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 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 →

A Week of Fitness & Healthy Eating

It's Sunday evening and I'm winding down from a rare 52-degree February day in Chicago. It's also the Super Bowl, but I don't even have regular television channels and I don't care much for sports, so that doesn't really matter to me. I spent today walking my dog and exploring a new trail in a … Continue reading A Week of Fitness & Healthy Eating →

Weird Week Between Christmas/New Year’s Recap

Hello, all. I left off around this time last week. This week has been pretty slow at work since a lot of people took off, and it was kind of slow at home, too. I guess it's sort of nice to slow down. I always seem to be moving at such a fast pace that … Continue reading Weird Week Between Christmas/New Year’s Recap →

Christmas Recap

Hello, all. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. Mine was okay. I didn't feel well for some of it, but it had its good moments. On Christmas Eve, I was up early because I knew it was going to be a beautiful day. I got up and drank an Emergen-C, took … Continue reading Christmas Recap →

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 →

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 →

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” →

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 →

Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

My whole apartment smells like apples and cinnamon, and no, I didn't jump the gun on lighting a fall-scented candle. I just baked some delicious apple cinnamon protein muffins! These muffins are super-easy to make and have no added sugars, but they're still sweet and pack great flavor. It's not fall yet, but these are … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins →