I dream of living in a fluffy fantasy world of magic, adventure, and romance. As much as I love reading about my dream life between the covers of a dusty old tome, I think it’s too special to be relegated to the realm of imagination. Your life is extraordinary. You don’t need permission to make…
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Wholesome Homemaking
I've recently moved…where to Narnia. And when I'm not trying to evade the Jadis, I've been preoccupied with the task of nesting my space. I don’t think there is an arbitrary period of time required for one to feel “settled” in a new location. You can put the boxes away and display your memorabilia and…
Cultivate Community
Your environment has a huge impact on your personal wellbeing. When I initially moved into my new home I felt out of place, lonely, and homesick. What I had hoped for was to find a place I could call home. But I am a firm believer that home is not a feeling we simply happen…
Fear Assessment
Few things in my life have had a more profound impact on my outlook than the philosophy of stoicism. At the heart of many stoic beliefs is the understanding that we only have control of our actions. The problems of the external world, our past actions, and future outcomes are outside the realm of our…
Professional Skincare Habits for Glowing Skin
https://youtu.be/ny_Yh7qMCXw My skin health has been a bit of a roller coaster. I've struggled with cystic acne, closed comedones, and the scaring that follows. Unfortunately, my journey to clear skin was much more complicated and drawn out than finding the ideal skincare regime. You can find my lovely sob story about how many products fail…
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Facing Anxiety and Indecision
I've spent most of my life within the formal confines of academia, with a clear direction for my immediate future and support from two loving parents. I'm aware of how lucky I am for this alone. I grew into an adult with many of the exterior markers of success. Yet, still, when looking towards the…
The Key to Finding Love and Building Healthy Relationships
Dating is a huge time investment. We don't get any time back, and I've learned the hard way how painful it can be when you realize you've given away your time to someone who didn't deserve it instead of nourishing the relationships that feed your soul. Photo by Fabrizio Verrecchia on Unsplash This year has been stuffed with…
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A Study in Self-Care
Uncertainty has crept into my life in the last few months. My traditional work routine is now a stay at home gig. Shared spaces have closed their doors. Small businesses have been forced to temporarily or permanently close. And we have put up physical barriers between neighbors to preserve our physical health as the isolation…