Happy Halloween!

Okay, I've committed a grave blogging sin -- I have completely lost track of time and haven't been on here in a month, and for that, I am sorry. I'll do a quick catch-up post and show you what I've been up to during my favorite season! I'll recap the healthy living stuff first: I'm … Continue reading Happy Halloween! →

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 →

Catch-Up Post

Hello--it's Sunday evening and we just had a fifty-degree day in Chicago. Julian, Oliver, and I spent it in the woods. I had a full week of healthy eating, workouts, and doctor appointments, so I'll try to bring things up to speed here starting from last Sunday. I spent the morning grading. Sometimes, it's really … Continue reading Catch-Up Post →

A Cold Week In

It was a cold, snowy week, so I didn't do a ton, but I did keep up with my workouts, healthy eating, and working on my healing. Having thyroid issues and the anxiety that is caused/exacerbated by it can be really difficult, but I keep pushing through! I'll do a quick recap of my week … Continue reading A Cold Week In →