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HOW TO LIVE YOUR BEST SINGLE LIFE

Disclaimer: if you’re not single, this post isn’t for you, but you’re welcome to dive in at your leisure. However, I will ask that you send this to a single friend you know because this post is for her. For the her that currently or has at some point experienced my exact sentiments. Baby girl, this one’s for you. Enjoy.

Last year, I was so consumed with connection. Pause. Am I the only person loving how good saying last year feels? No, it’s not just a me thing? It feels so good to have a clean slate and refer to past actions as the past because quite literally those actions were in the past, last year and all. In any case back to the original direction of today’s blog post — I’m not too big or too shy to admit that. I was so consumed with connection. Too consumed with finding my person and dating with intention.

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MY YEAR IN REVIEW: 2021

As this year draws to a close, I can’t help but be introspective and reflective — as I try to determine what this year felt like. Recounting all of the ways I wish I had showed up for myself, but refusing to forget all the ways I did. Was this year hard, sad, transformative, painful? Continue Reading

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MY FAVORITE OOTDs FROM 2021

My favorite thing about the end of the year besides it being the end of the year — is getting to look at my year in review. From my favorite moments with family/friends, travels, stories I’ve shared with you all, and of course… the fashion. At my core, I love any moment that calls for getting dressed up and going out. Continue Reading

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SATISFACTION VS CONTENTMENT: Which is more beneficial?

Would you rather be satisfied or content? Are they synonyms of each other or opposing words depending on one’s perspective? Last night I went to dinner with a girlfriend and this question became the basis of a really amazing conversation. So amazing in fact that I thought it only made sense to share our dialogue, my insight, and ultimate takeaway. As you can then likely imagine, tonight’s post will explore satisfaction versus contentment (beautiful adversaries) and which is more beneficial to hold on to in the long run. Continue Reading