

Navigating Long Distance Friendships and the Magic of Wumbo Wednesdays
This post discusses long distance friendships and what my friend group does to navigate them
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Surviving Not Thriving: The Unconventional Guide to Making it Through the Holiday Season
Every year around this time, I get this weird sensation that I must fix everything imperfect in my life by New Year. I am sure it has to do with the desire to "start fresh", but this just adds an exorbitant level of stress to a season which is already arguably the most stressful. Well, why is that? Is it the pressure to find the "perfect gift"? Is it the financial burden that comes with buying every person you have known since third grade a gift? Probably both, but I am not a
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Have Yourself a Merry Little (Women) Christmas: 3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Decorate Sustainably
This article discussed three easy ways to cozy up your holiday season inspired by the March sisters from Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"
Nov 22, 20255 min read


Am I Cooked or Cooking? My experience making "good soup"
I want to start by saying as I begin this exploration that I absolutely HATE cooking. Cooking is abstract, artistic while baking (big fan) is concrete and scientific (safe) if you will. While I do love being artsy and creative, it does not bode well when throwing together a dish off the cuff. Admittedly, this is new territory for me since my husband has mainly be the "chef" in the relationship since the beginning, but he is working full time/in school and I am "fun" employed,
Nov 17, 20255 min read
Making "Total Scents": How Candles Calm My Anxious Brain
This is one way I manage my anxiety and stress. This article takes you step by step through the candle making process.
Oct 28, 20256 min read
Overcoming Anxiety: My Journey from Girl Boss to Unemployed Housewife
Anxiety can creep up out of nowhere, especially when life finds you across the world without your support system or a job. The quiet days at home, the lack of a structured routine, and the constant inner dialogue telling me to find my "productive purpose" all contributed to a growing sense of self-doubt and anxiety. This post shares my personal (still ongoing) journey through these obstacles, the steps I am currently taking to regain control, and how I am able to find my peac
Oct 28, 20258 min read


















