I’ve been trying to take a little bit of time each day to stop and breathe and reflect on the things I’m most thankful for in each given day. Some days my list is awfully long. And some days it’s just a scribble of peoples’ names. But I always try to include some of the … More 12.5 Giving thanks each day
A couple of weeks ago, my mom messaged my brothers and I this: “What if you woke up today with only the things you gave thanks for yesterday?” It stuck with me. I’ve mentioned before on this little blog of mine, about how this year I am trying to put more emphasis on living … More 3.29 A Sunny Spot on the Floor
In some way, each one of us is affected by cancer. Whether it be a family member, a friend, or a personal battle, I can almost guarantee that if you were to approach any Joe Schmo on the street, and asked him or her if they knew anyone who has lost their life to cancer, … More 2.28 Cycle for Survival
In my first spin class of the new year, my instructor said something that really resonated with me. She said “One Day or Day One. You choose.” With resolutions in full swing, I think this is the perfect thing to keep in mind, not just now, but throughout the entirety of 2018 and beyond! New … More 1.9 Resolutions: One Day or Day One
Working within the freelancing world comes with a lot of pros and cons. And a lot of times, those pros and cons are synonymous with one another. For example – you get to work for a lot of different companies, on a lot of different shows, and with a lot of different people. But sometimes … More 6.26 Staycation of 2017
“Death is a strange thing. People live their whole lives as if it does not exist, and yet it’s often one of the great motivations for living. Some of us, in time, become so conscious of it that we live harder, more obstinately, with more fury. Some need its constant presence to even be aware … More 3.24 Words from “A Man Called Ove”
For those of you who know me, you probably know that I’m not much of a beauty guru. In fact, on most days you can find me with my hair up in a big messy bun, & not an ounce of makeup on. But, as crazy as it sounds, I’ve received a couple emails from … More 3.5 My Hair & Skin Beauty Routine
Last week I watched a documentary on Netflix called Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things. The very next day I made a trip to Goodwill, and brought with me two large garbage bags of clothes, two brown bags of shoes, and two medium-sized boxes of miscellaneous old household “stuff”. I haven’t stopped thinking about … More 1.19.17 Minimalism & Realizing The Important “Stuff”
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