Tag Archives: Uplifting

Practicing Perseverance

So, lately I have been trying, once again, to spend less time doom scrolling on socials and more time investing in my life and the kind of person I am. One of the ways I have been doing this is by finally working through my reading list. Coincidentally, it is a list that was heavilyContinue reading “Practicing Perseverance”

Plus-Sized Disneyland

Last month I got the opportunity to not only live out a childhood dream, but also overcome a sizeable fear that has been growing in my mind lately. As a child raised in the 90’s you can sure bet that I was raised on Disney. I grew up watching movies like The Lion King, BeautyContinue reading “Plus-Sized Disneyland”

Recognizing Growth

Let’s get personal for a minute. Have you ever felt stuck before? Like somehow all personal growth stopped at 24 years old even though your ID says you are north of 30, and your knees like to pretend that they’re 75. Until pretty recently, this is how I would have describe myself. Mentally stuck atContinue reading “Recognizing Growth”

Summer Update 2023

It has been a crazy few months, but as I sit here at a local park, typing this update, I can’t help but realize how immensely blessed I am. It is a beautiful summer day here, with fluffy white clouds dotted across a blue sky and a gentle breeze keeping the heat at bay. ButterfliesContinue reading “Summer Update 2023”

The Personal Side of History

I have been thinking a lot about history lately, which fills my head with unattributed quotes like: “History is written by the victors” and “Those who forget their history are destined to repeat it.” History, also, always feels distant, as though it has only ever been something that happened long ago, or far away, evenContinue reading “The Personal Side of History”