Working Out

March 24th, 2021 Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we want them toSometimes, things don’t work out the way we plan themSometimes, things don’t work out in our timelineDoesn’t mean they don’t work out Comparison is the thief of joy and the enemy of gratitudeTrust the processTrust the journeySoak up all you can from

Let’s Talk About Game Theory

Hello beautiful reader, Today, I want to discuss one of my favorite topics: Game Theory. According to dictionary.com, the definition of game theory is: nouna mathematical theory that deals with strategies for maximizing gains and minimizing losses within prescribed constraints, as the rules of a card game: widely applied in the solution of various decision-making

Let’s Talk About the Method of Loci (Mind Palace Technique) & Mnemonics Devices

Hello beautiful reader, Today, I want to discuss a topic that has helped me Ace (and Bce?) exams and give spectacular presentations (if you don’t take into account my fear of public speaking). That topic is called The Method of Loci or, as it’s more commonly referred to, the Mind Palace Technique. According to dictionary.com,

February Favorites

Hello beautiful reader! It’s a new month! You know what that means? A new list of favorites! That and a reminder that you don’t have to wait for New Year’s Day for a fresh start. Every moment can be a chance to better yourself. The latter is more of a personal matter. I can’t really

My January Favorites

Hello beautiful reader, Happy new year to those I have yet to speak to for the new year. Today, I come bearing gifts in the form of recommendations! Food Homemade Breakfast Sandwich homemade biscuit homemade turkey sausage eggs over-easy (as well-done as you’d prefer) spinach sautéed with feta cheese and onions, seasoned to taste (dare

Things to Do if You Don’t Want to Think About the Election

Happy (hopefully) Election Day! GIF courtesy of giphy.com I know this is a stressful day for a lot of people. We’ve voted, we’ve done everything we can do and now, we wait. Some of us will wait by keeping our eyes glued to the TV with the news stations playing for the next 24 hours.

4 Ways To Travel The World Without Leaving Your House

So, you love the idea of traveling more than the act of traveling. You love the idea of learning about new cultures, but you’re hesitant about stepping out of your comfort zone. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place! Learn a new language! Something I’ve learned from Damon and Jo is

“Chrysalis” – Chapter 5

Click here to listen to this post’s playlist while you read 🙂 Without further ado, here is “Chrysalis” – Chapter 5. “There is no place like home.” – L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz She allowed the blue hallway to guide her as the man in the purple suit’s words began to echo

“Chrysalis” – Chapter 4

Click here to listen to this post’s playlist while you read 🙂 Without further ado, here is “Chrysalis” – Chapter 4. “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.” – The White Rabbit (Alice in Wonderland) The girl set out to find what she sought most: where she belonged. She quickened her pace, excited to

“Chrysalis” – Chapter 3

Click here to listen to this post’s playlist while you read 🙂 Without further ado, here is “Chrysalis” – Chapter 3. “All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.”– J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan) The girl quickly turned around to see a door standing in the middle of her living room with

“Chrysalis” – Chapter 2

Click here to listen to this post’s playlist while you read 🙂 Without further ado, here is “Chrysalis” – Chapter 2. “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” – Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland) The girl began to have fun with her freedom and make great memories in

“Chrysalis” – Chapter 1

I thought I’d switch it up this week and tell you all a story that’s been resting on my heart and stored away in my mind (and on Pinterest) for about a year now. Backstory: I originally planned for this story to be a more whimsical, slightly fictionalized, metaphorical companion piece to my book, Piece