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 →

First Week of 2020 Recap

Hello, all. It's a typical Chicago winter day--snow on the ground, chilly, and bleak. I just got back from grocery shopping and am about to work on my class portal for the spring semester, which starts tomorrow. This week, I've been thinking about some of my plans and goals for 2020, reflecting on my health … Continue reading First Week of 2020 Recap →

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 →

Overdue Recap Post

Hello--it's a somewhat mild December Sunday in Chicago, and this is the first recap post I've written in months. As I've mentioned before, I've been having a lot of health issues that seemingly happened overnight. Within the past month, I've found out that I have a 3 cm nodule growing on my thyroid and some … Continue reading Overdue Recap Post →

Veggie-packed Autumn Soup

One of my favorite ways to get veggies in is through soup, chili, and casserole, because you can throw a ton of things in there. When I was grocery shopping the other day, I came across some acorn squash and thought a fall soup would be nice on such a cold day. For this soup, … Continue reading Veggie-packed Autumn Soup →

A Look Back at My Week

Hello! It's been a crazy week, and I haven't had much time to do anything. I seem to have developed a sinus infection last Sunday, so I was fighting it all week and had to take a small break from my workouts. The week didn't exactly go as planned in terms of my general fitness … Continue reading A Look Back at My Week →

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 →

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 →

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 →