Sorry I Stared at Your Pillow This Whole Flight
Maybe she actually loathes the pillow because it has come to symbolize her cold, loveless marriage—what sort of husband gives his wife a neck pillow?
Christina Ribbens (’19) graduated with a major in history and minors in studio art and data science. Originally from Virginia, she now lives in Ann Arbor, MI where she works in campus ministry with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). She has a benevolent dependency on tea, is always down for a game of pick-up basketball, and would love to have you over for pancakes sometime.
by Christina Ribbens | May 2, 2022 | 3 comments
Maybe she actually loathes the pillow because it has come to symbolize her cold, loveless marriage—what sort of husband gives his wife a neck pillow?
by Christina Ribbens | Apr 2, 2022 | 2 comments
Romans were sacrificing birds to figure that stuff out.
by Christina Ribbens | Mar 2, 2022 | 1 comment
I suppose it’s encouraging to recognize ways that I’ve grown since then, but I’m frustrated by what feels unfinished.
by Christina Ribbens | Feb 2, 2022 | 8 comments
The creators wanted you to fear this plant and they succeeded.
by Christina Ribbens | Jan 2, 2022 | 2 comments
I know that keeping plants alive and being tidy aren’t moral achievements, but sometimes I let myself feel that way.
by Christina Ribbens | Dec 2, 2021 | 4 comments
All I know is that she gardens and gives people Christmas trees and string lights, so according to Hallmark movies she’s probably Santa’s daughter.
by Christina Ribbens | Nov 2, 2021 | 1 comment
I like knowing the sorts of things they write crossword puzzle clues about; it’s one of the ways I feel like I understand the world I live in.
by Christina Ribbens | Oct 2, 2021 | 1 comment
I’ve been less decisive about the shelves, however.
by Christina Ribbens | Sep 2, 2021 | 2 comments
No one should do these things. They are not practical and, in some cases, pretty dangerous.
by Christina Ribbens | Aug 2, 2021 | 10 comments
What were they going to do, take me to urgent care to hear, “Mmm sorry, it’s broken but also…it’s a toe?”