This gorgeous waterfall picture was taken almost four years ago on the first weekend trip I ever took with my now-husband. At the time, I remember feeling a lot of peace and serenity, overjoyed by all the beauty in these gardens. Today, I am trying to reflect back on that time and remember some of … Continue reading Changes
Paranormal Convention
You might be able to tell from all of the cemeteries I explore, but I love anything spooky! It's no surprise that Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I try to do something fun each weekend in October. I am looking forward to haunted houses, yard displays, corn mazes, hayrides, and farm visits, but Julian … Continue reading Paranormal Convention
Late Recap
Hello, everyone. This is the longest I've gone without writing a post, but I've been very sick since Monday and today is the first day that I am finally starting to feel a little better. It's been a rough few days, but it really reminds me of how much I take my health for granted, … Continue reading Late Recap
Starved Rock
Last Friday, my best friend and I each had a rare day off together and decided to drive up from Starved Rock. We both live near the south side of Chicago, so the drive took about an hour and 30 minutes, but it flew by because we were so busy talking! We got really lucky … Continue reading Starved Rock
Chocolate-Chip Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Hello! It is finally starting to feel like fall around here, even though it's all just moving a little too quickly for me. On Friday, my best friend and I went to Starved Rock, a state park in Illinois, and I decided to bake some muffins for some protein-packed fuel. One of my favorite ways … Continue reading Chocolate-Chip Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Labor Day In a Prairie
Hi, everyone! I hope you all had an enjoyable long weekend. Julian and I decided to go on a little adventure and drove about an hour away to the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Near there is another prairie where you can see bison, but it was closed. I started my Labor Day morning … Continue reading Labor Day In a Prairie
A Look Back at My Week
Hello! It's been a crazy week, and I haven't had much time to do anything. I seem to have developed a sinus infection last Sunday, so I was fighting it all week and had to take a small break from my workouts. The week didn't exactly go as planned in terms of my general fitness … Continue reading A Look Back at My Week
Southwest Corn Salad
I am sad that summer is starting to wind down even though fall is my favorite season. Tomorrow, the new semester of school starts, so I was busy all weekend preparing for the course, but I did have some time to throw this refreshing salad together to bring to my friend's barbecue. It's very easy … Continue reading Southwest Corn Salad
Small Recap
Hello! It's a beautiful night in Chicago - today has taken on the sort of aesthetic I love. It's slightly warm but there's a cool breeze, and the sky is gray and a little dark, but the wind in the trees rustled in a way that the movement of the leaves and the birds made … Continue reading Small Recap
Fried Cauliflower Rice w/ Tofu “Egg”
I like to include plant-based meals in my week as much as possible, not only because of the nutritional benefits, but because of the the ways it can help the environment. Eating plant-based meals several times a week can help reduce your carbon footprint, minimize water usage/waste, and help lessen risk of heart disease, cancer, … Continue reading Fried Cauliflower Rice w/ Tofu “Egg”
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