Hi, lovelies! Happy Monday! ☀ I hope you had a great weekend! I mostly relaxed at home which was actually really nice. Alejandro and I watched some movies, went grocery shopping, and took a trip to the mall. We haven’t gotten a chance to be alone these last few weeks because of family gatherings and it…
Self-Care
5 Ways To Nurture Your Long-Term Relationship
Body Positivity–Why I Rock a Pair of Glasses
When I was a kid, I hated wearing glasses. The truth is, I couldn’t wait to grow up so that I’d finally be able to buy contacts. I saw glasses as awkward and wanted to look like the beautiful women in movies and television. Middle school proved to be especially brutal. I was a scrawny…
Fighting Anxiety With Small Acts of Self-Care
Dealing with anxiety is in one word, exhausting. It has a way of making you feel insecure and seemingly alone. As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I’ve been struggling with anxiety since I was 15 years-old. This month, I’m going to be turning 24. Although I am discovering the root of my…
My First New Year’s Resolution + Talking About Anxiety
My First Ever New Year’s Resolution: I never really believed in “New Year’s Resolutions”. What’s the point? I’d ask myself. Whether it’s going to the gym, eating healthier, or vowing to be a happier person, no one seemed to follow through on their promise. I didn’t want to hold myself up to that standard. The thought…
When Missing Someone Physically Hurts
When Missing Someone Physically Hurts Missing someone can physically hurt. I miss my grandpa. More than anyone I’ve ever missed before. I miss his dark eyes. I miss the way they’d crinkle whenever he smiled. But I miss his laugh the most. It echoed throughout the house. When he found something really funny, his smile…