I’m at the age now where there are more married friends than single ones. If they’re not married, they’re trying to get married or getting a divorce. I like to keep in touch with my married friends and relationship-oriented people in my life, because I enjoy hearing different perspectives on […]
What I Realized From Spending A Year Alone
My biggest realization from spending a year by myself is that I might be the problem. Not in the most toxic way, but I have a nasty habit of hyperfixating on one thing, one outcome, and pouring my all into it, then feeling like a failure if it doesn’t happen […]
How to Romanticize Your Life by Romanticizing Your Tuesday
I feel like the most normal day of the week is Tuesday. There’s rarely anything that happens on a Tuesday. Monday is the beginning of the week, Wednesday is hump day, Thursday is for happy hour, and Friday is the end of the week. Nothing is really happening on Tuesday, […]
Letters To Vintessa: Who Needs Permission?
The first time I was able to give myself permission to do whatever I wanted was on my birthday a few months ago. I went on my first solo trip that I had originally planned to take with someone else. They couldn’t make it, and I would usually cancel everything […]
How to Romanticize Your Life with a Solo Date Night at Home
Romanticizing life has become my secret weapon for beating the midweek blues. Life can feel like too much sometimes, and creating a little beauty in your day never hurts. One of my favorite ways to do this is by creating an evening for one at home. It takes away the […]
How to Create a Slow Morning Routine for a More Peaceful Day
Slow mornings have a beautiful way of setting the pace for your day. When you wake up without rushing, suddenly the coffee is a little sweeter, the sun is a little brighter, and life itself seems like it’s on easy mode. I guess that’s why we often think it’s something […]
Small Home Decor Ideas That Make Your Space Feel Like a Sanctuary
When I think about building a home, I often picture the big transformations: beautiful wall art, new carpets, furniture upgrades, and dramatic room makeovers. But creating a warm and welcoming home is not always about the biggest changes. Sometimes, it’s the small home decor pieces that quietly transform a space. […]
Mind Dump Journal Prompts: A Ritual for Clearing Your Mind
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with so many conflicting thoughts and emotions that your mind feels full? I know I constantly have a million tabs open in my mind, accompanied by endless to-do lists that I’m trying to check off. There are days when I just want to turn my […]
Slow Hobbies I Tried During a Digital Detox
When I started my digital detox, my biggest problem wasn’t staying off my phone. It was figuring out what to do instead. I’d find myself staring at the TV, feeling like I should be doing something else, and instinctively reaching for my phone. I would scroll for hours, losing myself […]
Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes in Thyme & Garlic (Recipe)
One of my favorite low-effort recipes is roasted red potatoes. They work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and are ready in under 30 minutes. I discovered this little gem when I wanted something that felt just a bit more elevated. I didn’t want to rely on paprika, garlic, salt, and […]