There’s always something special about a getaway with just my husband and I. The kind where time slows down, the sun feels warmer, and every moment is shared without the distraction from a hyper 6-year old. My husband and I recently went on our annual ‘adult only’ vacation to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic,…
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Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: 18 Books I’ve read that have sparked a new hobby
One of my yearly goals for 2023 was to get into reading. Last year I asked for a Kindle For Christmas and as much as I wanted to get into reading again, I had no idea where to start. Never did I imagine that I could say I’ve read 18 books in the last 2…
Lessons You Learn After A Failed Relationship
I’ve had my fair share of failed relationships. But it wasn’t until a serious college relationship turned abusive that I realized that there are so many lessons to be learned after heartbreak. After taking time to cry, be angry, and heal, you will see what lessons you learn after a failed relationship. Self-reflection When you…
I Hate Doctor’s Appointments
I wasn’t at the doctors appointment when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers. I was living in Tennessee when I received a phone call from my father with our worst fears confirmed. My mother in fact, did have Alzheimers. Since moving back to be closer to family, I have been able to go to the…
Should You Get Back Together With an Ex?
Should You Get Back Together With An Ex? Maybe you’ve been thinking more about a certain someone from your past. Or maybe you’ve been considering re-kindling an old love to see if the spark is still there. It’s been years since you’ve been apart, so why not try again now? Here’s when it’s okay to…
Why It’s Okay To Be The Opposite of your Partner
We’ve all heard the saying “opposites attract”. But does that really work when you are looking for your life partner? When you’re in the dating world, you are trying to find someone who you are compatible with. Maybe you’ve wondered if you can be compatible with someone who is the exact opposite of you. Well…
The Lessons I Learned After The Hardest Year Of My Life
Although I thought the year Covid hit would be one of hardest years of my life, it was nothing compared to my experiences in 2022. I ended 2022 having the worst depression I’ve had in my entire life. My mom’s health took a turn, the relationship with my father was terrible, and my marriage seemed…
Things I Loved In the Month of May
May was a month that truly went by in the blink of an eye. But it also feels like it happened forever ago. We went to the Bahamas in the beginning of May, which now feels like it was an eternity ago. Despite The Bahamas Vacation being my top favorite thing, here are a few…
Ways To Prevent The Post-College Slump
Post-college depression is REAL. And boy, did I have it hard. I never anticipated loving my college experience as much as I did. I joined a sorority, graduated with my dream job, and met my future bridesmaids. After attending college for 2, 3, 4 or even 5 years (depending on your circumstance), it can be…
5 Ways To Get Yourself Organized for the Remainder Of 2023
We are already halfway through 2023, and I can’t believe I’m even saying that. Although we can’t control everything and slow down time, we can control our own little world. The best way to do that? Getting organized. Just because the year is halfway over doesn’t mean your’e doomed. Here are 5 ways you can…