Photo by Fineas Anton on Unsplash 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 ... Continue Reading
Book Review: The Body Is Not An Apology
Photo by Emily Rudolph on Unsplash I've known about Sonya Renee Taylor and her website The Body Is Not An Apology for a year or so now, so when I was sent The Body Is Not An Apology by her for review, I was psyched. I've been on a self-love and body positivity journey for a few years now, and I'm always looking for new books or resources to further my knowledge and understanding. Basically, ... Continue Reading
Why I Decided to Not Lose Weight for My Wedding
Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash I decided to not purposely lose any weight for my upcoming wedding, and this seems like a novel/revolutionary concept to some people. I've attended a few bridal expos with my fiancé, and there are always a lot of gyms, weight loss management centers, etc. in attendance. If you want to lose weight for you, go for it! As long as it's to make you happy and ... Continue Reading
January 2018 Favorites
Photo by Kate Williams on Unsplash Somehow it's February already, so let's dive into my favorites from the last month! ShiKai Borage Therapy Hand Cream This stuff has totally saved my skin in the last few weeks since I've been using it. I notice a difference in my hands right away and over time, so it's the perfect formula for me. A little bit goes a long way, and it doesn't take very long to ... Continue Reading