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Vogue’s 73 Questions

Hello!! Hope you are having a great week so far; my week has been spectacular. I am so excited to elaborate on what I have been up to in my blog post this Saturday. For today though, I was wracking my brain on a fun post… I stumbled upon this template for a parody of …

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Lessons Learned From Dad

Happy Father’s Day! My dad is a remarkable person who has taught me so much; he continues teaching me in so many ways. To have two amazing parents is such a blessing and I really want to celebrate my dad by sharing some of the great things he has taught me. 1. PURSUE ADVENTURE. Throughout …

Travel

Let’s Explore: Bass Lake Path

Hello friends! I’m so eager to share the beauty of Bass Lake Path. It is located directly behind my apartment complex, and is so beautiful to explore. This nature preserve is great for walking and biking. We live right off a busy street, so this path is unexpectedly quiet and tucked away. On a warm …

Lifestyle

I’m Curvy — And Comfortable!

MY NUMBER ONE GOAL IN LIFE IS NOT TO LOSE WEIGHT. There are about 105k other things I care about more than a number on a scale… (fries, my niece Maleah, smiling, parmesan cheese, white wine… to name a few) Society places so much pressure on women to alter their bodies. Females are consistently expected …

Lifestyle

Why I Quit My Brand New Job

Hi friends — thanks for dropping by my blog. If you weren’t aware, I got a job in Minneapolis, and quit, just 5 days in. I wanted to share an experience and provide an explanation. This isn’t something I feel like I owe anyone, but I want to put this out there in case it …

Lifestyle

Favorite Target Finds

One of the biggest perks of moving to Minneapolis is that I happen to live in the same city as Target’s headquarters. Within five miles of my apartment, there are five Targets; it’s like looking for a Starbucks! While this isn’t great for my wallet, it’s amazing for my wardrobe, beauty products, and apartment decor. On …

Lifestyle

The Realities of Moving

Ohhhh man. It has been just over one week since I moved states and let me tell you, it has not been easy. Leaving behind family, a job I was thriving at, friends, and my home has been so challenging. Before leaving, my expectations were high, I was bright eyed and ready to go! … …

Book Reviews

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama has lived a life filled with endless accomplishments both personally and professionally. As the first African American to serve as First Lady of the United States, she helped create a welcoming America we can all be proud to live in. In this memoir, Michelle reflects on her life and the events that made …

Lifestyle

Lessons Learned From My Mother

Happy Mother’s Day. Maybe I’m biased, but I have one of the most kind and selfless mothers. One day is not enough to celebrate the person she is and the things she does. I learned so much from her growing up; I thought it would be sweet to highlight some of the most notable lessons. …

Lifestyle

One Year Out Of College…

“No one wants to hire me, which is really frustrating and upsetting. I’m getting discouraged and lacking motivation to keep trying. Today I bought professional clothes which means I have everything I need besides a job. I want to have something, something to start gaining experience. I want to get started in my career. I’m …