Party stores everywhere carry paper flowers and tissue paper “balls” used for party decor, but they are often quite expensive. Making them on your own is incredibly easy to do, and is far cheaper in the long run. Fun story with these. I spent a week or so making a…
This project was one of those that took far longer than it probably should have. Blame it on not having the tools, or not being able to commit to an idea, but I started in November, and finally got it up in April. When I moved into this smaller apartment,…
Builder grade apartment kitchens are pretty homely. In all honesty, I loved the kitchens of my last two apartments 10 times more than this one, even though all of the cabinets, fixtures, etc were in no better shape. They at least had character, and had light. From the day I…
I can’t tell you how many times I have wanted to completely change out the light fixtures in my apartment… but I just couldn’t justify the cost, even though I could take them with my to a new apartment and I’m not planning on leaving this one for at least…
With a lot of my focus on getting healthier and fit, I have learned a lot about what it takes. Meaning by that, I have had to make allowances for my activity levels due to injury and fatigue, and I know that it holds back my results. I also make…
With everything I have endured in my chronic pain journey, nothing is more frustrating than the migraines that continue to plague me. While I actually have multiple day stretches where the burning in my neck, shoulders, and back will be completely absent (something I never thought would happen), I will…
One thing that has really stood out to me during my journey with chronic pain and PTSD is that it can often be really hard to focus on the positives in life. When it feels like your body has turned traitor and you are in a constant “fight or flight”…
My first 10 weeks doing Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping workouts were life changing. Here is the kicker… I lost one pound… and it was 100% worth it. Let me explain. My Results During my 10 weeks at Farrell’s, my body completely changed in a way I never thought could be possible…
For those of you who have wondered what the heck this “Farrell’s” thing I have kept mentioning is… I started doing Farrell’s Xtreme Bodyshaping. The gist is that it is an intense kickboxing class that is 45 minutes per day, 6 days a week, for 10 weeks. 3 days a…
Even with the extreme levels of poverty, the Dominican Republic was absolutely breath-taking in so many ways. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the trip! A majority of the houses in the area we were building in were made of whatever materials were available. Tin siding, remnant boards,…
The biggest boon of renting is that you are often not in control of the colors in your apartment, and any attempt to change it could result in forfeiting your entire deposit. That said, there are some great ways to really make improvements to the overall look of a room,…
Recently, I pulled my college transcript for various applications and it was a bit of a heartbreaking trip down memory lane. I had to figure out my Major GPA (why don’t they just put it on there?!?!?) which required me to go through each semester, identify classes from my core…
One of the keys to succeeding at Farrells (on any fitness plan, really) is planning meals ahead… and one of my favorites is this Taco Chili! It really is as easy as opening up a few cans and letting it all cook! I have made this every other week, and…
It’s been quite some time since I last shared my playlists, and keep finding new great finds! I had a good week or two where the Spotify Weekly Discovery playlist was on point! I want to specifically call out “Mansion” by NF. I love the lyrics, and feel they are…
Right after Thanksgiving last year, I was given the opportunity to take a vacated spot on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic for an incredibly reasonable cost, and couldn’t pass up such a wonderful opportunity! After my trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation last summer, I had really wanted…
The whole “overnight oatmeal” trend never really appealed to me until I ran across a picture of Overnight Cake Batter Protein Oatmeal on Pintrest. Cake Batter? AND Protein? You have my attention. Lately, I have been on a health kick with Farrells, and was pleased to see that the nutritional…
I’ve always been a bit of a lightweight. Perhaps it is because I am so similar to my mother who after two drinks is a whole new level of ecstatic at Christmas. I’m unfortunately the same way. Two drinks and I’m pleasantly buzzed and a third does me in for…
With all of the nerve issues and hand/arm surgeries in the past few years, it is incredibly important that I have an ergonomic desk setup. When I moved last summer, I sold my old oversized desk (it was HUGE), and have been just working off of the couch for the…
When you have PTSD, there are all kinds of little things that can set off a trigger. A phrase. A sound. A touch. A smell. I certainly experience these on a fairly regular basis, and each time… I’m frustrated. Even though I know the triggers themselves are beyond my control,…
So remember when I said that I wanted to keep an eye on my DIY focus? Well, this is one I’m actually really excited about! Wayyyyy back in August, Kayla at The Dainty Squid shared this incredible moon chart in her Friday Favorites, but when I went to purchase it,…
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