Your Feelings Are Stupid...

This is not to say that YOU are stupid, you're probably amazing, but all of those thoughts and feelings you're probably consumed by are largely useless... and of course stupid…

Jeff, Who Writes Poetry

The first time I spoke to Jeff he was sitting alone in silence. He was fidgety, rearranging himself on a small cushion, presumably to ease the burden of sitting in a hard chair. He looked up at me and said hello; I sat down next to him…

The Facade of Perfection

There's a certain type of woman who gets on the train first thing in the morning with her makeup flawless, outfit impeccably assembled, tailored and wrinkle free, hair styled to perfection. I have never been that woman…

Beauty, Aesthetics, Fear, WorkBrianne McGuireJune 4, 2018beauty, fashion, sober, insecurity, envy, jealousy, style Comments

"Gremlins 2" Is Underrated

As an enthusiastic MoviePass holder I see a ton of movies and not all of them are good. Because I can see a movie a day everyday for a ridiculously small price, my willingness to see a movie has come down to timing, i.e., what is playing near me right now? Which is how I wound up watching Gremlins 2 at midnight a couple weeks ago.

Humor, moviesBrianne McGuireMay 30, 2018movie, review, gremlins, moviepass, b movie, movie reviewComment

Tips for Traveling Like Me

Travel, ListicleBrianne McGuireMay 29, 2018packing, traveling, flights, hotels, vacation, international, tips, travelComment

Yassir, My Favorite Bedouin

Upon arriving at the entry village to Wadi Rum, we were connected with the three Bedouins who would be our roving hosts/entry and exit guide….

Travel, Profile, FriendsBrianne McGuireMay 17, 2018wadi rum, jordan, bedouin, camping, travel, profileComment

So There's This Guy...

But then there's that gray area of fuck buddies — a gray area because even though my gut has labeled them lacking in the relationship material department, they do serve a purpose and allow me to enjoy the benefits of a real life physical man without having to get emotionally entangled...

My Enemy the Sun, Part I

The daylight is streaming through my apartment right now and I hate it. While I do appreciate not having to use additional electricity to see what I'm doing, it is cold and goes where I do not want it to go.

Childhood, InsomniaBrianne McGuireApril 13, 2018insomnia, night, darkness, childhood, sunlight, table lamp, control, peaceComment

The Dark Side of the Cookie

Earlier this year I posted a very wholesome and feel-good piece about the Girl Scouts — here's what I didn't include in that "love letter"...

Humor, Growth, Outdoors, Sex, Childhood, w/ AudioBrianne McGuireMarch 29, 2018girl scouts, drugs, sex, recovery, sober, crime, combat, wrestling, festivus, seinfeld, camp, childhood, camping, audioComment

The Resignation, Part III

Friday March 2 was my last day. After nearly 12 years of employment, I wiped my machines, turned in my laptop and badge...

Growth, Work, ChangeBrianne McGuireMarch 8, 2018growth, fear, action, work, quitting jobComment

Reflections on Period Sex

The last time I had period sex, it was pretty much just like the sex I had the week before...

SexBrianne McGuireFebruary 26, 2018menstruation, period, sex, vibrators, stains, ladyblood, blood Comments

"The Square" Is Not About Bruce Lee

I sat down for The Square at IFC Center last night thinking I was about to see a Bruce Lee movie. Instead, I saw a Swedish film about an art installation...

moviesBrianne McGuireFebruary 17, 2018review, movie, i like this, movie reviewComment

A Love Letter to Girl Scouts of the USA

Dear Girl Scouts of America,

I love you... Signing up to be a scout at the age of 11 changed my life. I wasn't sure it was going to work out at first, but I hung in there and I'm pretty glad I did...

Outdoors, Adventure, ChildhoodBrianne McGuireFebruary 15, 2018childhood, girl scouts, camp, girl scouts 1Comment

DIY V-Day

I choose to think of "V-Day" as "Vagina Day" and in this spirit I call upon you join me in picking up your vibrators and bringing some joy to your own goddamn pussy.

SexBrianne McGuireFebruary 14, 2018masturbation, valentines day, sex, DIY, sex toys, magic duo, babeland, magic wand, rabbit, pjur Comments

The Resignation, Part II

Perhaps I should have written this post before I announced my resignation at work; I am so calm...

Work, Growth, Spirituality, ChangeBrianne McGuireJanuary 31, 2018quitting job, growth, gut, work Comments

On Dreams and Dreaming

Walking home last night I was reminded of how often I used to dream about my teeth falling out. I was nostalgically listening to...

Growth, Dreams, SpiritualityBrianne McGuireJanuary 30, 2018dreams, growth, nostalgia, smashing pumpkinsComment

The Resignation, Part I

I wrote the resignation letter. I emailed myself a copy so I can't deny it's existence. Today is Monday; I plan to turn it on Wednesday. My heart is in my throat...

Growth, Spirituality, Work, ChangeBrianne McGuireJanuary 29, 2018quitting job, change, fear, workComment

Expansion

You know that feeling when you're on the verge of something huge - a big life change, epiphany, whatever? That tingle in your guts...

Growth, Spirituality, ChangeBrianne McGuireJanuary 27, 2018quitting job, change, fear, work Comments