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Welcome to my brain. Everyone feels like they are "out of their element" at one point or another. I seem to feel that way a lot of the time. To cope with this, I started to write all my feelings down in my journal. I soon realized that other people might relate to me as well. Thus, "Not in My Element" was born. Here's a little bit about me: I live in San Francisco and am getting my masters in English Composition at SFSU, or as Bay Area residents refer to as "State". If you would like to read some of my academic work, kindly click right here . I'm originally from Orange County. Yes, The OC . No, it is not like the show at all. Trust me, I get that a lot. I recently took up painting and I enjoy cooking new recipes. At the same time, I also tend to pass out on the couch after a night out at 2:00 am, waking up to the sound of construction with a thrilling ache between my temples. I started this blog because I thought it would be a good way for me to waste my time and your time instead of working on whatever we're supposed to be doing instead. Enjoy the mayhem! ​ If you'd like to contact me click here: ​ Contact me

Mar 19, 2021 4 min Here Lies My Sanity and Other Confessions I have a confession to make and it's so embarrassing. I have recently picked up a new obsession. OH how the mighty have fallen! Grieve... NEWEST POST Never Miss a New Post. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! TRAIN OF THOUGHT Mar 19, 2021 4 min Here Lies My Sanity and Other Confessions I have a confession to make and it's so embarrassing. I have recently picked up a new obsession. OH how the mighty have fallen! Grieve... Jul 10, 2020 5 min The 5 Month Check-In 5 months into this COVID-19 quarantine. Insanity. Here's a little commentary to entertain you between scrolling through TikTok and Hamilton. May 23, 2020 5 min On Regression COVID-19 has forced many of us into our childhood homes. Suffering from regression is only natural. Nov 18, 2019 3 min On Inconveniences Disclaimer: There's no advice here on how to deal with inconveniences. Nov 11, 2019 2 min My Thoughts on 'Heathers' (1988) My thoughts on the 1988 film 'Heathers' Stream of Consciousness Posts are coming soon Stay tuned... Recommendations Isabella Billik Jul 10, 2020 5 min The 5 Month Check-In 5 months into this COVID-19 quarantine. Insanity. Here's a little commentary to entertain you between scrolling through TikTok and Hamilton. Isabella Billik Feb 2, 2020 4 min On Writing and Reading Self explanatory. Isabella Billik Nov 24, 2019 3 min Coming Home For the Holidays Thanksgiving is looming. Be prepared. Isabella Billik Nov 7, 2019 3 min A Formal Apology I'm sorry. Never ask me for directions. Isabella Billik Nov 7, 2019 3 min Why am I here? Introduction to my blog to be read at your convenience. Getting to Know Me ABOUT ME Hello! My name is Isabella Billik. I am a twenty-something-year-old from California. I occasionally write on this blog when I feel the urge to thought-dump into the void. I always feel out of my element, hence the name of said blog. And I enjoy long walks on the beach. Read More > SUBSCRIBE Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! MY PICK OF THE MONTH I recently read my beloved, Anthony Bourdain's classic book, Kitchen Confidential , and loved it immensely . It follows his life as a chef and details the life of a restaurant workers with brutal honesty. His witty writing style made me laugh out loud at times. It was very easy to read, so I highly recommend it as a switch-up from your average beach reading book.