“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” I think we’ve all heard this quote. And while it may not be true for every individual, I think it can find its place in many facets of life. I have a lot of places that have felt like home…
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5 Sunday Self-Care To-Dos
1. Do something for your mind.You’re about to have a busy week, do something that gives your brain a break. Meditate, read a book, watch your favorite Netflix show. Anything to let you relax. 2. Do something for your body.If you’re working from home or in an office, you’re probably sitting a lot. Utilize Sunday…
Judge Less, Compliment More
Seriously, if everyone was as nice as the girls I run into drunkenly in the bar bathroom, my self-esteem would be through the roof. But it's not. It's not for most of us. We are constantly trying to live up to what we see on the magazine covers or on the popular Instagram pages. We…
What I’ve Learned After 4 Years Of Being In A Relationship
Life is hard and relationships are an aspect of life - so they aren't always easy either. My boyfriend and I are celebrating 4 years together and if there's one thing I learned, it's that nothing is a constant. I wrote about how our 3rd year together had the theme of sticking together. I don't…
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Revisiting My Word Of 2020
My word for 2020 is acceptance - and boy, have I really had to put that to use. I like to think back to my word every once in a while and reflect on how I've been doing. I've had to accept a lot this year. I think we can all agree that 2020 pretty…
The Art Of Taking It Slow
Taking it slow sounds easy enough. You're trying to ease into a new relationship, tip toe around some things to avoid rushing in too fast and getting hurt. There's nothing wrong with taking it slow. In fact, I would encourage it. Falling head over heels in love sounds nice and all - but it also…
Accepting The Past
I feel like I have been through so many versions of myself. I was once shy, cold, and moody in high school. I was a push-over and boyfriend obsessed my first half of college. I was reckless and couldn't be caught when I graduated college. And now I am settled, finding new parts of myself,…
Why We Settle And Why I Get It
Relationships are a fragile thing. One string becomes frayed, it gets snagged, and the whole thing unravels into your hands. You never saw it coming. Basically since the start of this blog, I've expressed my fears on settling. Especially settling for someone you don't really love. Settling for less than fireworks, all in romance, and…
Make A List Of The Things That Make You Unhappy
Republished from 2016 I'm a list maker. If I don't write everything I need to know or remember down in front of me, then it's pretty much useless. Even if you're not the kind of person that stays organized by making lists - there are some things that just need to be written down. Goals, important…
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I’m Emotionally Stupid
I googled the term "emotionally stupid" because I wanted to know if anyone else was as dumb as me when it comes to identifying their own emotions, specifically when it comes to romance. One of the first things that popped up was a question on Yahoo Answers asking: "Why are men so emotionally stupid???" There…