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No one wrote the roadmap for 20-23 years of age. So, there are essentially no rules. Every post-adolescent I know walks around like they were just released from house arrest. The beeping ankle bracelet is off and we are allowed to walk to Starbucks (way too often) because who the hell is gonna stop us?Continue reading “Nail Art Investments as a 20-something “with a plan” “

Creative people beware! This business is not for the faint of heart! Writers should anticipate a lot of rejection!  If I hear one more warning about this industry I’m gonna move to Palm Springs and become a professional lounge by the pool girl. I’m gonna live on Vitamin D and spicy margs. Like c’mon! AsContinue reading “Dealing with rejection like Pete Davidson”

“What is college? Stop going until we figure it out!”  John Mulaney was joking when he said this, but was he really? Because what is college, but a group of 20 somethings sharing YMCA-style communal living spaces and all of their secrets. College is the trophy we are awarded for finishing high school: the mostContinue reading “Love + Higher Ed”

Hey everyone!! New Beginnings Blog has a *newish* Twitter account! Follow @abigailjmurphy on Twitter for updates on my articles and other exciting sh*t! As always…New Beginnings are possible -Abigail

Most days of the week I am grateful that I’m not a psychologist. I have no interest in understanding the inner workings of my own brain, which is why I pay my therapist to do it all for me. However, I have always been interested in dreams. Why do we dream? What does this dreamContinue reading “My Mind Is A Low Budget Film Maker”

Let me set the scene, the year is 2010, I’m riding to school in the car with my mom. I’m a fifth grader probably wearing an Abercrombie Kids graphic tee and sporting a purple feather from Ellie Rogers’ 9th birthday in my hair. My mom turns on Kiss 108 Boston’s premier top 40 FM radioContinue reading “Adele in 2021 Vision”

On October 21, 2021 I turned 21 years old. The legal drinking age. The year some say one “really becomes an adult.” Has my life changed since turning the big 21, not really. However, I did spend $57 on Kendall Jenner branded tequila.  Last year I wrote one of these to my younger self. AContinue reading “21 Lessons For 21 Years”

Dear Evan Hansen, rose to fame on Broadway, with some viewers finding it via bootlegs on Youtube. Regardless, audiences have all been captivated by the music, the once in a lifetime talent of Ben Platt, and the story that motivated millions to keep going when life felt unbearable. The show that captivated audiences around theContinue reading ““You Will Be Found”…Missing Live Theatre”

Let me set the scene…two lovers ripped right at the seams The first moments of Star Crossed are a spine tingling indication of what’s to come. What was a peaceful Golden Hour type of love has gone up in smoke. The lights are out. Things aren’t the same, but are they worse? As I diveContinue reading “Lights Out On Golden Hour”

Homecoming (noun): a return home or an annual alumni celebration at a high school or college. I recently experienced a “homecoming.” However, my version wasn’t planned and certainly did not involve queens, kings, punch, and handmade parade floats. My homecoming was abrupt. The year was 2020 (maybe you’ve heard of it?).  March 9, 2020 toContinue reading “Why “New Beginnings?””