4 years ago, a new chapter in my life started in the craziest way: I graduated college and left the team, friends and job I'd known for the last 4 years, I got out of a long-term relationship, I started my first 'big girl' job, I traveled to Greece and back, I got shot at and then... I moved into my first place all on my own. Looking back now, I don't know how 22-year-old me got so lucky (and worked and prayed so hard) to be able to move into my own place, completely financi

Tonight's one of those nights... you know, the ones where nothing seems right, completed or within your reach? Maybe it's me just being 26(scary scary stuff)and going through that 'quarter life crisis' or maybe it's the culmination of all the times I'm too hard on myself and my life. Working my 9-5, living alone, taking care of my home, myself, on the health grind, in therapy trying to heal my wounds and breaking generational curses, wondering when love is finally going to lo

​It’s been the only constant in my life Even when you promised to never let go Or when he promised me the world and then some Or when she said “forever” until we were old and grey The only thing that has stuck is the one thing whose very definition is the antithesis of “sameness” Ironic The one thing you didn’t promise is the only thing you’ve committed to It’s the only thing they’ve stuck to It’s the only thing that has never truly left me Yet I’m never comfortable wit

Hey loves! I'm back with another list of reminders for us to carry into the new year (and beyond). 1. Often times, the ascension to the greatest chapter of your life will be prefaced by the most heartbreaking period of your life -Lonely, lost, confused, crying on the floor in your first apartment, feeling as empty as the space in front of you and magically, just like that apartment-once it's furnished and full- you'll find that somewhere along the way your heart became

I’ve come to the conclusion that “failure” doesn’t really exist and it’s a notion that’s been ingrained into us in order to limit our passions, goals and drive. If we really think about it, there is no such thing as “failing” because when something doesn’t work out it’s usually steering you directly to what’s meant for you. In school, we’re made to take tests and if we don’t pass, we get down on ourselves, we put limitations on our genius, we get in trouble, we get left back

So guys, I'm finally here- in my first apartment, by myself. It's something I manifested for a loooonggggg time and it has definitely been a journey into self-discovery and though it's relatively new to me, I thought I'd share with you (who may be just as eager to live on your own as I was) some of the things I've learned so far. But first, let me take you on a little journey to the past: picture me at 18, 19, 20 years old- I've lived with my family my entire life (and yes,

If you've been on social media for years, you've seen all the photos. You know which ones I'm talking about- the ones with all of the bright white, deep blue and clear water. It seems like every year all I saw on my feed was pictures of people traveling to Greece and it was finally my turn! It goes without saying but Greece was beautiful. The thing is there are so many islands to see you'd need weeks or to go back (which is part of my plan) but here are some dos and don'ts fo

Hello lovely people! Last year I started a personal tradition of writing down a list that includes a combination of lessons and reminders to take into the new year. I decided to do that again and share it with you all just in case you too needed some "reminders". ​1. Life will lead you down mysterious paths - Sometimes they’re horrible and more often than not they turn out to be amazing. Trust the process and the timing. 2. Success isn’t a straight path - It takes multiple f

I think we all have financial fear, it’s common especially since we see so many "flexing" with their money or we see millionaires/billionaires or even things we want and for some reason it has been ingrained into us that we can’t get there or it is extremely unlikely to get there. Trying to work towards your success in a society and generation that feels so 'money hungry' can sometimes be unnerving and disheartening. But financial fear doesn’t only cover the fear of not becom

Very much the 'work from home but technically from my bed' vibes For my entire life, I've been a homebody and I'm always set in the notion that one's home should be a safe place, a sanctuary, a place where you go to shut off the world, the hustle, the hardships, the everyday grind; and now since we've collectively endured a (pandemic) and life is forever changed (for a lot of us, our homes also became our workplace) it is integral to have a place that brings you back to you.