By Elaine Best Originally published in TOWN Magazine 2018
The (Almost) End of Quarantine Whiplash
Heyyyyy Heifer! Quarantine seems to be slowly ending and it’s been weirder than I thought it would be. Like, I knew I’d be socially rusty and would have to remember how to order food, etc. But I wasn’t expecting to…
I’m Tired of Not Sleeping: Fatigue and Depression
Hey, Heifer. It’s 1:00 a.m oops. I’m hanging out with my friends and I’m tired which is ironic because this episode is about striving for a healthier sleep routine. But here we are. Mmm. I can’t tell you how hard…
My Favorite Caffeine Alternatives
Hey, Heifer! I recently cut caffeine out of my life so I could manage my anxiety and I realized it can be a little daunting to embark on such a journey. What drinks secretly have caffeine? What can I use…
May Goals: A “Write” of Passage
Hey, Heifer! New month, new goals! I genuinely had no idea May had started. I think I’ve been living in a perpetual March. Sigh. This month’s goals focus a lot on my art. I feel like I’m turning everything into a chore…
Over Pressured, Underwhelmed: The Burdens We Place on Ourselves
Hey, Heifer! I’ve been struggling lately. I’m in a depressive episode and on top of that I’ve been agonizing over my future. Like, truly agonizing. I’m pretty sure I’m losing sleep over it. And the main reason why is that…
Do-Si-Dos and Do-Si-Don’ts: A Dramatic Reading of My Time Selling Girl Scout Cookies
Want additional content including a secret blog and videos? Check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/anguseyetea! Hey, Heifer! Once upon a time, I was a Girl Scout. As such, it was my duty to sell Girl Scout cookies. Selling did not come…
Depression Loopholes: Life Hacks for Depressive Episodes
Want additional content including a secret blog and videos? Check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/anguseyetea! Hey, Heifer! I’m depressed! I know, such a shocker. Me? Depressed? I never talk about mental health. Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha. Anyway, over the…
Do You Lack Adventure in Your Life?
Hey, Heifer! Do you ever have one of those weekends where you can’t tell if you’re embarking on some healthy self-reflection or if you’re falling into a pit of depression? I had a weekend like that recently. It feels like…
April Goals: A Need for Common Cents
Hey Heifer! I’m back with my monthly goal series and the first thing I want to do is throw March in the recycling bin and try again next year. You’ll get to hear about my mega car saga and all…
How I Made a Second Podcast, Sloshbucklers!
I HAVE A SECOND PODCAST! Sloshbucklers is my evil, inner child and I’m so excited about this project. Sloshbucklers is the uncanny podcast that reviews canned booze and season one focuses on hard seltzer. AHH! This has been my second…
Task Eraser: Complete a Chore While I Share My Favorite Things
Have you been putting off your to-do list? Use this episode to get something done! Even if you don’t finish the entire task, you’ll at least have made a dent. In the meantime, I’ll share some of my FAVORITE things…