After many months, I can’t believe I’m finally sitting at my desk, blank page in front of me, and typing a new blog post. Today is day one of a new chapter in my life. It’s the first day I’m officially ‘funemployed’ while I figure out my next steps. I did something I didn’t imagine happening for a long time—I quit my job. And I did it to put my mental health first. My Denial It wasn’t an easy decision by any means and I was too scared to quit for two reasons—financial security and guilt. For the past six…
It’s been a cold, dry start to the year and I’ve spent a lot of time trying out new clean beauty products. Check out what I’m loving most below! Jupiter Hair Care Hello Jupiter gifted me a set of their new shampoo and conditioner and I swear in just a few weeks my hair grew INCHES. My scalp can get dry in the cold winter months, but ever since using Jupiter, both my scalp and hair are hydrated and nourished.…
Weekend brunch is a way of life, one I terribly miss during the pandemic. Although I can’t go out to support my favorite local eateries, I order in a lot! If you’re planning on visiting New York in the future (or live here and looking for a new place to try) check out these small businesses! SOHO Short for “South of Houston”—pronounced HOUSE-ton, not hews-ton—Soho is a must visit neighborhood. Chic, cobblestone streets, fabulous shopping, and great street style. Check…
I’m all about a good Netflix night… or Netflix and chill if that’s more your jam. During quarantine I’ve definitely watched and rewatched more TV shows than ever before! Here’s a growing list of my favorites (from Netflix, Amazon Prime, HULU, HBO, and Disney+) depending on your mood, vibe, and preferred genres! MY FAVORITES OF ALL TIME Sopranos – There’s a reason this is the best TV show of all time for a reason. The Queen’s Gambit – I’m not…
Longtime readers will know I love a tasty, quick snack, and one of my go-to lately has been this Asian cucumber salad. Healthy, refreshing, tasty, and super easy to make! Those are my kinds of recipes. 🙂 It’s very refreshing and the crispy, crunchy cucumber marinated in the delicious dressing makes it an addictive snack. Like all good salads, the dressing is made with some oil, vinegar, and seasoning. Ingredients Cucumber Rice Vinegar (2 tbsp) Sesame Oil (1 tbsp) Soy…
If you follow my Instagram, you know I’m always testing new skincare products. After years of trial and error, I’ve finally nailed down a fabulous morning routine—all with clean ingredients! The routine is simple and keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day. Most importantly, it also protects me with ample SPF. Finally, I’m very happy to have narrowed it down to as few steps as possible—it’s all about less is more and quality over quantity! Face Wash I use the…
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