a minimalist and stress-reduction lifestyle blog
I started writing this post in my head at least a hundred times: my comeback post. I've neglected this blog since my double move: once to a temporary location, and 3 weeks later to semi-permanent location. While I've neglected my blog, I haven't neglected my decluttering efforts. My new apartment is smaller than the old, and … Continue reading My Comeback!!
So in an effort to save money, a few months ago I switched from a Blackberry on AT&T to a smaller, prepaid, Android smartphone on StraightTalk (by Walmart). You can go online and find a ton of specification reviews, so I'm not going to do that here. I'm going to focus mostly on my experience … Continue reading Galaxy Precedent on StraightTalk Review
I prefer to tackle one major thing at a time. That way, I can devote all my energy to that one thing. Any more is not my idea of living a slow paced lifestyle. I have a 8 days before I have to move out, and my boyfriend and I haven't found an apartment. I … Continue reading Why I’m Struggling, and What I Need To Do About It
I have talked very little about my career choice since starting this blog. I know I've mentioned becoming a teacher in my "priorities" blogs, but I've questioned this career choice since I majored in elementary education for 2 semesters back in college. I keep coming back to it though; I don’t know if that says … Continue reading Career Choices
Faced with being buried in an avalanche of beauty products, I had to make a decision. I needed a way to simplify my beauty routine. However, if you Google "simplify your beauty routine" you will find a bunch of useless tips that leave you with just as many products as before. The only fool proof … Continue reading Simplifying Your Beauty Routine
Oh, what we ladies do to be beautiful. I probably have at least 1000 different items related to my beauty regimen. While I've been attempting to declutter my house, it seems that the beauty items are the most difficult to pare down. My sink, shower, linen closet were so full with such items that I … Continue reading True Cost of Vanity
I had a lovely time in Barbados, and when I came back, my mind was still on the island staring at the beautiful ocean. Now that it's been a few days since I've been back, I've come down from the vacation high. Real life has settled over me and I'm longing to be back on … Continue reading What I Learned in Barbados
Hi all. This is going to be a brief post because I've gone on an unexpected mini-vacation to Barbados. It is my first trip outside of the USA, and I'm excited to be here. I'm just glad I had the opportunity to take a step back from my responsibilities. I'm observing the Bajans' way of … Continue reading Hello from Barbados
Since I've slashed my priorities, I've felt my stress level greatly reduced. However, I've been struggling to keep the priorities I've settled on, as my only priorities. Throughout the month of June, I kept trying to devise ways to add exercising back into my routine (because I’ve gained quite a bit of weight, again), but … Continue reading Multitasking Means Never Finishing Anything
Saturday, I took and passed (still waiting on the essay portion, though) the examination required to start substitute teaching in the fall. I don't have to think about teaching certification until my scores come back (4-6 weeks). I felt a huge mental burden was removed after finishing the test. I almost wish I had taken … Continue reading New Month, New Priorities
Slow Paced (Living) in the United States 