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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! … …
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. …
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 …
Solo Date – Enjoy An Independent Day
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 Through My Day
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 …