In a world of instant gratification and worldly pleasures, where does self-care become too much? Don't get me wrong, I am an advocate of self-care and celebrate it as an absolute necessity. But I also believe there is a fine line between that and self-indulgence. The line can particularly be blurred when you are grievingContinue reading "When Does Self-Care Become Self-Indulgence?"
“You Can Do Anything” and Other Lies We Tell Our Kids
"I want to be an astronaut!" "Darling, you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up." "You can do anything that you set your mind to, sweetheart." "You're so smart, honey. The future is yours." Yeah....no. That's not how this works. You cannot do anything you set your mind to, otherwise, I wouldContinue reading "“You Can Do Anything” and Other Lies We Tell Our Kids"
Losing Yourself
Heartbreak doesn't only happen after breakups. It also happens when you lose yourself. It happens when you have no idea how you got to where you are but you know it isn't right, and you're so conflicted that it absolutely breaks you. That is when you've lost yourself. It's time to make some big and hard decisions in order to be who you once knew yourself to be, or an even better version.
One Day In Milan: Day One of a Ten Day Tour of Italy
My first stop in Italy: Milan! Italy's fashion and financial capital was full of style, food, and gorgeous churches. Here are my thoughts and recommendations.
Tour of Italy: 8 Cities in 10 Days
I backpacked my way through Italy from North to South, learned some Italian, ate gelato probably every day, and went on a mission to find the best lasagna in the country. This is how I went through 8 cities in 10 days. This is my Tour of Italy.
Compost, Manure, and Seaweed
How do I nurture the soil and how does this compost stuff work, anyhow? Here's how we do things on the farm. Read if you're interested in gardening!
WWOOF: How To Travel For Free By Working On Farms
WWOOF: World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, Worldwide Organization of Farmers, Willing Workers on Organic Farms. Whatever it means, it's basically free travel. Here's how I found it and why I decided to do it.
How I Decided What to Do After Graduation When I Changed My Degree Plan Last Minute
It's the most annoying question when you don't exactly know what you're doing in your life. Here's how I went from "I'm applying to medical schools" to "I'm joining the Peace Corps" to "oh, I'm gonna be farming in Ireland!"
The Truth About Being Pre-Med: How I Realized I Can’t Do It Alone and Decided Not To Be a Doctor
Here's how I figured out I'm not cut out to be a doctor in my senior year of college, after being pre-med my entire life.
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