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How Could I Be So Stupid? Disappointed In Myself
September 16, 2022 I can’t believe we are in mid-September. I still have no idea where summer went. However, time seems to be slowing down, which is kind of nice. I am finally beginning to feel like I am actually living in the moment again. The days feel like they are speeding by, while the…
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My College Experience: Surviving Anxiety, Depression, and a Difficult Roommate
For as long as I can remember, I have always had these pretty vivid thoughts in my mind about how certain events are going to go, such as switching to a new high school, starting college, interacting with people at social engagements, etc. However, a lot of the time, these events end up going very…
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Top 3 Favorite Memories from Summer 2022 | Journal Entry
August 21, 2022 Summer feels like it has completely evaporated. At the beginning, it felt like I had all the time in the world, but now it feels like summer flew by. I think part of that was because for the first time, I was working all summer. Because of that, I feel like the…
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Taking Back My Life Through Food and Exercise
It is crazy to think that this is my last full week of summer break. I have a ton on my mind and a lot of things that need to get done before moving back to school, but I also have a lot of things that I want to do before moving back. I know…
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Serendipitous Beginnings: The Meaning Behind the Name and How it Came to Fruition
It is currently 90oF outside and so much needs to get done. My bed needs to get changed, laundry has to be done, and my floor needs to be vacuumed; however, I’m sitting at my desk trying to get this post written and have no idea where to even get started. I want to share…
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The Basics of Nonverbal Learning Disability (from my perspective)
*Please note, I am not an expert on this, I am only sharing things from my perspective and things that I have learned along the way while living with nonverbal learning disability* I’ve been procrastinating writing this post, mainly because I have no idea where to start or how to explain nonverbal learning disability in…
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Life with Nonverbal Learning Disability: Heartbreak to Happiness
Welcome! I’m so glad that you’re here! I have been thinking about starting a blog for quite some time and I have finally bit the bullet and here I am! I still have no idea what I am doing or how to do this, so please bear with me! To start out, I figured I…
- Prioritizing My Mental Health: 10 Things I Want to AccomplishAs I mentioned in last week’s post, junior year was mentally and emotionally exhausting. I faced a lot of grief and loss in a matter of about 6 months. As a result, this year took a lot out of me and has left me feeling very burnt out. This summer I know I need to… Read more: Prioritizing My Mental Health: 10 Things I Want to Accomplish
- Living Through Grief, Heavy Heart, and Poor Mental HealthTaking it Easy for Summer I have been really quiet on here and social media these last few months. I have been trying to work through a lot of grief and poor mental health. It has been anything but easy. Back in May, I decided to have a really quiet summer. This has allowed me… Read more: Living Through Grief, Heavy Heart, and Poor Mental Health
- Dealing with Grief and Loss Despite Being the Best YearWhat a Year Junior year went by in the blink of an eye! I have been home for almost three weeks and have been taking it very slow and easy. This year really took a lot out of me and I am having to recharge and rest up after dealing with so much grief and… Read more: Dealing with Grief and Loss Despite Being the Best Year
- 2024 Word of the YearI hope you are all having a wonderful week! I can’t believe we are already in the second week of January! This month seems to be flying by! My semester-long internship began on Friday. I was supposed to be commuting to Boston this week for training, but unfortunately COVID found us. I’m going to start… Read more: 2024 Word of the Year
- 2024 New Year’s Goals | First Christmas without our Family DogStarting the Year Off Strong with 2024 New Year’s Goals Merry Christmas and happy holidays from my family to yours! I hope you all had a lovely day! We had a very quiet day at home. It was the first Christmas in fourteen years where we did not have our dog, Lolly, with us. For… Read more: 2024 New Year’s Goals | First Christmas without our Family Dog