I've been at my new job for almost three months now, and while I really enjoy all the new challenges, I've been so exhausted. A lot of things have been put on the back burner in the mean time, including my self care. I didn't do it intentionally, and it took me a while to even realize it had happened. I stopped washing and exfoliating my face. I just used micellar water to take my makeup ... Continue Reading
Listen to Your Heart
Besides being a great song, it's also a great life lesson. Listen to your heart, but not just for matters concerning love or relationships with others. Listen for yourself. Hear me out (pun unintended). I feel like a lot of us look outside of ourselves for guidance. We want someone else to tell us what to do or how we should do something. That way, if something goes wrong, then it's not really ... Continue Reading
Baby, I’m Sorry (I Am Sorry)
First of all, I love Demi Lovato and her song "Sorry, Not Sorry." Secondly, I am sorry. Through this journey of self-love, body positivity and self-discovery, I've realized a lot of things about myself, my life and the people around me. Most realizations have been really positive. But there have been a few that are the opposite, that are draped in shame and discomfort. Things like that are hard ... Continue Reading
Book Review: Confessions of a Bone Woman
As you know, I've been on quite the personal journey lately. It's honestly been a journey that's taken several years, but it really kicked into high gear when I was laid off from my corporate job at the end of August. Books have always been a passion and safe space for me, especially when I've gone through difficult times. I've read a lot of great and not-so-great books during my lifetime, but ... Continue Reading