So today I want to talk about something kinda weird (shocker, I know). It’s a story about the time I tried to make friends while I was naked. Yup, naked. (I have a point to sharing this story, too- bear with me!) Before I jump into that story, though, there’s something you should know about me: people who don’t really know me think I’m shy. I. Am. Not.

I no longer accept apologies unless you’re apologizing for doing me wrong. I’m also no longer giving apologies unless I’ve done you wrong. Apologizing for anything else is not okay.  Some of you are reading this scratching your heads. Okay, Rach, what are you talking about? Others know the feeling all too well.

The internet is littered with quotes and articles and advice about being broken. I’ll be honest- I’m over it. You are not broken. You are not damaged. You are a whole and complete person, regardless of your current circumstances or the pain you’ve endured. Maybe you don’t feel whole right now, but you’re not broken. Thinking that way is negative and only serves to tear you down more. What you don’t need when you’re feeling broken is to knock yourself down further.

  Someone once told me that when life goes wrong, to Just Add Water. It may be the weirdest, and yet most practical, life advice I’ve ever heard. Just add water. Sounds kinda silly. But adding water is a cure for just about anything in life. Want clear skin? Drink up. Having a rough day? Yup, H2O. What do I mean, you ask? Anytime you’re going through a rough patch, it always helps to do something that involves some sort of water: