I used to have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I was an emotional eater. I used food to fill the voids in my life. I used food as a crutch, as a filler for boredness, and even as a filler for my water intake. Sugar controlled me. If there was a dessert in my … Continue reading Journey to a Better Me
I moved into a wonderful little apartment and have worked tirelessly to make it my own. It is my happy space and I am so excited to share it with you. The Renovation: This was an unfinished space that my step-dad had completed for me. I personally painted every wall, plus the ceilings and … Continue reading My Apartment Makeover
I am not special. I am not of above average intelligence. I simply have a lot of grit. Getting good graded in college has been something I have come to expect of myself. It is not something I stress over or pressure myself about I simply work hard. Starting college is going to challenge you … Continue reading An Open Letter to College Freshmen
I have so many people that ask me with a somewhat perplexed look on their "Why do you use those oils?" So I thought I would explain it. I love natural products. I believe God created things on this earth to sustain us through our lives. Our bodies are designed to use things from the … Continue reading Why Essential Oils
I'm back.I lost my balance these last few months. I have moved to a new place (Blog Post Update Coming Soon) and dealt with some challenging summer courses. I was juggling a lot of things and so before I dropped I sat a few things aside. Leaving my SeneGence business was not an easy decision. … Continue reading Relaunching Me
It's time for some very real talk. College is challenging. This semester has hit me really hard and I have struggled to find a balance in life. Just like almost all college students, I juggle a lot of different tasks, commitments, and responsibility. This month, I hit a breaking point. I have too much on … Continue reading Finding a Balance
I am so excited! This past week I successfully meal-prepped throughout this past week. Syllabus week has been a blur and my schedule has definitely called for lots of meal prep. Here's the food: This Asian Stir-Fry has been my absolute favorite this week. Grilled chicken Some stir-fry veggies Fried Egg Quinoa This Mexican Skillet meal is … Continue reading One Week of Meal Prep
My schedule has me running 100 miles a minute. Life is a roller coaster and I am hanging on tight. Two important things to me, beauty and fitness. There are many days I am off early in the morning to workout and get to work and school! That means I either do my makeup before … Continue reading Gym Beauty
I am an adult now. As an adult, I have to think of stuff like Finances and my Credit Score. (which is surprisingly good for my age, thank you) Lately, I have been focusing on THE BUDGET. I'm trying to figure out where my money goes (It's mostly Food and LipSense it seems) and how … Continue reading Budgeting Basics
I have succumbed to the glorious Adult Coloring Book fad. Since last summer I have seen these little things pop up everywhere including my local boutique, the grocery store, and social media ads. As soon as I tried it I was hooked. I am a creative at heart. I love to bring life (and color) … Continue reading Adult Coloring Book
The Madison Olivia 