As I am sitting here watching another cheesy Christmas movie, I am reflecting on this past semester. So much has changed in this short time and I am so excited to see what it brings. I have experienced so much growth in this season. I made so many connections and joined in on some of … Continue reading Another Semester Gone
On July 16th of this year, I started a 16-week fitness challenge. I had no idea what I was getting into, I just knew I needed to intentionally invest in my health daily. This challenge helped me learn more about myself than any other fitness routine I have done. I pushed myself harder … Continue reading My 16 Week Fitness Challenge
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
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
What do you do for you? We all need to have things that we do for ourselves. Whether it be a destressing hobby or relaxing escape, find your thing. We spend all day pouring out of ourselves through work, relationships, and daily tasks; by the end of the day we are running on empty and … Continue reading Self Care Hacks
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