I started this on March 2, 2019. Three and a half months ago life was so different. Three and a half months before that, even more different. And the way I've looked at my girlfriends has also changed drastically. For the best. My two greatest friends and I have been long distance for years. We… Continue reading Thank God for Girlfriends
Category: lifestyle
Eight Kitchen Necessities for Meal Prep
About a year ago, I started a job that required an hour commute. I was not a morning person by any means. I found myself prioritizing sleep weekday mornings instead of packing a lunch together. Which caused me to eat out, not always healthy or economically friendly, or not eat lunch at all, which is… Continue reading Eight Kitchen Necessities for Meal Prep
#IWD
Disclaimer: as you read this, be aware that I have already taken my double dose of melatonin. Earlier this week, my mom called me. She calls me on the daily, but the particular conversation I am going to reference happened earlier this week. It was Sunday, so we each delivered a download on our respective… Continue reading #IWD
“I Won’t Forget to Put Roses on Your Grave”
I don't think anyone ever accused the Stones of being too ethical or too moral, but that could just be my age showing. However, as part of my resolution to do more, I am going to broaden my creative thinking. Sticky Fingers is a great album. From the functional zipper to the actual music. I… Continue reading “I Won’t Forget to Put Roses on Your Grave”
No Spending January: Day 22
Yikes. Things are not going great. In my defense, I started a new job, which had to be matched with a new wardrobe. Come on, I'm finally have a regular, promised paycheck. I can treat myself to a few outfits from Banana Republic (Factory, might I add!) right? However, I compromised. For every article of… Continue reading No Spending January: Day 22
No Spending January: Day Two
Yesterday, I took a look at my bank statement from December; yikes, man. It's an outlier month because of the holidays, however most of the spending was on myself. In order to be more financially comfortable in 2019, I stole a friend's idea to participate in No Spending January. The Rules: Essentials only. Gas, groceries,… Continue reading No Spending January: Day Two
Once a Bee
Four and a half years ago, I was nervous about starting the next chapter in my life: college.  I had never spent more than a week outside of Chicago, Illinois, and hadn’t spent more than five days away from my parents.  I was your run-of-the-mill 18-year-old who had no idea what was to come. When… Continue reading Once a Bee