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 →

At-Home Leg Circuit

I competed in gymnastics for nearly ten years as a child/teenager. I went to city and state-wide competitions and earned a gold medal several times. Being a gymnast requires not only flexibility, but a lot of strength training, too. As a gymnast, I used the muscles in my legs quite often - I needed them … Continue reading At-Home Leg Circuit →

Boring Week’s Recap

I just threw a load of laundry in the dryer and am finally sitting down after a long day of work, working out, and doing household things. I'm sure everyone can relate to how difficult it is going back to work after a four-day weekend, but today was really tough! I actually did not do … Continue reading Boring Week’s Recap →

Small Weekly Recap

Hello! It's a beautiful but cooler Sunday afternoon in Chicago and I am going for a hike in a forest preserve after writing this post. I didn't have a super-eventful week, but I got a lot done. This week, I am going on a small vacation to Tacoma with my mom and brother, and I … Continue reading Small Weekly Recap →

Recap Post

Hi! These last two weeks have been such a whirlwind. Finals basically took over my life, and when I finally had a couple days to breathe, I took some time. Now I'm back and ready to get into everything! This will be a condensed post, but I'll bring some key components of last week back. … Continue reading Recap Post →

My Week In a Nutshell

Hi, everyone. I hope you are having a good week so far. It has been a rainy, gloomy day in Chicago, and the beautiful 70-degree weather is now in the chilly high 40s. While not my preference, it is good blogging weather. Last week was interesting for me because I chose not to go to … Continue reading My Week In a Nutshell →

Weekly Recap

Hey, everyone! I hope you are enjoying the weekend. I have a 6-day work week ahead of me, but for now, I'm sitting next to the open window and enjoying the sunset. I'll take this post back to last Saturday. Saturday morning, I went to the gym for leg day. I did squats, lunges, deadlifts, … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Weekly Recap

It's Monday evening, and I've had a pretty good day with my nutrition, exercise, and mental clarity. It's always nice to start the week off on the right foot, so I'm hoping to push through positively for the rest of the coming days! My last recap left off the day before my dog's birthday. I … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Chicken & Vegetable Chili

One of my favorite ways to hide vegetables is in chili! You can pack in a ton of things you might not ordinarily think to put in a basic chili, and the seasonings are so flavorful that the vegetables just add extra texture. Although I change this up often, last night I used: Ground chicken … Continue reading Chicken & Vegetable Chili →

First Weekly Recap

I love when my favorite bloggers share recaps of their weeks. It's a great way for readers to unwind, enjoy content, and be inspired! While some of my weeks will be overly normal, others will be filled with fun and great eats! Last Sunday, it was incredibly windy in Chicago, and the city was really … Continue reading First Weekly Recap →