First off, let me say I’m a cynic. Gratitude journals, sage baths – it’s just not stuff I believe in. I’m a traditional kind of gal. But when I received a gratitude journal as a Christmas gift last year, I figured I’d give it the ole college try before sticking it in the recycling bin. And four months later, it’s a nightly ritual I look forward to. Part of what made me cynical is that I’m not the kind of person who is regularly thankful for my chakras or aura or alignment. Th

We all have had those times in our lives where nothing seems to be going right. It slowly gets worse and worse until you’re ready to wave the white flag. I’ve been having a month full of negativity and it’s time for it to end. The theme of this month’s Favourites Fridays have been negativity because I can’t seem to escape it. From extreme work stress to intense PMS to a painful skin rash to my first traffic ticket to financial strain to general life suckiness, March has not b

As we fall into the homestretch of the first month of 2018, I look to the rest of the year with a positive view. And the music on our playlist has a lot to do with that. Music becomes the soundtrack of our environment, and what we’re listening to affects how we feel. I am a firm believer in the music we enjoy reflects who we are as people, and sets the stage for the future. That’s why I love concerts so much, it’s a physical representation of who I am. For January, I found my

It seems we can’t go a day recently without another awful announcement. From sexual assault to mass shootings to natural disasters to deaths, there is so little good that graces the front page. So how do we stay positive when everything feels negative? Many other bloggers have shared how these tragic happenings have affected them and I stand with them. My heart hurts every time I read the news. Las Vegas had me panicking, texting an old roommate who lives there. Puerto Rico i

If you’re looking for me, I am currently hanging “Good Vibes Only” signs all over my life. This past weekend I was at a friend’s birthday party where a tarot card reader was hired. Now, I don’t believe in any of that supernatural ESP belief as a Christian, but also as someone who just believes it’s ridiculous to try to know what’s going on in life. But when it’s free I’ll try anything. As skeptical as I was, I entered the experience with an open mind. When my turn came I walk

Okay, first week of 2016 and we’re all looking for a little hope that it will be the best yet! We’re sticking to our resolutions, cutting out crappy people, realizing healthy food is super expensive, and hoping all of this lasts until December 31, 2016. But the reality is that a lot of us fall off the bandwagon about a month in. You’re tired, hungry, and that stupid ex-boyfriend keeps calling. What do you do? You want 2016 to be your year, your shining glory, and you didn’t e

Hola Enthusiasts! Whew, I am so happy this week is over! It’s just been stressful and exhausting and in total I’ve probably had about 15 hours of sleep, so I’m super excited to enter the weekend and catch some zzz’s. Plus, Thanksgiving is next week so I only have class two days next week! Anyway, this week has definitely been a thought provoker. And you know what that means, I’m going to share my thoughts… 25 Reminders We All Need in Our Week 1. Sometimes your mental health i

I’m starting my Senior year of high school in only a couple of short weeks. And while I know I have many more years to come, I want to make this one one of the best. But to make it a good year I need to focus on the positives of my life and drop all the dead, unsupportive weight. Do you remember when I told you I wrote a book a few years ago? Well, when I reread it, I found this part. There are two types of people in this world: nice people who want you to go far and mean peo