Kirstie Devine

Finding My Home: Chapter 2

“I think that should be the last of it,” mom said. She placed the box she carried up to my new room on the floor. The corners were starting to bend on each side from being pushed around the back of the moving van. “Wow, that wasn’t so bad,” I said trying to catch my…

Finding My Home: Chapter 1

“For god’s sake Joce, what did I do now, huh?” my dad said. His voice could be heard throughout the house no matter what room you were in. His footsteps got closer as they slammed against the floor. His dirty white socks showed underneath the crack of my door as they cleaned up the remnants…

I’m Feeling The Burn(out)

I’ve been feeling in a funk lately. I’m not going to sit at my desk and lie to you that I have my life together and everything is going great. That’s not to say some things in my life recently have made me rethink that manifesting and writing my goals down does come true eventually.…

Dear Mom, You Were Right

Dear Mom, I know as I’m writing this now it will be your birthday soon. Something you’ve been constantly saying for me not to forget so I don’t have plans for that night. I would never. Lately I’ve been doing this thing where I think or look back on certain times in my life. Some…

26 Lessons I’ve Learned In My Life (So Far)

I turned 26 on February 19th and although it hasn’t been long since experiencing this age, part of me is starting to understand both the gratification and scariness of getting older. It’s hard to believe I’m transitioning into my late twenties when it still feels like just yesterday I was starting high school or laughing…

Age Is Just A Number

I realize as I’m writing this that my birthday is in 3 days. In 3 days I’m going to be turning 26. A new age,a new year, another chance to experience whatever life has to throw an offer to me. If I’m being honest, I have some mixed thoughts on it. A part of me…

When Love…Fades

So, you met somebody. And maybe you weren’t expecting it at the time. You gave your heart so many chances to be rebuilt by past lovers who could barely hold a small piece that broke off from someone else before. You didn’t feel like trying for what seemed like the millionth time again only to…

Permanent

I always had this thought in my head that nothing in my life could be permanent. I think the more I’ve grown up an experienced things in my lifetime, the more I’ve become accustomed to a temporary lifestyle. Maybe one day it will change. I wrote this poem after I read the book “In Five…

This Is Me Letting You Go

I don’t want this to be so hard. But I guess it has to be when it’s something you know you need to let go of, even when it’s the last thing you want to have happened. It kind of feels like you’re giving up on something that’s always been bad for you. And no…

What Really Are The Best Years of Your Life?

I had this realization only a few days ago. In one month I’ll be turning 26. Now, it’s not to say I’m not excited for it. I’m blessed to be given another opportunity to be here and I don’t take that for granted. It’s funny, I used to hate growing up and getting older. But…

I’m Not Where You Left Me

I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift, ever since I was 11. To say she has helped shape my life would be a total understatement. She’s been some of the reason for why I get a creative spark after bouts of writer’s block, and this time was no different. On the deluxe version of evermore…

Let’s Be Kinder To Ourselves This Year

I want to say I’m writing this in this moment right now, content and happy. But if I’m being honest, I’m feeling completely run-down and exhausted. And you know what? That’s okay. It’s okay to not always feel your best. Believe me, I have plenty of days where doing even one thing on my list…

To Anyone Having A Hard Time Coping Right Now

I cried for the first time since being in quarantine today. It took me less than two months to finally break down and let all of my innermost thoughts and emotions out. And you know what? It felt really great. It felt so good to let myself be vulnerable. To allow myself to feel something…

2020 Wasn’t The Year I Wanted, It Was The Year I Needed

I woke up on New Year’s Day of this year, slightly hungover from the regretful tequila shot and in my exes bed. But even as I left in the same clothes I wore the night before I had the determination in me to make this year the best one I ever had. Well, it’s safe…

The Most Relatable Lyrics From Each Song In Taylor Swift’s ‘Evermore’

Taylor Swift surprised everyone when she released her ninth studio album Evermore. The sequel and sister album to her most recent one Folklore, Evermore goes deeper into the woods and comes out with just as many, if not more, gut-wrenching lyrics that make you want to text your ex or cry into your pillow. Here…

I Hope You Find Someone To Go On Long Car Rides With

I remembered to feeling of going on long car rides with my mom. It didn’t matter what time or day it was. We would start in our driveway and end at the beach. Her car trekked through all kinds of weather. A few inches of snow, puddles so big it could sink the tires. The…

To My Mom, On Your Wedding Day

People always seem to ask this question: what’s your favorite memory? Whether it be with a friend, family member, or loved one, it’s a question for most of us, we’re able to answer right away. For me, it’s always been the same one because no matter how simple it is, it was during those times…

Just Because I’m Alone, Doesn’t Mean I’m Lonely

I used to have this ongoing fear in the back of my mind that I would die alone. That no one would ever want to stay with me that long, the famous words said in every couples vows when they get married, “Till death do us part.” For me, I’ve always seen my relationships as…

All The Things I’m Too Stupid Not To Say To You

I waited by the phone a few days ago. Because that’s what I do when you say you’re free for me to come by. I sit and I wait until the message comes up and before I know it I’m getting in my car, driving to your place for one thing and one thing only.…

3 Years Later and Taylor Swift’s Album “Reputation” Still Remains Supreme

Let’s go back in time for a second. Picture this: it’s 2016, and you’re on Twitter and there’s a hashtag trending called #taylorswiftisoverparty. Now, that hashtag not only has over a million shares, it’s trending number one on the social media platform. How did we get here? It all goes back to some people. You’ve…