It’s been a while since my first Favorite Things Friday post, so I am quite overdue! Today I want to talk about one of my most favorite things: SLEEP. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a hard time getting a good night’s sleep. Some times I struggle to fall asleep; other times …
6 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Baby
Hi friends! We hit the 20 week mark this week, so we’re officially half way to meeting Baby B. We had our anatomy scan on Thursday and baby looked perfect, and we even found out the sex – let me know your guesses below! Ever since we got out of the first trimester, though, things …
Pregnancy in a Pandemic: First Trimester Recap
If you read my last post, you’ll know that J and I are pregnant! We’re expecting our first child in January 2021, and it’s hard to believe that we’re already almost at the half-way point – I’ll be 20 weeks this Thursday. Now that we’re safely into the second trimester, I wanted to do a …
Life Updates – Summer 2020
Hi everyone! It’s been a little while since I last posted, but we’ve had some exciting things going on in our little corner of the world, so I figured I’d provide a little update. It also happens to be almost exactly one year since I did my last “life updates” post, so I couldn’t have …
Quarantine Baking Recipe Roundup
Looking to try a new recipe for your quarantine baking? Look no further! I have always loved to bake. Just ask my parents – they’ll likely recount the time I tried to bake a chocolate cake (unsupervised), substituting peppermint extract when I couldn’t find the vanilla. I thought it made sense – chocolate and mint …
Grieving a Loved One During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We all grieve the loss of a loved one in different ways. Some of us surround ourselves with family for support. Others withdraw, seeking to be alone with our thoughts until we have enough time to process them. But what happens in times of social distancing and “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders? Many of us …
A Day in the Life: March 2020 (Pre-COVID Edition)
It’s really amazing how much can change in a matter of days. This post began as a spur-of-the-moment idea – I was at work one day and thought it would be kinda cool to document what my typical day looks like, and how it may change throughout the year. The day I chose to document …
My Goals for 2020
Who has two thumbs and can’t believe we’re already five days into the new decade? The answer would be ME. It’s honestly astounding that 2019 is already long gone. I know it’s kind of cliche to say “[insert year here] was a CRAZY year yada yada yada,” but 2019 really was crazy for me. I …
The Post-Bar Exam Blues and How to Beat Them
Ever since I took the bar exam back in July, to some extent or the other, I’ve been dealing with what’s known as the post-bar exam blues. And I’m not alone – a quick Google search (or a scroll through my Facebook news feed) will show that it’s a common feeling among recent bar examinees. …
Favorite Things Friday: What I’m Loving This Week
If you follow me on the ‘gram, you probably know that I posted my very first Workwear Wednesday look this week. To go along with the theme, I wanted to roll out something I’ve wanted to do for a while now: a weekly post where I highlight a few of my favorite things that have …