Here I am thinking about all of the times that I’ve really wanted something, referring to something like a coat or a watch, but have never bought it for myself. I would 100% rather buy it to gift it to someone else. I wouldn’t have enough fingers in my hands to count the times I’ve … Continue reading Self-Kindness →

I’ve been obsessed with Parks and Rec, will probably appreciate this show for the rest of my life. It truly makes me smile and laugh more than anything else in my life at the moment. I was watching it late one Saturday night as I was feeling sort of sad and lonely. Thankfully not having … Continue reading The Way We Deal with Tragedy Defines Who We are →

What is the definition of a “best friend” to whoever is reading this? Let me tell you all what a true best friend means to me, very briefly. A best friend in my eyes and in my heart is someone that I can completely be myself around. Someone that has been there for me through … Continue reading Best Friends →

Nothing makes me happier and fills my heart with love more than -- volunteering. I really could, if I had the time, do it every single minute of my life. When I really want to remember why I am on earth and appreciate my life a little more I look for a way to give … Continue reading What it Means to “Give Back” In My Life →

Who remembers having to worry about being part of the “popular” group in middle school or even grade school? It was the thing when I was growing up. It could have been the area I grew up in or just the school itself. Being “popular” meant being invited to the parties or the after school … Continue reading “Oh, she doesn’t like you…” →

Dear Sisters, Thank you for being the best thing that has happened to me thus far. Imagining a world without you both makes me feel so uneasy. Our relationships throughout the years have blossomed to be something so extremely beautiful and special. The way I interact with one of you is so very different to … Continue reading Dear Sisters.. →

I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer this morning and early afternoon at the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, IL. If you haven’t been it’s really a must see, especially if you live in the area. As I walked in to check in for my shift I was greeted by a member of the temple. I … Continue reading Hello, how are you today? →

How does one stop having high expectations of people? I have realized that I expect way too much from the people in my life. I know that “happiness lies within the management of expectations of people and circumstances” but it is so much easier said than done. I truly believe that I go above and … Continue reading Expectations →

Happy Friday! Here I am sipping on my coffee-- it’s become a routine as I read emails and/or read articles from theSkimm. A quick 30-minute update on what is going on around the world really gets me going before I dive into my work tasks for the day. Today I came across an email from … Continue reading You Only Live Once →

It feels as if I have waited my entire adulthood life to feel the way I have been feeling this past month. It’s almost as if I feel… free. Not to say that I wasn’t free or able to do as I pleased before but this liberating feeling is new to me. Without talking about … Continue reading New Beginnings →