When I was a freshman in high school, I thought I was so ugly. My plaid skirt didn't fit me, button down shirts hung on me, and my hair cut was awful. I went to a private school that was filled with kids whose parents had money. Polo shirts, designer shoes, North Face everything...I had affordable ...
Intentional Living: Fitness
In college, I had friends that went to the gym every night. They were hyper focused on eating the right foods and getting their hour in every day. Me on the other hand was stuffing my face with french fries and ranch sauce in the dining hall. I considered that a meal. I know, I'm an idiot. I never ...
Intentional Living: Healthy Eating
Ice cream and french fries. Those are my favorite foods. No nutritional value, but it does bring happiness to my soul. I would be lying if I said I didn't do a happy dance every time ice cream or fries touch my taste buds. When my husband doesn't share his french fries, you can bet a fight will ...
Intentional Living: Me Time
Being an introvert, one of my coveted moments is being alone. I love being around people, but sometimes their energy sucks out the energy in me. Having me time gives me the opportunity to recharge and simply relax. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, having me time is imperative to your ...
Intentional Living: Being Present
One of the things I complained the most the last few years was FOMO. FOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out. I’d see my family and friends hanging out on weekends or weeknights, while I was sitting at the nurse’s station. Or I was lying in bed on social media, being sad that I couldn’t enjoy the thrill ...
Intentional Living in Faith
Faith is believing in something or someone. It's synonymous with confidence or trust. You use faith when you have lost all belief in yourself so you let faith step in and cross your fingers that everything will be ok. When I was struggling in nursing school, my mom would always say to me "pray to ...
