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10 Quotes to Get You Into Spring
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10 Quotes to Get You Into Spring

We are officially in May, which means that spring has sprung. Hopefully, all of the April showers will bring those May flowers (insert dad joke here). All of that rain may have brought some down-and-out feelings, so I’ve been inspired to shine some light on my second favorite season.

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Weekend Reflections - April 29th - 30th
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Weekend Reflections - April 29th - 30th

What a week it’s been. I’m sitting here with my cup of peppermint tea (I know, who am I?) making myself reflect on the past seven days. It’s a practice I’m attempting to get a hang of since my therapist called me out on how I find it easier to intellectually understand my life rather than embrace the feelings that come up.

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5 Little Habits That Changed My Morning
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5 Little Habits That Changed My Morning

Let’s face it, we are bombarded with so many Millennials and Gen-Zers showing us their morning routines. Some of them seem doable, but good God there are a ton just like ‘Where did you get the motivation to do all of these things before 9 am?!” I got a bit overwhelmed when I got sucked down the TikTok rabbit hole which is the morning routine. I had to take a step back and realize that there are a number of small habits I could implement into my day that wouldn’t make my morning routine so daunting. Here are 10 little habits that changed my morning.

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My 5 Favorite Buys from the Sephora Sale
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My 5 Favorite Buys from the Sephora Sale

Let’s face it, when Sephora has a sale I mentally prepare myself to lose all of my checking account to it. I make my list of things I need in order to feel good, with a heavy influence on skincare. There were so many amazing items to choose from, but I knew I wanted to stick to a few of my favorite things. Here are my 5 favorite buys from the Sephora Sale.

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The Bori Story
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The Bori Story

Almost three years ago I was standing in the cargo section of the San Francisco International Airport. I was both nervous and excited about what was coming off that plane, holding a leash and water bowl in my hands. Two weeks prior I was speaking with my friend, Hanna, about rescuing a dog. I felt that it was finally time to take that leap of responsibility and bring some joy into my home. Little did I realize I was talking to the person who had helped rescue dogs out of South Korea for 10 years, with two of her own being from there.

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10 Quotes To Get You Through Mercury Retrograde
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10 Quotes To Get You Through Mercury Retrograde

I know what you’re thinking: why do so many people care and make a big deal that Mercury is in the microwave? Well, it’s because it feels like the world is being spun upside down and everyone has the audacity to be an asshole. Now that I’ve said it, you’ll be sure to pay attention as you hear so much craziness coming out of your friends and family’s mouths over the next few weeks.

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Spring & Summer 2023 Spotify Playlist
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Spring & Summer 2023 Spotify Playlist

If there’s something you need to know about me it’s that I love to put together a banger of a playlist. I have one themed after every day of the week, every season, every holiday, and practically ever mood. So why not share the joy of music with all of you?! Since we are officially in Spring, check out my Spring & Summer spotify playlist

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One Year Later
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One Year Later

So much can happen in a year. You can start a business, have a child, or change your entire world for the better, or sometimes, for the worse. A year ago I decided to grow. Grow in a way that was going to be difficult. I had been living in an isolated state that wasn’t for me. It was time to leave the abusive relationship I felt stuck in, and move out of a place that was more damaging to my mental health.

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