I’ve been plowing away at my fall reading list. So far, I’ve finished four out of the six must reads. I’ve very much enjoyed all of the ones read, so far. Today’s overrated reads includes three recents books that I’ve read in between — the filler books, if I may. All three of the books from todays post…
How to Maintain a Perfectly Balanced Life
We are busy. We have a lot of things going on in any given week. Like a painful amount. Staying well grounded, and spreading your attention, energy, and focus evenly in multiple aspects can be tough at times. So today, I’m sharing a few tips on how to feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, and motivated. Because…
Book Club | The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
Holy sh*t this book was INCREDIBLE. Before I dive into the plot (no spoilers!) and why I loved this book, just know, that if you’re looking for your next suspenseful read, this is it. I literally could not put it down. Gobbled up in basically one sitting (and two beers). THE JUICY PLOT The Couple…
2 Tips for Sustaining Gratitude
Last week, I woke up in a particularly excellent mood. Which to my pleasant surprise, lasted a solid 48 hours before it was temporarily diluted, as is expected. Things that went right: I was having a good hair day, had enough time to cook myself scrambled eggs for breakfast, and dropped off Alex at the office,…
Why the Library Has Become My Second Home
One of my favorite things about living in our new house has definitely become living .02 seconds away from a public library. Though, I have to confess — I haven’t set foot in a library since 2010, when I graduated from college. But now, since I pass our little, itsy bitsy Southwest DC Library nearly every…
Lights, Camera, Flashback!
About 30 days ago, I decided to jump into a 30 day challenge. There are so many 30 day challenges out there — literally endless. Narrowing down the list was a bit daunting, but I ultimately settled on the ‘One Photo a Day’ challenge. The key word that got me was photo. I love pictures, and truly…