October is one of my favorite months of the year, and right now, I’m feeling good about where I am in life—both personally and at work. So, I wanted to share a few things that are bringing me joy this season. Done with Hurricane SeasonThis season has been particularly challenging. We faced two hurricanes and…
I’ve mentioned before how much I love journaling, but today I want to share what it truly means to me. Growing up, I always thought keeping a diary was the coolest thing. I admired those girls who scrapbooked and documented their lives daily, making it all look so effortless. But it wasn’t until 2020 that…
Recently, while visiting a friend and her family, we found ourselves in a deep conversation about my work as a social worker. They had never met one before and honestly had no idea what I did. It’s something I encounter a lot—when people hear “social work,” they immediately think of Child Protective Services (CPS). While…
Lately, I’ve been filling up my Amazon cart with all sorts of things, but when I saw the total today, I couldn’t bring myself to check out. I questioned why I even wanted some of these items. Is that $50 hair scrub really going to make a difference, or am I just trying to keep…
With Labor Day officially behind us, it feels like summer has finally come to a close. I have mixed feelings about this one. Overall, it’s been pretty good—relaxing, traveling to Austin three times, visiting San Marcos, London, and Dallas (twice!), soaking up all the sunshine, and spending time in cool waters. But August? Let’s just…
I absolutely love reading Carly’s blog- carlyriordan.com, especially her diary posts that she shares every two weeks. They offer a raw, unfiltered look into her everyday life, which I find so refreshing compared to the polished, curated content we often see. Inspired by Carly’s authentic approach, I thought I’d give you a peek into my…