Spring is gradually (very gradually) arriving in Chicago, which means that hibernation season is officially coming to an end – it’s time to get out and about again! I’ve been thinking of all the things I’m looking forward to doing now that it’s getting nice enough to be outside, and I recently realized how many of the things I’m looking forward to are things I didn’t even know existed when… Continue Reading
Bogotá, 2018
We’re going to South America! Literally the five most exciting words I had heard in a long time back in mid-2018, when my boyfriend and I decided to book the trip. For years, YEARS, South America (any part, I didn’t care where) was at the top of my list of places to travel. I was enchanted by every part of it – the historic architecture, the bright colors, the beautiful… Continue Reading
Decor Ideas for a Bland Office Space
After months and months (and months) of searching, sending your resume to anyone possible, and countless exhausting rounds of interviewing, it’s official – you’ve landed a new job. Hooray! Friendly co-workers? Check. Better hours? Definitely. More interesting work? Yep! Awesome office space? Ehhhh, not so much. Unless you’ve recently signed on to work with one of those millennial-run-and-decorated startups we’ve all seen photos of (you know the ones – floor… Continue Reading
Graduation Gift Guide
Graduation season is just around the corner, and while it’s definitely a very exciting time, it can also be a liiittle tricky for those of us trying to figure out appropriate gifts for the newly-minted grads. Gift giving can be tough as it is, but graduation gifts are kind of in their own little class. Not only do you want to get the grad something you think they would like,… Continue Reading
Why I Meditate (and Recommend the Practice to Others)
For those who have never attempted meditation, the idea can be a bit intimidating. Trust me, I know – mainly because I used to be one of those people who absolutely did not think I was meant to meditate. Even the idea of forcing myself to sit still and try to think of nothing for any amount of time was enough to make me anxious. I mean really, who has… Continue Reading
How I Stay Mindful
What does it mean to be mindful? I think it means slightly different things to different people; to me, it’s the practice of being aware of the mind and of what it’s doing, rather than just letting it run rampant. What does your inner dialogue look like? How do you speak to yourself? Are you kind? Encouraging? Forgiving? Or, as so many of us are, are you harsh, critical, and… Continue Reading
My Favorite Winter Reads
One of my favorite things to do when it’s cold and snowy out is to curl up on my couch or in bed with a book. I’ve always loved reading, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that it’s become more and more difficult for me to find books that I truly enjoy reading. I’ve also begun to notice that my taste in books runs toward the macabre. The darker… Continue Reading