It’s the closest I’ve ever been to someone, even though I’ve never looked you in the eyes. I believe you can read my thoughts and feel the depth of my love without ever having…
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Empress Tea just had its one year anniversary! So to celebrate, we’ve compiled another fabulous group post with the theme, Firsts. There are nine bite-sized stories – perfect for reading on the go, or…
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I must admit that I nearly forgot the deadline for my blog posting today (and technically missed it, boo me), and even though the general topic for it – a quote by romantic poet…
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I’m in quite the mood and I can’t tell you why. I chalk it up to being one of those days. The type where nothing cataclysmic has occurred, but a few choice encounters have…
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culture & community relationships & love sisterhood travelLove Actually (or: How I Got My 18-Year Old Thighs Back)
During the throes of our tumultuous relationship, Yoga, I managed to find my 18-year old thighs (or more spiritually put “my 18-year old thighs found me”)… Happy Valentine’s Day, Ashtanga yoga! Since we’re approaching…
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A week ago I spoke to my mother. It was a typical long-distance conversation where we moved from the mundane (e.g. what did you have for dinner?) to the pressing (e.g. how long will…
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As it is the last minute before my posting deadline, and as all the other deep and serious topics I was planning to write about are still unformed, you’re going to get a list…
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Please forgive the brevity of this post. I was asked to step in at the last minute and find myself between wrapping up six straight months of film work and staring down the barrel…
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Imagine that you’re at home, wearing paint splattered mesh shorts, no shirt, a sleeping bra with leak guards, your hair is falling put of a haphazard bun, and your glasses are doing nothing to…
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A recent night out at the bowling alley with my closest friends from graduate school brought on a little uncomfortable situation: one of my best friends told me in a sort of nonchalant way…