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Best Podcasts on Spotify in 2021 | My Favorite Podcasts List

If you are like me, you may be looking for a new podcast to listen to while you work. Podcasts are a great way to learn something new and...

Feb 16, 20212 min read

What's On My Reading List for 2021?

I have the lofty goal to read 26 books in 2021 (or a book every other week). Although I do not have my complete reading list planned out...

Feb 10, 20212 min read

Why You Need to Take a Break from TikTok

I don't know about you. But I think TikTok is downright addicting. TikTok has 800 million active users worldwide and the numbers just...

Feb 8, 20213 min read

Are Bob Seger’s Lyrics Inappropriate? | Rock & Roll Lyric Analysis

As I was listening to one of my dad's old records, I came across the song "Let it Rock" by Bob Seger. This song seemed like a fun,...

Feb 5, 20212 min read

Living in Charlotte in Your 20s: Is it Worth it?

Living in Charlotte, NC as a twenty-something is a dream come true. There are plenty of things to do, and you are only a short drive away...

Feb 4, 20212 min read

The Quarter Life Crisis, Quitting Your Job, and Finding Yourself

Many of you do not know this, but I have decided to put in my notice at my job. From the outside looking in, it was a dream job. I got to...

Feb 2, 20214 min read

What I Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oh the 2020 (and maybe 2021) pandemic. It's been almost a whole year of laying low, taking health precautions, and learning how to make...

Dec 15, 20203 min read

VIDEO: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches Trip [2020]

Sarah and I finally got to take some time off to explore some of Utah's best sites! The trip was absolutely amazing, and we were so...

Nov 29, 20201 min read

Making Room for Rest

Making room for rest. It seems so simple doesn't it? But is it really that simple? When you live in the 9-5 world, sometimes it can be...

Nov 11, 20203 min read

Slowing Down in the Age of Instant Gratification

You might have held your breath in a little as you read the title of this weeks blog. "Slowing down in the age of instant gratification."...

Oct 7, 20205 min read

Finding Joy With What You Have

"Every time you shop, you aren’t really buying “stuff”. Instead, you’re buying a story." As I was reading a blog, this sentence stopped...

Oct 4, 20204 min read

Marrow Mountain State Park NC

Marrow Mountain State Park is located near Ablemarle, NC in Stanly County, NC. It has activities like hiking, camping, fishing, horseback...

Sep 30, 20202 min read

Autumn & Self-Care

The leaves are turning colors as the warmer months are starting to turn colder. Pumpkin spice cold brews are back at your local favorite...

Sep 27, 20202 min read

What to Look for When Buying Second Hand Hiking Gear

Luckily, I have a pretty steady track record of finding "good finds' at general thrift stores like Goodwill or Habitat for Humanity. So,...

Sep 23, 20204 min read

What is Intentional Living? Turning off the Chaos

The rain was coming down; it was time to go on my lunch break. After feeling scattered for the majority of the day, I knew I needed to...

Sep 21, 20204 min read

Ways to Cultivate a Slower Life

We have all said it before. “Where has time gone? Time just flies by.” If you read my blog “The Art of Laying Low,”you would know that...

Sep 15, 20202 min read

Enjoying Life Even When Things Are Stressful

At the beginning of September, I got to be part of my best friend’s surprise proposal. She thought we were just going to take her...

Sep 8, 20203 min read

The Art of Laying Low

If you know me, you would know that I always keep busy. I move quickly though my day from one obligation to the next because it keeps me...

Sep 2, 20204 min read

What You Need to Register Your Car in North Carolina

Moving to another state can be overwhelming. You need to find a place to live, get settled in with your new job, and deal with you car. I...

Sep 1, 20202 min read

Stone Mountain State Park NC

I came across this beauty when a friend of a friend posted a picture of the infamous Stone Mountain view. (That’s how we all find new...

Aug 21, 20202 min read

Frypan Mountain Lookout Tower NC

Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a secret favorite amongst many locals and adventurers alike. Unlike many of the trails in North...