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I'm (Finally?) Rejecting the Myth of Overnight Success

After three years, I've finished the third draft of my first novel.

Oct 17 • 

Marissa

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3 Years in New York and 365 Days of Gratitude Later...

I surprise myself

Oct 6 • 

Marissa

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September 2025

The Precipice: Nikki Apostolou

"Whatever you do right now, just do it with joy."

Sep 15 • 

Marissa

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August 2025

5 Books on Pretty & Privilege

Introducing joyride's newest series, The Letterpress

Aug 8 • 

Marissa

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July 2025

We're In Our Ugly Duckling Era...and I Am Pissed

Signed, your neighborhood ugly duckling

Jul 5 • 

Marissa

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March 2025

Beauty in the Mystery

Thoughts on on $2,500, recreational, full-body MRIs, etc. etc.

Mar 16 • 

Marissa

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February 2025

The Real Brilliance of "The Substance"

Turning the hag trope on its head.

Feb 9 • 

Marissa

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January 2025

In 2025, Margot Tenenbaum Is My Style Icon

Underconsumption core, and the concept of who's trashy

Jan 5 • 

Marissa

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December 2024

Keeping the Magic Alive

Or, why I paid $46 to ice skate at Rockefeller Center

Dec 8, 2024 • 

Marissa

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November 2024

Passing the Peace

A little drop of hope for this season of change.

Nov 3, 2024 • 

Marissa

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October 2024

The Precipice: Mia Brabham Nolan

"Effervescence—to me, that’s beauty."

Oct 3, 2024 • 

Marissa

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Mia Brabham Nolan

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September 2024

10 Things I Love About My Body

And I challenge you to name 10 about yourself.

Sep 8, 2024 • 

Marissa

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