The past three months or so have met me with with some pretty massive life changes. I mean, I moved across the country, began my first 9-5 job, moved into a new apartment, and assumed full financial responsibility. I don’t care what anyone says, the transition from college into the working world is the most [Continue Reading…]
How I Made It Up Texas’ Steepest Hill With NO Gas
At 8:30am, I climbed in my car, dreading the traffic-riddled commute to my office. I have a digital gas tank, with 25 little notches that deplete as I drive. On this particular morning, I had 5 notches left, meaning that 1/5 of my gas tank was full. Perfect, I thought, I’ll drive to work and [Continue Reading…]
Remembering the Day That Changed Everything
On this day, September 11th, 2013, I, like many Americans, am remembering the day 12 years ago that changed history forever. {source} I will never forget the look of terror on my 5th grade teacher’s face as he closed the windows and locked the door. All of my classmates and I sat tight in our [Continue Reading…]
Blessing Bags for the Homeless
I’m in my car a lot these days. Each morning on my way to work (30-45minutes) and each evening on my way back home (another 30-45minutes), plus heading to the grocery store, the gym, Target, and other errands. (Y’all, Texas is big. It’s no big deal to drive 25 minutes to get to a favorite [Continue Reading…]
In Defense of Crying–On a Daily Basis
I am the oldest of three siblings. I am strong-willed, tenacious, and relatively predictable. I wouldn’t describe myself as a particularly moody person, although I have my moments. I can be too rigid at times, but I live according to a plan and always have short-term and long term goals in mind. I find comfort [Continue Reading…]
Update on Decorating My Bedroom (ahem, eating my elephant)
If you’re new around these parts–WELCOME! Before reading this post, however, you may want to check out this one. Let me refresh your memory…this was the state of my bedroom about a month ago. Cute headboard. Everything else was pretty much a mismatched mess. Certainly a far cry from the cozy seaside villa I dreamed [Continue Reading…]
Beautiful & Symbolic New Etsy Art
A while ago, I received a package in the mail from John with a “just because” gift. Aren’t those the best? Turns out, he saw that I had pinned this to my Pinterest board and decided to make my day and buy it for me! Smart man to use Pinterest! 🙂 Wonderful man to be [Continue Reading…]
9 Kitchen Essentials for the Twenty-Something
I felt like I had a fair amount of kitchen tools until I moved into my apartment and started to unpack. It went a little like this…”Oh yeah, the colander was one of my roommates’–riiight, the blender was another one’s–the baking dish wasn’t even mine?” It felt a bit like starting over. Over the past [Continue Reading…]
How Green is my Thumb?
I’ve never really planted anything. But, now that I’m in my own apartment, I feel like I should see if I can make things grow or if there’s a reason why planting in my life has been restricted to Jessica Day and smooching my man. So, while I walked through heaven on earth Target, I [Continue Reading…]
When I grow up, all I want to be is a mom.
Let me preface with this: I in no way mean offense to any woman reading this–this is my truth and my life. I respect yours more than you know. I have graduated from college with an excellent degree and got a job that not only pays the bills but teaches me, but what it all boils down to for me is [Continue Reading…]
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