The other day, I came across an inspirational audio on Instagram. So, I did what any good blogger and content creator would do and created a Reel. But hours after I created the content, the audio kept replaying in my…
Summer Highs and Lows
When a season comes to a close, there’s usually a period of reflection afterward. And I had a lot to reflect on this summer. There were new adventures, friendships, and clients. But there was also loss, sadness, and grief. At…
The Importance of a Girl’s Night
Here’s something people rarely tell you about when it comes to making friends: Once you’re out of school, making friends in adulthood gets harder. It’s easy when you’re in school—you befriend people in your classes, dorm, or who are in…
Why Does Time Seem to Fly as an Adult?
We’ve all been told at one time or another not to wish our lives away. Or that when we turn 21, it feels like life moves faster. But nobody ever mentioned how easy it is to lose track of time…
New Year, New Goals
Here we are—about to wrap up the first week of 2023. While I had a slow start to my new year, I ended the week busier than ever and feeling accomplished. I seemed to have gained steam after writing about…
What’s it Like to be an Equestrian?
My love for horses first began in summer camp. For a kid that didn’t come from a horse family, getting introduced to these gentle giants seemed like magic. Eventually, as my passion grew, I moved on to a summer camp…
Dear You at 36
I am a couple of years behind on what has become an annual tradition—writing a note to myself on my birthday (apparently, the last note I wrote was when I turned 33). The past two years were nothing like what…
The Importance of Routines
It’s hard to believe that I have been going to visit my grandmother nightly in the nursing home for one full year already. I remember this time last year so vividly—her condition was poor, and the situation was touch and…
Sailing Through Life
As a caregiver, I don’t often get much time to myself. So when a few former co-workers decided to get together and arrange a sailing trip around my hectic schedule, I carved out the time. Something about being out on…
The Importance of a Sanity Fund
If you’re in the millennial generation, you likely know that adulting is hard—and it’s expensive! Between the high cost of living—rent, car, insurance, food, etc.—and demanding work schedules, a sanity fund has never been more crucial. What’s a sanity fund,…
How I Found the Silver Lining in a Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
People are not usually thankful for a cancer diagnosis. It’s hard to think of something so disruptive and life-altering as a positive experience. But, as with most things in life, we are never totally in control. And a cancer diagnosis…
Why Being A Multi-Hyphenated Person is a Good Thing
Remember when you were in school, and everyone told you that you had to declare a major, decide what you wanted to do in life, and then actually go out in the world and do it? Well, I’m here to…