Happy New Year! My year started by cuddling my sick cat. She has an upper respiratory infection, bit sneezey, eyes a bit watery, but overall, she’ll be okay. It was a low key night of getting her her meds and just being there for her. It’s what being a cat mom is all about. I … More New Year’s Resolutions
Posting this on January 1 because I still wanted to do a recap but the holidays were a priority! This year on the blog was pretty major. Especially these last few months, where I really kicked up my content. I created an editorial calendar so certain themes or topics would be posted on those corresponding … More Blog Year in Review 2018
I consumed so much media this year!! I’ve been reading A LOT, and thanks to MoviePass (RIP subscription) I was able to see a ton of movies, plus, I’ve been watching anything and everything on Netflix. As some of you may know, I don’t have a cable subscription, but I do have Netflix and Hulu … More Favorite Movies and TV Shows of 2018
When I make time for myself I’m better able to to quell my anxiety. It’s an act of love, an affirmation that I can take care of myself. I can acknowledge that for a moment not everything is in chaos. My self care can take many forms, as I outline below, but it always focuses … More My Self Care Routine
Brooklyn Heights is one of my favorite neighborhoods because everything that you need is there: Trader Joe’s, Barnes & Noble, a movie theater, it’s so convenient. Thought the reason I spend the most time there is honestly, for the food. Here are a few places I’ve been to and loved! Shout out to my friend … More My Favorite Foodie Places in Brooklyn Heights
*clears throat* “IIIII don’t want a lot for Christmas….” I feel a bit of anxiety around this season. It starts in October when everyone jokes about stores already putting up holiday decoration. I worked in retail for 6 years of my life and every October, every Black Friday, and every weekend in December I was … More Traumatized by Christmas Music
Last week I went to see the play “Mother of the Maid” starring Glenn Close and Grace van Patten at The Public Theater. The story is about the mother of Joan of Arc, the legendary figure who lead French resistance against the British. Glenn Close plays Isabell Arc, Joan’s mother, as she comes to terms with … More “Mother of the Maid” Review
I lived with a couple a few years ago, renting a room from them, and our only common spaces were the bathroom and the kitchen. Living with people is not new to me, but I did notice certain behaviors that I couldn’t and didn’t appreciate until now. For instance, they only used organic cleaning products … More Ways to Reduce My Environmental Impact
Because why not? If you need ideas and inspiration for your gifting this year, I’ve got you covered! I would be so happy to receive any one of these gifts! *Please note that I might earn a commission for sales made through these links.* 1. 2. 3. 1. HP Blue Sprocket Portable Photo Printer 2. … More Heather’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
I gave myself too much credit. I thought that because I had a lot of free time this week I would be somehow motivated to write and catch up on my novel, but it was not meant to be. I prioritized reading and baking over writing, so I’m calling it–this is my final update for … More NaNoWriMo 2018 – Final Update
