Christina Berke
Christina Berke: Educator. Writer. Aspiring Dog Walker.
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Christina Berke
I Will Not Settle Down Until I Find A City With These Exact Qualities
The convenience of New York City, where I can get anything delivered to me within, like, 45 minutes and never leave my apartment if it came down to it
9 Little Ways To Get Your Shit Together In Your 20s
Maybe one of the hardest things to ask of people these days, but seriously, the world won’t stop turning if you don’t check your high school friend’s FB or double tap a photo on Instagram.
10 Socially Mortifying Lessons You Definitely Don’t Want To Learn The Hard Way
Everything is embarrassing.
As Scary As It Is, You Can’t Fear Growing Up Forever
Now that I’m officially an adult, no one will take care of me but myself. Sure, people want the best for me and my mom will continue to ask me if I’m going to bed on time, but no one can make me choose organic produce or work out.
What 20 Diets Would Say If They Were Actually Being Honest
Eat nothing but pre-packaged frozen meals. Feel hungry after the five bites it takes you to finish your meal for the day.
7 Little Ways To Help Yourself Deal With Grief
People express emotions in different ways at different times, besides the obvious crying, yelling, or laughing. Try something different like coloring, writing, or making a collage about the person you lost.
15 Ways To Distract Yourself When You’re Rolling Solo On Valentine’s Day
Do you remember when Cher in Clueless sent herself flowers and chocolates? Do the same. That tennis bracelet you’ve been eyeing? Buy it.
13 Presents You Can Give To Be A Totally Baller Gift Giver
Take it a step further and create a correspondence kit: get them some personalized stationary, a fancy fountain pen, limited edition postage stamps, and envelope seals.
10 Steps To Take Your Resolutions, And Make Them Actual Goals
Some of these changes may seem synonymous or trivial, but a resolution is a decision to do or not do something. An intention is an aim and makes it more hopeful. Words like never can stop can lead to all-or-nothing attitudes and make it harder to get back on track.
When You Hear That It’s Cancer
Cancer isn’t as foreign as it used to be. Another family friend quietly had thyroid cancer treated. A colleague of mine is currently undergoing cancer treatment. An old childhood friend went through it. A former coworker of mine had it as a child. Is there anyone out there who is safe from it anymore?
When You Grow Up Taking Care Of Your Big Sister
she upset you a lot. She never ate and even lied about what she wore the other day. She stole from everyone, including you. She hid things and relapsed and went to rehab often. She told you she was going to get clean. She promised. She always promised and you always believed her.