Why I Stopped Using My Apple Watch

About 8 months ago, I strapped my Apple Watch back on my wrist, resolved to add an extra layer of commitment to my fitness journey. I’d already been committed to fitness for years. I’ve oscillated between 3-4 workout weeks to 6-7, depending on my goals, for at least 5 years. I say this because I…

On Religion

Since beginning the journey of adulthood, one of my primary goals has been to live in a way that is authentic to my soul– this isn’t as cheesy as it sounds, hang tight my friends. A big part of this authenticity means sharing what spirals through my brain by writing about it (why hello blog,…

Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going

    It’s been a long year-and-a-half since I last took to the keyboard to blog. Sure, hobbies fall by the wayside when life gets busy– and a busy year it was indeed; I completed an awesome internship, started my last year of college, graduated college, traveled to a  bunch of cool places and of course…

I Encourage You to Listen

I’m sure you’ve heard the age old saying, “we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” Let’s just say that it would be an “alternative fact” to claim that I have ever upheld this life motto. I am not a bad listener per se, I am…

Ciao America

Ciao America! Disclaimer: the gelato withdrawals are real and I am already vicariously living through my pictures, hence the gelato cover photo. To the point: I thought that four months abroad would be the perfect opportunity for me to blog all the time. I haven’t blogged since September. Here’s the thing: I really was having…

Strong v. Weak

I think society has this misconception about what strength is. I’m not talking about physical strength here; I’m talking about mental, emotional strength. I think that people always assume they need to present themselves as constantly happy, constantly prepared and put together, completely devoid of insecurities.

Behind the Name

I have wanted to start a blog for a few years now. I have always loved the idea of engaging in a community and outlet where I can share my own ideas and opinions and read about the ideas and opinions of others around me. I have always loved journal writing, and writing in general….