The Green Convertible

I remember seeing my first car skid around the corner as my dad drove it home from the dealership; I sat in our blisteringly hot garage and watched as that forest green 1999 Saab convertible came around the corner blaring “Back in Black” by AC/DC out of its rickety stereo system. I was too afraid

The (almost) Story of My Life

I’ve sat down to write the “story of my life” more times than I can even count, and every single one of them has failed. Not that the writing was a failure in and of itself, it was probably pretty good, but being the neurotic anxious perfectionist that I am, of course I was never

Life and Lemons

My mom planted a lemon tree several years ago. That tree sat in its dainty planter, existing in a state of mild happiness for years and years. This kind of mild happiness was the kind that doesn’t quite kill you, doesn’t even necessarily make life worse, but doesn’t quite get you to grow lemons either.

I have some feelings about self help books.

I’ll admit, i’ve often been seduced by the promise of a positive mindset, a fulfilling future, and a happier life; these transient promises are the life force of self help books. My silly shifty mind has far too frequently latched on to these vibrant book covers adorned with images of the illusive “perfect life” that

Quarantine Mornings

Ever had one of those mornings when you wake up, let the calm sunlight soak your dull sleepy skin, and decide that it’s the perfect day to make oatmeal? That little bowl of mush has somehow become the gateway to your perfect and productive day, and baby, you’re ready for it. You’re not quite rejuvenated

Ask Me About My Generation

As you already know, I’m Gabby (“Gabrielle” if you’re reading this because I asked you to hire me ). I’m a young Millennial on the cusp of Gen Z, which means exactly what you think it does: I believe that liking coffee is a personality trait, I would rather dismantle the Patriarchy than make my

Hello, I’m Gabby

Hi there, I’m a 24 year old artist, writer, dancer, and full fledged caffeine addict from San Francisco. I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression my entire life, and as much as that shit sucks, i’ve learned a hell of a lot of pretty cool things about the human mind. Sometimes crippling depression can be such