what a curse it is to be a lover girl: ramblings from a closet romantic

 

Salma Deera - “Salt”

Hello cuties! I've had a bit of writer's block when it comes to blogging this week, but I stumbled upon a poem yesterday that hasn't left my mind since. I don't read poetry as much as I probably should. Instead, it usually finds its way to me. Every so often, I'll come across a piece that gives me a visceral reaction, and this is one of them. One of the beautiful things about poetry is its ability to hold up a mirror to your inner self, sometimes reflecting things you didn't even realize were there. This particular poem did exactly that. Let's discuss!

hello november: turning over a new leaf (a.k.a, the art of trying)

Hi cuties! I hope you all had a fun and spooky Halloween! I really enjoyed seeing everyone's costumes and reading about y'all's Halloweekend plans. Due to some life stuff, I decided to have a very chill day. I watched a classic horror movie (The Evil Dead [1981], an... interesting movie, to say the least, lol) and enjoyed some sweet treats.

Me on Nov. 1st

October really felt like it flew by, and I can't believe it's already November! November has always felt like a weird month to me. There's spring, then summer, September welcomes fall, October is Spooky Time, and then suddenly... November. We're not quite in winter or Christmas territory yet, but we're getting close. The end of the year is looming, and the finish line is finally in sight. It feels like an in-between month, an appetizer meant to prepare you for the main course. But this particular November feels a little different.

wedding bell blues: a bride without the bridal aspirations

Hello cuties! There's been a topic that's obviously been on my mind lately, thanks to some recent life events: wedding planning. Or, in my case, the lack thereof.

me every time someone mentions wedding

I promise I won't become one of those girls who talks about nothing but marriage and wedding stuff. Don't get me wrong, I'll never shame someone for being excited to tie the knot. I love seeing people happy! But I can't help rolling my eyes a little when I see a young woman go from being a whole human being to a Bride™. Suddenly, it's her entire personality. Every waking thought, every conversation, every decision somehow circles back to wedding, wedding, wedding. Sometimes, I swear you can practically see the light leave her eyes a little after the wedding is over. She's no longer Bride™; she's just Wife™ now.

Okay, maybe that's a little dramatic. I understand the joy and excitement of getting married, but I have one small problem: I genuinely do not want to walk down the proverbial aisle.

Buckle up, this is a long one. 

a small milestone, a big thank you

 Hello cuties! This is gonna be a short post because I just wanted to get sappy for a second. We have to address the elephant in the room: over FIFTY FOLLOWERS?!

I know 50+ might not sound like a lot in the grand scheme of the internet but to me, it's kinda a big deal! Having this blog has meant a little more to me than I initially anticipated. During a time period where I've been figuring things out and trying to find my footing, having a creative outlet has given me something to look forward to. What I didn't expect was how much I'd enjoy having people along for the ride. I'm so happy y'all are here!

So, to my 50+ followers: THANK YOU! Thank you for reading, commenting, and giving my tiny corner of the internet some love. Every bit of engagement makes me smile, and I'm so excited to keep sharing more of myself with you all.

And if you're reading this and haven't followed yet, consider this your official invitation to join the party. We have thoughts to share, media to discuss, and probably at least one more quarter-life crisis to unpack!

whalefall: a tale of second hand claustrophobia (some minor spoilers)

Hey cuties! Now that the high of my engagement is starting to wind down, we're back to business as usual: me being a media girlie. I wanted my next post to be a book review (because why is this blog called Eryn Reads the Room if I never seem to talk about books?!), but I have a little surprise for you: this is a double whammy book AND movie review for Whalefall (2026).

If I had a nickel every time a whale ate someone in a movie...I'd have a few nickels.

And Just Like That, I'm a Fiancée (plus face reveal!)

Hey divas!! I have a little life update that I wasn't expecting to share today: I'M ENGAGED!

Honestly, I'm still overwhelmed and have approximately a million thoughts running around in my brain, so I don't have an in-depth blog post to share just yet. But I wanted to take a moment to get some of my feelings down while everything is still sinking in.

to be cringe is to be free: a dive into KStew, JLaw, and the Weird Girl Industrial Complex

Hi cuties! I've noticed that Twilight is having its yearly Fall resurgence, and as an OG Twi-Hard from the late '00s it always makes me happy to see the series getting some love. I thought about writing a post about the Twilight Renaissance in general, but my heart compelled me to talk about something else: my teenage self's personal beef with Jennifer Lawrence, and the art of being a “weird girl.”

Bear with me.

is it a quarter-life crisis, or am I just bored?

Hello, girlies! This post is a little bit of a downer, but it's a slight follow up to my previous post about unemployment.

It's been almost a week since my last post, and I've been really struggling to figure out what to write about next. It's not 100% writer's block. I actually have two posts sitting in my drafts about topics that have been on my mind, but I just haven't had the energy to finish them.

popcorn & psychological damage: A Spoiler-Free Resident Evil (2026) Review

Hello cuties! First off, I'm so thankful there are over 30+ of y'all here! 🥹💕

My first post for October is movie review. I started Spooky Season off with a bang: I went to see Resident Evil in theaters!

Me watching Resident Evil (2026)

After about an hour and 30 minutes, the credits started to roll. I turned to my boyfriend and said, “That was a really good movie. It was definitely the best Resident Evil movie I've ever seen. I hated every moment of it.”

Let me explain!

october is looming and i'm fighting the scariest thing of all...the american job market

Me at any given moment of the day

Alright girlies, I have a little bit of a secret…ya girl is unemployed. :(

Pros: It gave me time to start this blog!

Cons: Literally everything else.