CheekyChicago

I’ve met someone recently. I don’t want to gush too much about this new relationship. It’s only a few months old and so good — I don’t want to jinx it.  I have a feeling this could be true love. Her name is Jessica. It’s taken me quite a while to appreciate, honor, nurture and cherish that girl who stares back at me from the mirror every day.  I have doubted her for so long, believed for so long that someone else had to love her first in order for her to love herself. Well, about three months ago, I realized what a truly bullshit theory that was. Sooooo, I’m about to do something …  Read more

I have the best mom in the world. She really is the best. She’s a funny, quirky and slightly neurotic little lady, who sometimes drives me absolutely out-of-my-mind insane, but the truth is; every breath she takes, every beat her heart beats, it’s all for me. (And my brother. He’s pretty cool, too.) But back to my mom. What makes my mom particularly awesome is that she regularly sends me presents. Before you judge me for being a spoiled brat, hear me out for a second. These are not expensive, gratuitous presents. They are more along the lines of knick-knacks, say like a new vase or a seasonal candle. Sometimes, they …  Read more

I’ve been meaning to write a blog for so long. I’ve procrastinated, hesitated and avoided it for so, so many reasons: What will he think? How will it make her feel? What if my dad reads it? How can I be that honest? Will I hurt someone…again? Will the people who read Cheeky think I’m crazy? (Well, I am crazy actually. Quite.) I’m too busy.  I’m too tired. I’ve had too much wine. I don’t want to get that personal anymore… The list could go on. Really. So today, I am saying fuck it. I write this blog for me. And for you. Not you, but you. The girl (or two) out …  Read more