Anything about Everything

29 taught me a lot of life lessons - some great, some heartbreaking - but all lessons nonetheless.  I had my heart ruined by a guy, I had friends write me off of their own volition. I lost a very close friend unexpectedly, I watched a lot of my close friends become parents. I spent some time soul searching (truly), I got out of my comfort zone. I tested my limits, I gave into some bad habits. I started a blog that has reached and helped so many people, I have had days where I didn't have a single ounce of positivity to share. Looking back at my 20s as a whole? All of the above is pretty true.  I loved hard in my early 20s, had my heart stomped on with spikes and am still healing. I made a ton of amazing friends. I graduated with both an bachelor's degree and a master's degree in the same decade of my life. I moved out of my parents' home at 24 and never looked back. I bought my own car for the first time, and prematurely had to buy another (RIP Fi). I left a ...

November is notorious for being the only month every year that people truly reflect on how thankful they are for things in their lives. I get it - November is home to the best holiday on EARTH: Thanksgiving. Delicious home cooked meals are absolutely things to be grateful for! Memories and time with family - huge mega grateful point.  But what about your life? What in your life are you grateful for?  What has changed in your life that needed to, in order for you to be happy? What has changed in your life that you didn't want to, but it did anyway?  I am grateful for... Friends that turned into family Aside from my brother, and a few extended family members, family is scarce for me to come by at home. Thankfully, I have an incredible group of friends who have pulled me out of some dark places and have enriched my life in so many ways. We may not see each other near as often as we would like, but when we DO get together, it's always a good time. I love ...

Today, I spent the day at the Christmas Festival in Boston - getting in the holiday spirit! This event is amazing- last year was my first year and my friends have now included me in their annual trip. It's rows and rows of booths - handmade crafts and food - all while listening to Christmas music over the speakers. It's a sight to behold. While browsing one of the rows today, we stumbled upon a super cute sign making booth. One of the signs I saw hit me right between the eyes - and it's so true it almost hurts.  "The greatest prison people live in, is the fear of what other people think." That oughta make you think huh? We are so focused on how other people will judge our appearance or thoughts that we operate like we're walking on egg shells. Here's the deal people - YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE HOW YOU WANT TO!!!! If you want to wear a certain outfit or buy a pair of shoes or watch a certain show because it makes you feel good? Then grow the eff...

Thirty years on this earth is rapidly approaching for me - in approximately 28 days. As I wind down the tail end of my 20's, I have decided to do a list of 30 things I hope to accomplish by this time next year. While this may be a bit aggressive, I am nothing if not persistent, so I am sure this will all come to fruition eventually.  I know a lot of people tend to do the 30 before 30 list, but I have never really been one to follow a crowd 😉  #1.   Lose about 50 more pounds For anyone that knows me personally, you know my struggle with weight. I have finally found something that is working for me, so if I stay the course, by this time next year I should be down another 50 pounds (I am down 4 pounds in 2 weeks already!) and maintaining that loss.  #2. Take more pictures But not necessarily post them all over social media. I do not have near enough pictures with friends from outings, nor do I have enough pictures with my family. When Nana was alwa...