A Week of Reflection

Hello, everyone. Last week, I participated in a week of silence, or muting my content to allow Black voices to be heard, stories to be told, artists and influencers to be spotlighted, etc., and I also spent time reflecting, educating myself, and committing myself to doing whatever I can to contribute to making the world … Continue reading A Week of Reflection →

A Beautiful Week in Chicago

Hey, everyone. It's a mild, summery evening in Chicago and I am sitting by the window and breathing in my favorite scent (firewood--our neighbors are having a bonfire) while blogging. I spent the past week being outside as often as I could, and I went on a ton of walks, rode my bike, and skated, … Continue reading A Beautiful Week in Chicago →

Elimination Diet Week 2

Hey, everyone. Hope you're all holding up okay. Well, I made it through my first week of the elimination diet. It hasn't been too horrible, although I do miss chocolate! So far, I haven't noticed any significant improvements, but it almost seems like my skin is clearing up a bit. The hormonal acne hit me … Continue reading Elimination Diet Week 2 →

Starting May and Finals Week

I have not written in a couple weeks because I have been super-busy with grading and work. Well, today, I finally hit "submit" on final grades and I can breathe a little easier! Since the last time I wrote, I've done a bunch of home workouts, tried to get outside as much as possible, and … Continue reading Starting May and Finals Week →