As a full-time teacher with a blog, I try to keep my life in balance and ensure that I am taking care of myself outside of the school day. I find that how you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day, and how you end the day predicts how you…
Omorovicza Budapest + Private Edition: Facial Fridays
Yesterday, I was invited to try the new Omorovicza Facial Fridays at Private Edition. Never having experienced a facial at all before, I went in with no clue what to expect. My esthetician warmly greeted me and kindly laughed when I told her I had never had a facial – She said I was starting…
Fall Travel Inspiration
Fall is one of my favorite times of year to travel. It is such a beautiful season in so many parts of the country and abroad. Mild weather, bright colors, clear skies – What could be better? I have compiled some travel inspiration and ideas so that you can plan your perfect fall getaway. Although…
End of Summer Thoughts
Today is the unofficial last day of summer. At least in the South, Memorial Day always marks the beginning of summer, and Labor Day stamps the end of it. After Labor Day, pools close, and some say you can no longer wear white (do you follow that rule?). For me, it has always been a…
How Prioritizing Experiences Has Changed My Life
At the Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour This past New Year’s, I made a resolution to prioritize travel and experiences over buying material things. I have not mindlessly browsed for clothes online even once so far this year. I have not purchased one thing for my apartment. But I have had some phenomenal adventures. Because I…
5 Ways to Make Monday Easier (It Starts with the Weekend!)
Much of the time, the Sunday Scaries are what make Monday seem so dreadful. You know the feeling you get on Sunday when you realize tomorrow is Monday, and you are instantly anxious. We can make Monday easier by saying goodbye to the Sunday Scaries, and I am sharing how I do just that, every…