Photo Friday: Stranger in a Strange Land
Happy Photo Friday! Today’s theme is #strangerinastrangeland. This past June, I was lucky enough to do a bit of exploring in Austin, Texas. It was a short trip for a […]
Bucket List: 30 by 30
At the beginning of the month, I turned the wise age of twenty-six. It’s really nothing special, twenty-six. It feels a lot like twenty-five. I recently realized how much older twenty-seven […]
20 Quotes About Love
I’m not big on Valentine’s Day but I don’t mind celebrating a little love! Especially with quotes from our favorite movies and books! “When you realize you want to spend the […]
Twenty-Five: I’m Not Done
Originally posted on Twenty Two Leaf Clover:
Sunnyside up, Nine pounds and overcooked A baby girl was brought into this world Born into a family of love Innocent and shy…
Eliminate the Unessential
Needs and wants. Wants and needs. Do we really need anything? We tend to convince ourselves so… “I need a coffee.” “I need that car.” “I need to get out […]
Hitch your wagon to a star – Quotes for the Dreamer
“Everything starts as somebody’s daydream.” – Larry Niven “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the […]
Becoming Financially Ultimate
Rent, insurance, utilities, credit card, student loans, car payment, phone bill, internet bill, cable bill, Netflix, Audible, Spotify, Amazon…not to mention groceries, gas, social life, family needs. Every month we […]
No More Excuses
A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life. – James Allen Whether it is another person or an inanimate […]
Preparedness and Avoidance
More often than not, preparing or planning for something will make it more successful. Spontaneity is a beautiful thing but it is impossible to live every moment without some premeditation. […]
18 Quotes About Being Prepared
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin “I will prepare and some day my chance will come.” ― Abraham Lincoln “Unfortunately, there seems to be […]
17 Quotes About Self-Discipline
“Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.” — Abraham Joshua Heschel “Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard […]
Modus Operandi
How do you operate? How do you decide what’s for lunch? What time to wake up? Or what to say? How do you weigh your options? Do you think about […]
Voluntarily Living the Hard Way
January has almost come to a close but I have finally realized what my New Year’s Resolution is all about. Self-Discipline. Throughout the last few years I’ve felt like I […]
Watchlist #1: The Oscars – Best Pictures Winners
My goal is to finish all 90+ films before I turn thirty. #30by30 Keep track of your Watchlist with Letterboxd.com! Academy Award Best Picture Winners 1927/28 – Wings directed by […]
11 Online Resources Every Lifelong Learner Should Know About
I got my degree. Now what? Job search, interviews etc. of course, but you also have to stay current. Your degree certainly has value, but let’s be honest you haven’t […]
Embrace Your Multipotentialities
When my friends and family ask what I do, I don’t know where to start. In the last 7 years, (4 years at Purdue, 2 years at DePaul, 1 year […]
