Nikki PrzasnyskiOct 21, 20193 minNew Mexico: Part 2 (5 of 52)The second time I ventured to New Mexico was in 2004. I had gotten one of my best friends bewitched by Natalie Goldberg’s writing and we...
Nikki PrzasnyskiSep 6, 20194 minNew Mexico: Part 1 (4 of 52)The first time I went to New Mexico was when I was 22 years old, just out of college, with one of my best friends. She was moving back to...
Nikki PrzasnyskiSep 3, 20194 minQueer as a Verb: 3 of 52Occasionally, in the past, I’ve been asked why I identify more as ‘Queer,’ instead of bisexual or pansexual any of those other labels...
Nikki PrzasnyskiJul 15, 20195 minFears & Loves: 2 of 52In the spirit of one of my favorite podcasts, Mental Illness Happy Hour, and as a way of cheating actually writing a fully-formed blog...
Nikki PrzasnyskiJul 5, 20193 minAnxiety: 1 of 52NOTE: This is a part of 52 posts in 52 weeks, a promise I've made to myself for my 38th year. ----- Anxiety. It feels like a buzzing,...
Nikki PrzasnyskiMar 1, 20192 minThe youest youI've been obsessed with stories about teenagers pretty much since I was one myself. Oh, let's face it, I've been obsessed with them since...
Nikki PrzasnyskiJul 18, 20183 minLessons from the Road Part 1: New YorkAs most of you already know, my fiancé and I recently embarked on a cross-country road trip from New York City to the Seattle area. We...
Nikki PrzasnyskiJun 28, 20185 min5 Things I Will Miss About New YorkMoving is like a breakup. Sometimes it’s amicable, sometimes it’s toxic and you’re ready to get the hell out of dodge, but more...
Nikki PrzasnyskiJun 24, 20184 minA little bit gayWhen I first came out to my mom, at 27, I said, shakily, stiffly, and a with a hint of a laugh, “I’m a little bit gay.” With some...
Nikki PrzasnyskiApr 28, 20183 minMundane Drama: On 'High Functioning'Get out of bed Make breakfast Eat breakfast Do dishes Take shower Brush teeth Do laundry Some days I wake up and I know it’s going to be...
Nikki PrzasnyskiJul 27, 20163 minOur Bodies, Ourselves: On HRC's Nomination and the Commodity of Women's bodiesThis week, for the first time, a woman was nominated as a presidential candidate for a major party. Also this week, Jessica Valenti,...