Happy New Year! I know people have mixed feelings on New Year’s resolutions, and personally, I think that you definitely do not need a new year to create a new you, but if the new year inspires you to make a change, that’s excellent! Was “be more positive” on your list of resolutions this year?…… Continue reading 12 Books to Make Each Month of 2017 Your Most Positive Yet
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The Happy Ending I’m Working On
I’m about to get raw with you, so bear with me. As many of you know, I was in a serious accident in January. It rocked my world and not in a good way. Not only did it happen to begin with, it happened while I was living out my lifelong dream of traveling. I’ve…… Continue reading The Happy Ending I’m Working On
Earth Day 2016: 16 Simple Ways to Honor Earth & Help the Enviornment
Reduce. The best way not to contribute waste the world? Reduce how much you use. Recycling is great, but it takes energy to do so, so by reducing your output of recycling, you’re reducing the energy consumption. Pretty neat, huh? Reuse. I’ve been known to turn old creamer bottles into jugs to infuse water with…… Continue reading Earth Day 2016: 16 Simple Ways to Honor Earth & Help the Enviornment
February 2016 Self Love Challenge
Hey guys, I just heard from Cupid. He’s shining up his arrow. Hope you’re ready. Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that is both loved and hated. It’s a lonely and depressing time for some people, which is amplified simply because love and romance is everywhere. When I was single, I would buy myself…… Continue reading February 2016 Self Love Challenge
Hello, Costa Rica!
Pura vida! I arrived in Costa Rica Saturday evening after a long journey- I woke up from a couple hours sleep at my father’s house on my hard old mattress (seriously, the thing belonged to my great aunt when she was a girl living in the house). My loving fiancĂ© drove us to the Boston…… Continue reading Hello, Costa Rica!
December Goals Check In/2016 Goals!
It’s that time of month again! Goals Check In Stay out of Internet comment sections. Complete! My Facebook is completely gone, solving that problem for good. Document the fun. I believe I did this, but I would still like to improve upon it! Lucky me got a very nice DSLR for Christmas this year, so…… Continue reading December Goals Check In/2016 Goals!
My Own 2015 Best Nine
If you’re on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new trend- people are entering their usernames into a website, where it analyzes your profile and comes back with your nine of your top liked photos of the past year. Here are my results: This was a big year for me- engaged (well, technically engaged in 2014)…… Continue reading My Own 2015 Best Nine
Thanksgiving 2015: 100 Things I Am Thankful For Right Now
If you’re like my family, you’ll sit down to dinner tomorrow and talk about what you’re thankful for. That’s what Thanksgiving is all about- being thankful for what we have and counting our blessings. Here is my list of things I am thankful for this holiday. Feel free to add your own in the comments…… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2015: 100 Things I Am Thankful For Right Now
10 Reasons Why You (yes, you!) Should Start Doing Yoga
Yoga, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… My yoga mat is my happy place. I turn to yoga when I need to find my center, when I need to stretch, when I need a pick-me-up or a distraction, when I need to pray, when I’m sad or lonely, when I’m in…… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why You (yes, you!) Should Start Doing Yoga
What Is She Wearing?!: Stacks on Stacks of Bracelets
One of the best parts of getting ready for the day is accessorizing. I have a couple choice pieces I always wear, but I also like to make bold statements about my personality or mood through my accessories. I know I’m not alone in this! My general picks always have some sort of meaning and…… Continue reading What Is She Wearing?!: Stacks on Stacks of Bracelets