Recap: Outdoor Adventures, Dog Paradise, & Groceries

Hello! It's Sunday evening and a gloomy, cool night in Chicago. I love this type of weather because it's perfect for exploring, aesthetically beautiful, and puts me in a writing mood. This week was filled with fun adventures and went by really quickly. As much as I can't wait for Halloween, I feel like I … Continue reading Recap: Outdoor Adventures, Dog Paradise, & Groceries →

Workouts, The Lion King, and Forest Adventures: A Recap

It's been a pretty warm day in Chicago, but it's nearly 9 pm and I'm sitting next to an open window enjoying the breeze. I didn't have a super-exciting week, but I managed to get a workout in every day, my eating was pretty on-point, and I got a lot done around the house. I'll … Continue reading Workouts, The Lion King, and Forest Adventures: A Recap →

Weekly Recap

Hello, everyone. Today has been a somewhat dreary Sunday, mostly gray and rainy with a bit of sunshine making an appearance in sporadic bouts. I had a pretty busy week, and I'll take it back to Monday, when I got back from Washington. The day started off super-rainy, and I was kind of bummed because … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Trip to Tacoma/Seattle!

I just got back from a short getaway to Washington, and I already miss the beautiful forests and sparkling ocean! I went with my mom and brother, and we stayed for three days, trying to pack in as much as we could. The trip started with a 4:15 am wake-up time. We got to the … Continue reading Trip to Tacoma/Seattle! →

Weekend Trip to St. Charles/Geneva!

One of my favorite things to do is explore small, historical towns and check out everything unique and charming about them. This Memorial Day weekend, Julian and I decided to head west to St. Charles and Geneva, and we had a great time! Working two jobs, blogging, freelance writing, and trying to stay fit and … Continue reading Weekend Trip to St. Charles/Geneva! →