You know that feeling you get when the end of December starts creeping in and you decide to change everything to be a better person, a better mom, to lose weight, to eat better, to exercise, etc? Ah yes, the infamous New Years Resolutions. I guess, in theory, it’s a great idea. We should all strive to be better, in all of the areas in our life.
But what happens (usually) around [Continue reading]
Last night I was flipping through my saved books on my Kindle & decided to start "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It" by Kamal Ravikant. I had no idea specifically what this book was about, more than the personal development side of it, … [Continue reading]
dear kristin,when you looked at the "tattoo ideas" folder on your laptop, you just knew that one of the saved pictures was speaking to your soul. you knew it was the one even though you kept searching for other "small inspirational wrist … [Continue reading]
This past Tuesday, while in Calgary, I decided I wanted to finally get that tattoo I've been talking about for a few months now. I looked up tattoo shops, read reviews, set my Sidekix app (think of Waze, but for walkers) for the route, and went on my … [Continue reading]
Wanderlust: A desire to travel, to understand ones very existence.The last time I was in Calgary, I was moved beyond belief. It was such an incredible experience to have had that time to do all the things, some of which I knew I wanted to do … [Continue reading]
"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." - Henri J. M. NouwenDo you do that? Do you choose joy every day?Are you living life and choosing to see all the good, even in the times when it is … [Continue reading]
Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the leaves changing & the air cooling. I love pumpkin everything and bundling up with sweaters & cute jackets. It's such a wonderful time of the year, but living in Houston leaves much to be … [Continue reading]
Can we please just take a minute to look at my lashes & admire the beauty, y'all!!Truth bomb right here. Almost 5-years ago I joined Younique for the mascara and adult interaction. Like I just told someone today - I never dreamed that it … [Continue reading]
Mascara: The one makeup product we can't live without!Raise your hand if you've ever put on your makeup, then reached for your mascara tube, only to find it to be dried out and yucky. What about the second you've swiped your mascara wand on your … [Continue reading]
I'm a sucker for face masks of all kinds: Detoxifying charcoal, oil control, exfoliating, brightening, sheet, and more. There's just something really nice about pampering your skin with a luxurious mask and feeling super refreshed after. Fancy even. … [Continue reading]
Today I am the mom of a 9-year old. I am filled with such great emotion, both happy and sad. I wonder how time has just flown by these past nine years. I look at my wonderful little boy and wonder how he got to be so grown up so fast. I see videos … [Continue reading]
Two lives. One girl. One deep desire to merge the two, but scared as hell to do it. Desperately seeking the place of vulnerability so that I can show my authentic self to the world. Why? Because deep down in my heart I have the feeling that I am … [Continue reading]
Have you ever heard something repeated over and over through various people and just knew that it was a sign for you? Like maybe you're hearing it over and over because you are supposed to let it resonate within and then do something about it. It's … [Continue reading]
After hitting "publish" on my post yesterday, I was proud of myself. Like genuinely proud of myself. So much so it called for a celebration! I got dressed, put on makeup, did my hair all cute and wavy, and left my room to go to a bar to have a glass … [Continue reading]
Serendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.I can't really say that I've been looking for "signs" in my life lately, but these serendipitous things keep on happening and I can't afford to not pay … [Continue reading]