Lifestyle

The Benefits of a Social Media Diet

For the last few months I’ve tried to limit my social media usage hard core. I went from spending 2-3 hours a day on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to spending less than 30 minutes a day on social media. In general, using social media often isn’t a bad thing at all. It’s a wonderful thing! …

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Miscellaneous

Random Obsession: Oceania Cinema

So this week I’ve been on a random Australian/New Zealand film kick. For the most part, films from these countries are SO, so good. When I watch movies, I search primarily for prettiness and quirkiness: I’m all about gorgeous scenery, unconventional characters and unique camera angles. My obsession started with Tracks, a recent film based …

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Lifestyle

(Overdue) Life Update

Hello friends! It’s been forever since I’ve posted, but I kinda figure that this blog has a sparse following, so….haha. Maybe that’s not the best attitude to have when it comes to blogging 😉 But there have been some big changes in my life lately, so I figured I ought to update those who do …

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Travel

Alaska Bound!

After what feels like weeks at home we’re finally off again. This time we’re heading to Alaska, and I’m STOKED! I know that it’s going to be an amazing trip. 

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Lifestyle

My Pregnancy Story (So Far)

July 13, 2017 I woke up this morning with a knot in my stomach. My period was a full five days late, and for someone whose cycles normally run like clockwork, I was starting to suspect that something was off. I’d promised myself that I’d take a pregnancy test on this particular day if “Aunt …

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Miscellaneous

[r/writingprompts]: The Shrine

I recently discovered r/writingprompts, which is basically a collection of writing prompts that anyone can respond to however they please. It’s an awesome exercise in creativity, and although I’m no professional writer, I had a lot of fun spinning up this tale.  The following is my response to this prompt: Temples are built for gods. Knowing …

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Lifestyle

Third Trimester Update

The weeks have flown by and I’m deep into my third trimester at this point. It’s finally hitting me that baby will be here NEXT MONTH! It’s overwhelming, exciting and surreal all at the same time. Here’s the lowdown on the third trimester of my first pregnancy…

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Lifestyle

25 Things I’m Prioritizing in my 25th Year

I’m officially 25! I can’t believe that I’ve made it to this insane milestone…it seems like just yesterday that I was swooning over teenage crushes, trying to figure out my career goals and daydreaming about what it would be like to be a grown up someday. But now I’ve got a firm foothold in my …

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