A few weeks ago, I posted about my religious beliefs. After writing that post, I got to thinking about what I can do to give up to celebrate Lent. Should I give up something? Should I do something in terms of celebrating? I began to contemplate about what to give up — should I giveContinue reading “Lent Petition Update 1”
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Losing My Religion
Today marks the first day of Lent. For a Catholic, this means having something ready to be given up for 40 days, pizza for dinner tonight and every Friday until Easter, and making sure you get your ashes. For those of you who may not know, I grew up Catholic, and still consider myself to beContinue reading “Losing My Religion”
Stress And The Importance Of Taking Care of Yourself
For about two weeks, I had felt completely and utterly awful. My body ached, I was in so much pain that I could barely sit in a position that was not vertical, and my head hurt – to only name a few of my symptoms. It became so bad that I actually needed to takeContinue reading “Stress And The Importance Of Taking Care of Yourself”
Love Yourself On This Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day, and I’m pretty certain that everyone’s newsfeed is going to be jam-packed with pictures of happy couples either proclaiming how lucky they are to have that person in their life, or with happy couples celebrating the day. As a single person, Valentine’s Day is often the day when you indulge yourselfContinue reading “Love Yourself On This Valentine’s Day”
Method Behind the Madness
About a few days ago, I was sitting in bed with my dog when I suddenly felt something. No, it wasn’t some weird shooting pain or a realization, but a strong urge. Shall I leave you in suspense? Can you guess what I felt? No? Okay, fine. I’ll tell you. I felt the urge toContinue reading “Method Behind the Madness”
Snow Days and Self Care
My alarm woke me up at exactly 6:15 a.m. – the time I usually get up. With the expected snowstorm, I reached for my phone and called my company’s weather line. Work was cancelled. Yippee! As much as I love my job, the prospect of a snow day was just enough to send my halfContinue reading “Snow Days and Self Care”
Two and a Half Weeks In…
It seems that there has been a lot of hate in the world since Jan. 20, aka ever since Trump has come to office. And yeah, I went into this administration full of hope and full of faith in our new POTUS. However, my hopes for a peaceful and united country are now shattered. InContinue reading “Two and a Half Weeks In…”
What I Learned in My Jewelry and Metals Class
During my last semester as a college student, I took a jewelry and metals class. My train of thought was this: Oh, jewelry. I like to bead and do wire working things. I need a free elective. Why not? It soon became the biggest mistake ever. I soon realized that it wouldn’t be wire orContinue reading “What I Learned in My Jewelry and Metals Class “
What They Don’t Tell You About Post-Grad Life
A few months ago, I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University, proudly wearing my cap and gown complete with tassels and eagerly walked the stage to get my long awaited degree. A few months later, I am in this thing called the real world. Now, the real world is this funny little thing. It isContinue reading “What They Don’t Tell You About Post-Grad Life”
Who Are You To Tell Me How To Feel?
If I had a dollar every time someone told me to (or not) feel a certain way, I would have enough money to pay for the car I want to buy in full. Don’t feel this way because it’s not worth it. Don’t cry about that boy because he is not worth it. It’s beenContinue reading “Who Are You To Tell Me How To Feel?”
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