the point of exhaustion, it feels like taking a day off or prioritizing your…
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We Are Mosaics
There’s an old saying that “we are mosaics of everyone we’ve ever met.” Every person who crosses our path, that we’ve loved, lost or only…
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My Last Seven Minutes
Hello VALLEY! I guess I have been on a philosophical kick, because this week I am back with another article that is sure to leave…
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When Social Media Gets Too Personal
Picture yourself scrolling through TikTok, and coming across a story time from a stranger about the most traumatic experience of their life. The comments are…
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Table for One
There is something quietly romantic about walking into a coffee shop alone. You order your drink, find a seat by the window and watch the world move around…
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The Spotlight Effect
There’s a psychological phenomenon that explains why when you trip on the divet in the sidewalk, you feel like everyone is staring, pointing and laughing….
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Let’s Tauk About Montauk General
The Montauk General Store is a luxury lifestyle brand that focuses on providing customers with “a curation of high-quality goods,” including its signature homegrown matcha…
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Codependency: Put Yourself First For Once
Relying on your friends or romantic partners to be responsible for your happiness is not having emotional support; it’s something called codependency. Codependency is when…
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Thinking Deeply
“Lets unbox my new Dior bag” *Scroll “Here are the ten best places to eat in State College” *Scroll “Taylor Swifts new album is a…
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How To Be Sustainably Spooky
Spirits, spiders and all kinds of creatures of the night come out to play during the month of October. Scariest of all, though, is the…
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Silent Witnesses
We attach memories to objects as a reminder of our past. Much like the stuffed animal or the blanket you’ve had since you were a…
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How to Journal Without Trying to Convince Your Journal That You’re Cool
A busy life creates a busy mind, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with disorganized thoughts, emotions and mental to-dos floating around in your mind….
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Calling All Eldest Daughters!
One of the most controversial songs on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is her track five, entitled “Eldest Daughter.” Regardless of…
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To Bee or Not to Bee, That is the Question
It happens in an instant. One minute you are living your life, the next, a honeybee digs its barbed stinger into your delicate skin, leaving…
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The Season of Theories
The leaves are falling, sweaters are coming off their hangers and pumpkin spice everything is back in stock. It’s a season of change, and you…
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The Price of Community is Inconvenience
If you’re someone who enjoys reading AITA and other online stories that spark controversy over social norms, you may have seen the phrase “the price…
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A Blessing in Disguise: When Your Camera Dies
The most valuable role in any going-out scenario is the digital camera friend. It is their job to ensure the perfect number of posed and…
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Boy Parts
Boy oh boy, is it hard to be a girl. Not every man can find identity in the hallmarks of masculinity, but harder yet is…
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