Creating a Space for Yourself: An Introduction
Today was my first day of teaching for the 2021-2022 school year, + once again we are teaching online. This is going on 3 school years...
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Mallory Bjork
Jul 25, 20212 min read
typhoon season
here in Manila it’s been raining for 5 days--I think I’ve lost track because all the days are the same it’s typhoon season, + I’ve been...
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Mallory Bjork
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Waking Up in Subic
the jungle is my backyard--I watch the monkeys walk my fence like a tightrope the sunlight-filled windows warm my soul, chilled by an...
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Mallory Bjork
Mar 5, 20213 min read
Journeying Back to The Philippines
It's a sunny Thursday afternoon + I have just finished teaching my classes for the day. I sit here with a gorgeous sunflower from my love...
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Mallory Bjork
Feb 24, 20211 min read
My Winter Rose
We lived in paradise, you + I where tropical birds sang sweet melodies in fruit trees, freshly painted sunsets hung nightly over the...
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Mallory Bjork
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Winter's Rose
Today, in the Philippines, it's my boyfriend Enric's birthday + gosh it just pains me not to be there! Not only am I not there, but the...
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Mallory Bjork
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Puppy Therapy: How My Family's COVID Puppy Brings Joy to My Daily Life
With the isolated quarantine life over the past year, I'm sure you've heard of people getting pets to keep them company, + my family is...
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Mallory Bjork
Jan 30, 20213 min read
What I Learned This Week From A Simple Cup of Coffee
Have you ever known of someone in your life--maybe an acquaintance or friend-of-a-friend--that you thought would be a good person to get...
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Mallory Bjork
Jan 1, 20212 min read
Starting 2021: Where I'm At
I took a hiatus from blogging for over a month (depression during the holidays + when you're trying to finish your online semester of...
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Mallory Bjork
Nov 24, 20205 min read
To My Quarter-of-a-Century Self
You probably gathered from the title that it's my 25th birthday today! In light of this new milestone and the fact that we're on the cusp...
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Mallory Bjork
Nov 21, 20204 min read
The Anxiety of Living in Limbo
2020 has been a year of waiting. I know everyone reading this can relate in their own ways. When COVID first hit in the Philippines, I...
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Mallory Bjork
Nov 13, 20203 min read
The Crippling Fear of Having Another Panic Attack
After I had my first panic attack, I was afraid to drive by myself (or just to be by myself in general) and to be around people other...
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Mallory Bjork
Nov 9, 20203 min read
10 Mental Health Roller Ball Blends
In the past, I had used essential oils in my diffuser because they made my house smell good. Now, ever since I began this mental health...
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Mallory Bjork
Nov 6, 20205 min read
The 5 Steps I Took To Pursue Help for My Mental Health
This post is for people who know they need to get professional help but have no idea where to start--this is exactly the kind of post I...
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Mallory Bjork
Nov 1, 20202 min read
A Shattering Panic
I saw the last light in my eyes go out as tears blurred my vision and my mind went dark I heard what I knew to be the shattering of...
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Mallory Bjork
Oct 30, 20202 min read
The Terror of My First Panic Attack & How It Lead Me To Pursue Peace
I barely got out the words, "I think I'm having an anxiety attack," while sobbing and gasping for air before I felt everything break inside
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