Now that I've manages to successfully evade death for a full 31 years, I thought I'd reflect about getting older, how my attitude towards birthdays have changed, about how dealing with disappointments in my 20s has made me feel more capable and more excited about what I might be facing in my 30s.
Read MoreStaying fit and healthy isn't always the easiest, especially if you travel, have a hectic schedule, or need to stay on a pretty tight budget. Here are some of my favorite resources and tips for eating healthy and squeezing in exercise on the go!
Read More"New year, new you" often surpasses general goals like waking up earlier or eating healthier. The idea of a fresh start at the beginning of the year is a great time to get organize and clean house. But when does decluttering and annual cleaning cross the line in simply being wasteful?
Read MoreDecember went by as fast as always: Holiday parties, a trip to New York, and more. Although it was one of my busiest months so far, I still managed to find time to enjoy some of the smaller things in life. Here are my favorites in music, movies beauty and more.
Read MoreAs the new year looms near, I want to take a moment to look back on my 2017. I tried a lot of "stuff" for my blog series, but how many of those things am I keeping up with after the challenge is over? What would I do differently? And what do I have planned for my 2018?
Read MoreGrowing up, my family has A LOT of holiday albums (I think we'd buy my mom a new one every year), and we'd listen to Christmas music from the day after Thanksgiving 'till New Years non-stop. Basically living in our house was like working in a mall, but with less Mariah Carey. As an adult, I've carried on this tradition and even added on to my collection of holiday favorites.
Read More2018 will be an ambitious reading year for me, as I've added the 50 Book Challenge to my list of New Years Resolutions. Here are some of the books on my reading list for the upcoming season.
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I did No Shopping November this past month and it turned out to be one of the most difficult challenges I set for myself (going 100 days without drinking was actually easier).
Read MoreNovember went by super fast for me. Between the end of my 100 Days Sober and the Thanksgiving holiday, I stayed busy keeping up with everything life has thrown my way. But no matter how busy I get, I still have time to enjoy a few of the small things. Here are my favorite things from November.
Read MoreIt stands to reason, that everyone has felt awkward at some point in their life. For some people, these are only small situational blips—often turned hilarious cocktail party stories after the awkwardness has past. For other, this feeling of awkwardness can seem like a never-end, daily occurrence. Here's how I deal with awkward situations.
Read MoreAbout a week ago someone introduced me to the phrase "cuffing season." (Honestly, I've known of the concept for quite a while, but felt silly like I'd been living under a rock for not knowing the phrase itself, which has been popular enough for years to have plenty of memes and urban dictionary entries.)
Read MoreSo far this year I've done a month without sugar, a month with no trash, and I'm currently in a month-long challenge of not shopping (for the exception of groceries). But by far the longest project I've decided to take on has been 100 Days Sober....
I went sober for 100 days to learn more about what it's like to be an alcoholic. The experience grew into life lessons I'll value forever.
Read MoreBefore we get too far into November, here are some of my favorite things from the month of October.
Read MoreFor the month of September, I went strictly zero waste. By zero waste (the most common term used for it), I really mean zero trash. For a month, I avoided the use of any product that would create trash and limited myself to products that can be reused, recycled, or composted. But can you really be zero waste long term?
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Mini candy bars? Costumes? Haunted houses and spooky stories? Yes please! My concept of a great Halloween has grown and changed as I've gotten older, but the holiday will always be near and dear to my heart.
Read MoreHoliday are a wonderful, joyful time of year that often makes one feel stretched a little too thin. This year, I'm devising a plan to avoid any of the headaches and have an a relaxing, stress-free holiday season.
Read MoreMoving to China was an adventure and my first week in particular was full of mistakes, triumphs, and adjusting expectations. Relive my first 168 hours in Beijing.
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I love reading: sci-fi, fantasy, biographies and more! Here's a list of what I'm looking forward to reading this fall.
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Some of my favorite things from the month of September—It's been a busy month, but that doesn't mean I couldn't find a little time to enjoy some of the smaller things in life.
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I went zero waste for the entire month of September, "Trash-free September" as I like to call it. It was a difficult experience that altered pretty much every aspect of my life and has changed the way I look at plastic and packaging forever.
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