Author Archives: magpie619

Yes, you read that title correctly. As much as that label may be drenched in internalized misogyny, it brings to mind what does a “pick me” girl mean and what other aspects of female socialization does it bring up? According to Urban Dictionary, a “pick me” girl is a young, sometimes teen girl who seeksContinue reading “Diary of a Former and Recovering “Pick Me” Girl.”

Recently, a mentor/friend of mine posted a similar blog post about this topic, and it struck a beautiful chord in me. Now these are my raw, messy emotional but beautiful thoughts. I have strayed away from posting a lot about my personal life and I’m still learning what/when to post and not to post. ButContinue reading “Deconstruction and Grief”

Hey Folks! Let`s take a trip down memory lane and learn about middle/high school Maggie. Boy was she a hot mess, and trust me she still is (hence the title of this blog), anyways younger Maggie had big dreams, that were really more like wishes. These included being a famous singer (that dream died aContinue reading “Always Chorus”

I would hope by now that all of you are familiar with Louisa May Alcott`s Little Women. A film adaptation came out December of 2019 and I saw it because Emma Watson, Saorise Ronan, and Timothee Chalamet are cast in it and I simply adore all of them. All of that being said, during quarantineContinue reading “A Reflection on Louisa May Alcott`s “Little Women””

Many people when they see a paper airplane will probably just pass it by but to me, they have a story. Paper airplanes have been seen as symbols for youth, creativity, travel, and so much more. But I have a special connection to the paper airplane. When I see a paper airplane I see itContinue reading “Paper Airplanes and Long Distance Friendships”

I don’t consider myself a morning person. I would much rather sleep in instead of waking up to an alarm when I know I haven’t gotten anywhere close to a full 8 hours. I also like to stay up late, and I feel most productive later at night. But I love the idea of mornings.Continue reading “Mornings”

College is an interesting place. I mean you go through life more specifically grade school listening to stories about this almost Emerald City-esque place. I mean some people even have the audacity to say “Once I get to college everything will come together”. That may be true in their case, but the reality is prettyContinue reading “College”

It’s crazy to think this thing has the ability to fly. I look out of my rather small window that only fits my head. And peer into to a fluffy abyss. From way up here the clouds look like thick fields of snow as if I could go running across them. But, quickly when theContinue reading “10,000 ft”