Dine's Ethos

From the inner workings of my mind.

Bernadine

  • Sitting with an empty cup.

    I miss home so much. It hit me hard a week ago. One of those quiet, heavy kinds of sadness that just sits with you. I know I should probably stay off social media. It makes it worse, but there’s also this pull to keep looking. To not forget. To stay connected, even if it… Continue reading

  • Almost 29

    I find it hard to believe that I’ve been alive for almost 29 years. That’s crazy. 29 years and I still feel so unsure in my existence. 29 years and I still feel like a fawn learning how to walk. The past nine months have carved in me the importance of perspective, gratitude, and resilience.… Continue reading

  • One day at a time

    I used to live years ahead.Now I’m just trying to make it through today. When you’ve spent your whole life planning…school, career, moves…how do you suddenly let it all go? How do you take things one day at a time when you’ve trained your brain to stay ten steps ahead? How do you unlearn?  It… Continue reading