For the past several weeks, I have been fascinated with the idea of minimalism = the concept that by living with the most minimal amount possible (of material things as well as unworthy time commitments), you bring much more satisfaction into your life. Come to think of it, I’ve been drawn to the idea of simplifying …
*Can I brag for a minute? I’ll just have you know that I made the BEST banana cream pie of my life the other night—seriously, it was so creamy and delicious and banana-y that I just wanted to die. The secret? Homemade whipped cream in both the pudding/filling and as a thick topping. Ah-mazing. …
Truth: I have never personally lit off a firework in my life (I don’t think). I was always forbidden to do it while growing up (not even one of those sparklers that you hold in your hands), and now that I’m grown, I’m just as content to let others do the dirty work …
Having lived outside the country for 18 months, I gained a much deeper appreciation for my beloved home country—not only for the opportunities and prosperity it offers, but even more for the freedoms that protect us and give us the chance to become whoever we want to be. I could never be grateful enough …
Along with icy lemonade, grilled burgers, and fireworks displays, summer should definitely be a time for reading. I can’t wait to talk summer reading with you, especially since I’ve read some pretty stellar books in the last month! Hope you’ll check at least one of them out. On Beauty by Zadie Smith Several of …
*I always have such high hopes for summer (especially because my summers consist of me not having to work and still getting paid. Score!). I always think, “I’m going to have SOOOO much time to accomplish SOOO much.” And in some ways, that’s true—I DO have quite a bit of leisure time. However, I …
Before anything, I need to start off with a little TMI: I have a small bladder. Basically, if I’ve just downed any amount of liquid whatsoever (unless I’ve been exercising heavily, which rarely happens), then you can pretty much guarantee that I will need to hit the bathroom within the half hour. And we’re …
