When are you most happy? When I’m productive and not struggling to convince myself that I chose the correct career path. I listened. I spent the better part of my 20’s and early 30’s getting the ‘oh-so important’ academic education- you know, the one that was suppose to guarantee a good paying job… Fucking lies.…

What was the last thing you did for play or fun? Apparently the prompt generator really wants to provoke Walmart stories this week. 😂🤣😂🤣😂 If you are catching this blog for the first time, welcome. You’re coming in on day 2 of what is turning out to be a pretty epic Walmart series. Part one…

List your top 5 grocery store items. ANXIETY Have you ever been in the dog food/diaper section of Walmart when you realize you forgot to check your account before filling your buggy? Yeah- me too. Of course, my anxiety kicks up right when there is zero cell service. Sure, Walmart offers free wi-fi access to…

Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? No. Nope, not at all. For one a year ago I was working in what I thought was going to be my retirement. I was full of passion, love and free spirited energy. For the first time in a long time I could see a…

What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Dear 13 year old Aviva- I hope this letter finds you in a moment of quiet reflection. It’s time to talk about letting go and facing those fears that often linger in the corners of your mind. Letting go, my dear, is like releasing a handful of…

What cities do you want to visit? Admittedly, I am sitting here listening to an interview with William Defoe on Spotify. Currently, he is speaking with Dax Shepard on his hometown and early life. Two hours ago when I woke, every fiber of my being revolted at this prompt. Yet, here we are. In den…

Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. With all the negativity flowing throughout society today, I’d hope my name stays out of peoples mouths. Honestly. In the grand theater of social judgment, the whispering voices of gossip act as unseen vents, carrying tales from one room to another. It’s a curious phenomenon,…

Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. How about my first day as a truly free human being? For the past 9 months I have been struggling with my identity and humanity. Losing people is difficult, but transitioning them into strangers with memories is destroying. One simply…

Name your top three pet peeves. Navigating the Absurdity of “Acting Brand New,” the Symphony of Open-Mouthed Chewing, and the Emotional Hide-and-Seek Society 1. “Acting Brand New”: Theatrics of Cluelessness Ever feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending episode of a sitcom where everyone’s vying for the ‘Most Oblivious’ award? Enter the exasperating phenomenon of…