Veganuary: One Year Later

I am sitting here trying to think about the first time I ever heard the word “vegan”. I honestly have no idea, but all of the usual stereotypes around veganism definitely used to cross my mind. “Ugh, the only thing vegans can eat is salad.” “Eww tofu is gross…” (Even though I couldn’t tell you … Continue reading Veganuary: One Year Later

21 for 2021

Now being halfway through January, this is probably around the time that people start ditching whatever resolutions they’ve made for themselves. A quick Google search will reveal that a staggering 80% of new year resolutions are abandoned by February… and only 8% are actually successful by the end of the year. Why do we do … Continue reading 21 for 2021

20 for 2020

How the hell is it 2020?! I have no idea, but that means it's time for a new yearly list. In case you are new here or missed my previous posts on this subject here is a quick run down: One of my favorite authors, Gretchen Rubin, practices the yearly habit of making a list … Continue reading 20 for 2020

How I Did With My 19 for 2019

Okay so, this post is tad delayed... but hey, we are still within 10 days of the New Year so I still think I am within the realm of a valid time period here.  Let's be real, I was on vacation, you were probably on vacation... and if not then at minimum all of our … Continue reading How I Did With My 19 for 2019

How I Usually Spend My Sundays

Friday evening as I was on my way home from work, I told myself I would do nothing but chip away at my reading pile and Netflix queue. I envisioned a full two days of nothing but blissful relaxation tackling my pile of books and magazines with Netflix scattered in between.  Here I am Sunday … Continue reading How I Usually Spend My Sundays

Budgeting in NYC: My Experience with Money Part 2

Originally I was just going to write this post about my experience with budgeting while living in NYC.  Once I sat down to write that though, I realized unpacking some of my past was important context to explain how I wound up here in this place in time... so here we are. Now I can … Continue reading Budgeting in NYC: My Experience with Money Part 2

My Recent Life Hacks

As I was on my way home from work yesterday, I started thinking about what I have been doing differently that has made a difference in my vibe this week after returning from my trip. This struck me because I think this is hack number one: that I didn't obsessively try to plan and control … Continue reading My Recent Life Hacks