There’s something about vacation that gets your mind all kinds of right. The combination of spontaneity and relaxation is all it takes to feel fulfilled.
Read moreThe Silver Lining of Adversity
These past 5+ months have been filled with some pretty big changes, to say the least.
Read moreWomen Empowering Women
{ Women empowering women & raising awareness for 'Help Save The Next Girl'. }
Women motivating women. Women bettering women. Women empowering women. That’s what matters.
Read more'Good Morning' Can Make or Break Your Day
{ Image: Tara Lilly Photography }
“Good morning.” Two words that hold a lot of significance not only in the workplace, but in life.
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Live Passionately
I recently saw a quote on Instagram that pulled at my heartstrings. “Live passionately” was scribbled in delicate cursive. Live passionately. It struck me at a time where I must say I needed to see it the most.
Read moreSaturday Exploration: Charlotte Style
{ Bookout Blooms is my go-to spot for long stemmed fresh flowers. Not to mention Atherton Market is the best for all things local! }
Saturday’s are my days. Whether I’m exploring this newfound city via my running stems or my walking, I’m always down for some afternoon adventures. This past Saturday consisted of a whole lot of coffee, skinny to say the least, and a whole lot of ice skating in snow boots.
Read moreOne Month In The Queen City
Since I was living out of a suitcase and a few medium-sized duffle bags for over a month, you could say I was counting down the seconds till my official move-in date: January 2. Yes, indeed.
Read more5 New Year's Resolutions
Someone asked me the other day if I’ve thought of any 2016 New Year resolutions. It caught me off guard. I’ve never been one to seriously think about what I wanted to do most with these upcoming 365 days. Instead, I’d jot down a few positive things I wanted to add to my “new year, new me” mindset and pretty much forget about them as soon as week 2 rolled around. Standard, right?
Read moreCharlotte Favorites
One of my most recent posts referenced how appropriate it would be for me to taste test my way through all of the go-to Charlotte coffee shops. It seemed far too appropriate for this coffee fiend.
Read moreSavoring Alone Time
Alone time. We all need it, but are we all taking advantage of those solo minutes/hours where we can do whatever we please?
Read moreHow-to Survive Moving To A New City
As I’ve grown accustomed to calling the Queen City ‘home’, I’ve learned that actually calling a city home is a whole lot different than feeling like a city is home.
Read moreReal Life vs. Social Media: Picture Perfect Doesn't Exist
{ Unfiltered vs. Filtered Self; It's obvious that the picture on the left includes dark circles and 'dull' looking skin. I added a filter to give my skin a little 'glow' and more warmth. Don't let Instagram pictures fool you, most are completely filtered to ween out 'imperfections'. }
With the rise of Instagram and “Insta-worthy” pictures, there seems to be a warped idea of exactly what is real life vs. what is just a "perfect" moment in one’s life. As you scroll through your social media feeds, it’s the easiest thing in the world to compare your life with someone else’s ‘highlight reel’.
Read more10 Things I've Learned So Far In My 20s
{ Cocktails with friends is always a good idea. }
You know how they say your 20s are for finding yourself and all that cliché stuff? Well, they were right.
Read moreLet It Be: Embracing Changes
Embracing the ‘go with the flow’ mentality is something I’ve always had to work on. Naturally, I’m an anxious person and the thought of the unknown is something that scares the absolute hell out of me. Not knowing what life will throw at you in 5 years, much less 3 weeks is cringe worthy.
Read moreApples on Apples
There's nothing quite like fall in Virginia. As the leaves change, it feels like the Blue Ridge Mountains truly come alive.
Read moreFall Bucket List
There’s nothing quite like fall. Pumpkin brews, crisp temps and football season. Mmm...This fall, I’m more than ready to cross off these fall-esque activities from my to-do list.
Read moreStaying True To You
{ What can I say? I love to laugh. Loudly. }
In a world that pushes you to change, to conform, to adjust to the likes of others, it can be difficult to stay true to your self. One of the biggest accomplishments in life is embracing your true colors.
Read moreLet's Take The Happy Route
Being a happy person isn’t a personality trait; it’s a lifestyle. Call me crazy, but being able to put on a happy face when the going gets tough is quite the feat, whether you’re in the office or out.
Read moreNever Forget
It's heartbreaking to think of all the lives lost on September 11, 2001. It's a day, I will never forget. I was in the 5th grade and I remember seeing my mom sitting outside on the porch with her head in her hands bawling.
Read moreBeach Reads
I used to be a sneak reader. Call me a nerd, but as a little kiddo I'd read under my covers after bed time. What a rebel, right? I kid. Once high school began, I became a slacker reader. You know the type, AP english summer reading comes around and you just skim the book. That was me.
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