Category: Lifestyle
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: Introduction & February’s Book Pick
Welcome to A Movie Lover’s Book Club! A few semesters ago, I was introduced to the topic of literature to film – a university course in which we discussed books turned movies. In the class, we discussed various forms of cinematic adaptations and styles and compared elements we found important in the novel as opposed […]
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From Starter to Finisher: Lessons Learned from Running My First Marathon + Resources for Yours
At five years old, I was diagnosed with asthma. When I was in middle school, I couldn’t participate in P.E. because my asthma was too severe – it would act up at the slightest physical activity. So, as a teenager, I had never been a “runner.” In high school, I’d often admire the more physically […]
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20 Summer Must-Reads 2021 | Find Your Next Literary Escape
Oh hey! Hi! I missed you. Did you miss me? It’s been a while. I submitted my last paper for the semester, signaling the start of summer, which begins this nifty little thing called “free-time.” So now that I have my time (mostly) all to myself I will go back to sharing content on a […]
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8 Quotes to Carry You Through 2021 (and beyond)
2020 was a disaster! Disaster is honestly an understatement. We have lived (and are living) through a time that will forever change us, and we did it together (in some sense or another). For me, 2019 wasn’t much better. I was struggling through my own disasters; grasping and reaching for what brought me the most […]
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The 5 Reasons I Love to Run
It’s true that anyone, at any stage of life, can become a runner; but it’s not until you feel the eagerness for your next race or the overwhelming delight when your feet hit the trail, that you can truly say you’ve fallen in love with the sport. I have seen others share their reasoning behind […]
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15 Bucket List Hiking Destination in the United States
I have been working on my “Unlimited” bucket list this passed week, and one of the things I wanted to include is, top hikes in the United States; but I couldn’t find any already generated lists that I was truly interested in, or that I wanted to commit to %100. So, I decided to make […]
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Sustainable Stocking Stuffers | Gift Guide
When you make a purchase using the retail links provided on my site, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. That said, all opinions expressed on this site are my own, and I would never recommend products I do not use myself. Give the gift of a healthier, happier planet […]
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10 Binge-Listen Books & Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip
Podcasts and Audiobooks can make a great travel companion. They have so much to offer you; whether you choose informative and educational, or positive and inspiring, one thing cant be argued: when you find the right listen, they are completely entertaining. So, if you are traveling for the holidays or are just kickin’ back at […]
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Gratitude Even When It’s Difficult | Thoughts on “Toxic Positivity” | + Free Printable
Some Thoughts on “Toxic Positivity” You can say the discussion and focus around gratitude is becoming such a popular concept in recent years, it’s beginning to envelop some of the same traits we see with “toxic positivity.” For those less familiar with toxic positivity let me explain. Toxic positivity is this idea, often displayed in […]
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7 Mocktails to Love | My Journey to 1-Year Alcohol Free
Alcohol, I loved her, but she was like the best friend who caresses your cheek, and says, “Just f*cking do” when you’re standing on the edge of a cliff thinking about jumping. Then after building you up, you’re like, “I’m gunna f*ckin’ do it”, but it’s too late – she grabs a fist full of your hair, chops it off, Spartan kicks your ass off the ledge, and you pee your panties. Ya know? You can’t trust her.