This past Sunday was International Kindness Day. While it is always great to be kind to others and goodness knows this world needs more kindness in it, people need to remember to be kind to themselves. I have been doing a lot of introspection into my own happiness. I created my own "yes" list, inspired by … Continue reading My “Yes” List
Category: better life
Core Desired Feelings- 2016
If you have not read Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte, I HIGHLY recommend it. After quite the year of ups and downs I decided to take her approach to resolutions. Not setting specific goals, but identifying how you want to feel and deciding what you need to feel that way. The book includes the first part, describing … Continue reading Core Desired Feelings- 2016
Spend Time, Not Money
A few years ago, I wrote a post about Black Friday (found here). I hate Black Friday with a fiery passion, mainly because it brings out the worst in people. So this is another plea to you all, please spend time with your families this week don't plan your life around shopping. More importantly, please … Continue reading Spend Time, Not Money
I Hate When Gwenyth Paltrow is Right
Gwenyth Paltrow has always bothered me. She just comes off very pretentious. Every time I hear a quote from her I silently mock her in my head and probably make the faces of a 12 year old mocking their parent. Last year, she and Chris Martin decided to get a divorce, except she referred to it … Continue reading I Hate When Gwenyth Paltrow is Right
Mistakes, Fear and Creativity
When I was a child I was RIDICULOUSLY afraid of everything! I wanted all my ducks in a row as well everyone else's. I remember hating when my mom would say "I don't know where we are," when we were driving. I'd have a full blown meltdown. I was sure that it meant we were … Continue reading Mistakes, Fear and Creativity
Authentically Living
I've been writing and rewriting this blog post in my head since this afternoon. Today, I am beyond infuriated with how I am treated as a young, unmarried woman. Here is why: I received a "gift" in the mail today from an "Aunt." This gift included a note and a few books. Sounds lovely right? … Continue reading Authentically Living
Clean breakfast- #1
Aside from smoothies, the summer I trained for my half marathon the only things I ate for breakfast were oatmeal or egg whites. Luckily for me, I came across a recipe that combined the two so that I could switch it up! These are high protein "pancakes" (I use that term loosely because they really … Continue reading Clean breakfast- #1
Life’s Twists and Turns
It's been awhile since I published anything! Life has been throwing me some curve balls but, I've been hitting them and life has been fabulous. Last week, I spent 3 days in the mountains with some 6th graders. Having done something similar in the past I was expecting nothing but complaining. Inner city kids do … Continue reading Life’s Twists and Turns
Quest for Financial Literacy
I have been reading and listening to a lot about personal finance. This has never been something that has interested me until now. I would have never known it interested me because I went to school for education which does not require any economics or finance courses. I certainly have never had any personal role … Continue reading Quest for Financial Literacy
Soul Food Sunday- Spring Break
I've been on Spring break this week, one of the perks of being a teacher. It has been incredibly nice to lounge about with no immediate plans that must be attended too. I hiked, I met with friends for a 3 pm happy hour, I tried to organize my life, I read, I meditated, I … Continue reading Soul Food Sunday- Spring Break
Confessions of A Likely Spinster 