My apartment is simple and clean. I love it and feel super cozy every time I curl up on my couch. Although I am certainly no expert decorator, I often get compliments on my apartment and have been asked where I bought certain items. I am going to share how I went about decorating my…
The Beauty of Impermanence
The current state of my balcony Each season, we seek and purchase the impermanent: tulips in spring, hydrangeas in summer, mums in fall, pansies in winter. We relish blooming trees, falling leaves, pumpkins on porches, holly draping windows. We know these things will vanish, that we will have to toss them aside. But we want them…
5 Ways to Hang with Friends on Week Nights
As a full-time teacher, I am exhausted by the end of the school day. Often, I just want to curl up in my pajamas right away and enter a TV coma until I fall asleep. But usually, I feel better if I do something first. I walk every day after school if the weather is nice,…
Meditative Monday
It’s Monday, and the start of another week is here. For me, this Monday marks the end of a week-long fall break in which I launched this blog (hooray!) and focused on what I love to do (outside of my full-time teaching job) and what makes me tick. For me, writing makes me tick. The…
6 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Nashville
Fall is the best time in Nashville. The air feels cool but not cold. The leaves turn to vibrant shades of yellow and red. The humidity of the summer disappears. The sun shines abundantly. Everything seems essentially perfect once October makes its way into town. These are 6 of my favorite ways to celebrate this glorious season…
Fall Chicago Weekend Guide
Chicago is a quick and easy flight away from Nashville, especially on Southwest. And October is the perfect month to visit (and to travel in general!) as it’s not as touristy, and the weather is comfortable. Time to pull out your favorite boots and scarves, and take a weekend getaway! I’ve got the whole weekend…
