Marisa Donnelly
Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.
25 Things You Need To Thank Your Teammates For
For not letting you dwell on (or cry profusely over) a crappy game.
8 Valuable Life Lessons You Learn From Playing Softball
Sh*t doesn’t come easy. If it was easy, they’d call it baseball. (Just kidding.)
20 Small Ways You Can Love Yourself A Little More Each Morning
Smile, just because.
It’s Never Too Late To Start Over
If you don’t like that direction, turn. Don’t turn back. Don’t turn around. Just turn. Right. Left. Diagonal. Cut across the grass. Take a back road.
I Made A Million And One Mistakes Loving Him, And I Will Make Them All Again
The mistake I made in falling hard, I’d do it over, every time.
PSA: Memories Consist Of What You Actually Remember
Your body is a combo of bruised, bleeding, and semi-dying as you scroll through yesterday’s Snapstories trying to piece together your night.
17 Childish Things To Never Stop Doing, Even When You’re In Your Twenties
Buying a sweet treat from the ice cream truck. Because you hear that sing-song melody every summer afternoon. And because it will always taste better from the truck, no matter your age.
50 Simple Questions To Ask Yourself When You Need A Reminder That You’re Blessed
Am I warm? Am I cold? Can I feel?
I Played Mom For A Week And Realized I Am Nowhere Near Ready To ‘Adult’
No matter how hard I tried to keep chapstick on their dry lips, or make sure they took their multivitamins during breakfast, or picked up their loose toys and put them in the chest, or swept the floor, I felt like I was never going to catch up.
14 Crappy Habits You Definitely Need To Break Before Springtime
The 3AM drunk munchies. Enough is enough.
The Ultimate Girl’s Guide To Surviving Super Bowl Sunday With Bae And The Boys
#1: Know what teams are playing.
30 Simple Things You Need To Indulge In Before This Winter Ends
A mug of hot chocolate, complete with fresh mini-marshmallows on top.