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Happy May! Welcome to a new month; it has been a long stressful road here. I truly cannot think of a better way to press reset than to set aside a day for yourself. Prioritize a solo date that is all about you; put it on your calendar, even! Make time to make yourself happy. …
Podcasts are currently all the rage; it took me a little while, but I have finally hopped on the bandwagon. There are certain podcasts I make time for every week. I have a specific routine for which podcasts I listen to, and when. For the podcasts I like, I use Spotify premium to listen. Here …
Happy *almost* Earth Day. There are so many gorgeous corners of this world and we are so fortunate to be alive to appreciate it. Starting this Earth day, lets get serious about taking care of the planet we call home. It may not feel like much, but the more people involved, the larger impact we …
Good afternoon. Thank you for making space in your day to read this post. Life has felt incredibly overwhelming, as there is a lot of personal things I am working on, currently. It is all very exciting, but it is piling up and that leads to more stress and anxiety in my life. One of …
Happy spring; here is to new beginnings, new opportunities, and new chances. This spring, I am focusing on change and embracing opportunities that come my way. I’ve been out of college for one year and this directionless life is becoming draining. In school, I woke up every single day with a purpose: to get a …
*Lots of wine was drank in the production of this blog post.* I’m a full on wine-lover. Wine is almost always my drink of choice. My taste isn’t typically expensive, and I bottles I pick are typically from my grocery store (not always fancy wineries.) For this post, I wanted to share some relatively cheap, …
Hello friends and happy April! I am so eager for spring and sunshine, this winter has felt so long. As the month is beginning, it is the perfect time to pick up a new book and get reading. For this months book club, I’m highlighting a spectacular read: The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan. …
If you are looking for a cozy hangout spot in Grand Rapids, I strongly recommend Rise Authentic Bakery; it has all the vibes of a cozy coffee shop + donuts! On a sunny Friday afternoon, I took my time enjoying an Americano, while Bryan sipped his mocha. They serve Squibb coffee alongside their hand-crafted gluten …
The financial responsibility of paying for college is a burden our generation is carrying heavily, and the thought of spending money on a trip abroad seems unnecessary. Studying abroad seemed like a dream I would never achieve. One afternoon, in my English class, a professor came in and presented the “England: Culture in Context” study …
Friends, today we are going to have a conversation about positivity when you look in the mirror, and embracing yourself the way you are right now. This is not a topic I have mastered, but is something I am working toward every single day. You are a valuable human being, the way you are right now. …