Real talk: navigating the last month and the future

On weathering the storm and moving onward and upward

Aug 19 • Olivia Grooms

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Why I tend to stay more localized (instead of driving all over the place)

Will I do this forever? Probably not, but here's what I've learned from being out and about less.

Aug 9 • Olivia Grooms

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July 2026

A Gen Z perspective on long-term relationships and marriage (in 2026)

Relationships are pretty troubled nowadays, but I have solutions.

Jul 13 • Olivia Grooms

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15 mainstream things I haven’t done in years (+ what I do instead)

Everything you would basically unexpect

Jul 8 • Olivia Grooms

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The death of individuality (and how to be your own individual)

People are looking and acting the same more than ever. Here's how you can avoid falling into that same trap.

Jul 3 • Olivia Grooms

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June 2026

Why I went from a smartphone to a dumbphone (and then back to a smartphone)

The answer is never as black and white as it may seem

Jun 1 • Olivia Grooms

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May 2026

Why I’m (mostly) hand making my wardrobe vs. thrifting

Thrifting is great and all, but there's a reason I knit more clothes than I buy

May 25 • Olivia Grooms

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Stepping into the next natural chapter: Altstreamer

Pointing out what's happening in the mainstream, providing alternative approaches instead

May 19 • Olivia Grooms

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From business builder to hobbyist

Why I quit the grind to focus on what I enjoy

May 12 • Olivia Grooms

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April 2026

A review of all my hobbies over the years

27 hobbies (and counting)

Apr 27 • Olivia Grooms

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How to get around to your hobby with limited time

Find yourself time-crunched and not geting around to your hobby? Start here.

Apr 20 • Olivia Grooms

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My thoughts on using a task manager (one year later)

I have experimented with various task tracking methods over the years. Here is what continues to work when the rest flopped.

Apr 13 • Olivia Grooms

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