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 …
Hello friends! Hope you having a wonderful Wednesday. I’ve been living in Minneapolis for a little while now and I am loving it! Exploring a new city with my favorite person and getting to know each other better has been so amazing. As many of you know, Bryan and I were in a long distance relationship …
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 …
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 …
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! … …
A few weeks ago, my book club had our first meeting; an intimate group of passionate readers gathered in my mom’s front room and sipped tea. For this May meeting, we discussed a book we were all eager to have read: Becoming by Michelle Obama. Despite political affiliation, there is something for everyone within the …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
