Category: life
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things to do in beacon, ny
If you’re wondering (which you’re probably not), I love doing things by myself (which I’ve talked about a lot on here, probably too much). Which is why I planned a trip to Beacon by myself for a long weekend. I’ve written another post on traveling by yourself, but I won’t get into that now. I […]
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good reads part 2
As everyone always says, I’ve been trying to read more. But really, I’ve made it a focus to spend my free time reading. Finishing a book feels good and I need more feel-good moments in my life. I usually read non-fiction books which is extremely boring to most people and extremely interesting to me, but […]
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the best perfume scents
Choosing a perfume scent is deeply personal. I was hesitant to share these, because it is really personal taste, but maybe someone will discover a new scent they fall in love with. Below are the best perfume scents I’m using right now! How to Choose a Scent You need to consider how you’re choosing your […]
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things to do in new paltz, ny
I visited a cute little town in upstate New York about 1.5 hours from Manhattan, here are all the details for a weekend-trip itinerary. Where to Stay Airbnbs are fair prices in New Paltz, but you’ll want to save up a bit for this trip if you want a spacious spot with good views. We […]
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switching careers
Switching careers isn’t easy. Even in your first few years in the workforce, it’s not easy. Once you’ve gotten yourself into an industry or skill-set, companies often don’t want to hire you for something that you’re not well-versed in. Here’s my best advice on how to switch careers. Go The Non-Traditional Route Find a company […]
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things to do in philly
Here’s what I did for a day in Philadelphia: Reading Terminal Market The Reading Terminal Market is a famous indoor market that offers a plethora of cuisines, basically anything you could imagine. All of the top foods you’d want to try in Philly are there, including lots of places that serve Philly Cheesesteaks. If you’re […]
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how i take care of my mental health
Taking care of your mental health is key to finding joy in the everyday. I think this is the most important aspect of your day-to-day happiness and perhaps one of the easiest if you implement it correctly. Here are some easy items to incorporate into your every day that will improve your mental health. Take […]
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time away from the city
Time away from the city is so so important for my mental health. I visit Indiana lots because my boyfriend’s family lives there, and before you judge, it’s actually kind of beautiful sometimes. There are actual trees (!) and some sort of nature and slow pace mentality that can be really refreshing when you live […]
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reminiscing on fall in nyc
I was recently going through photos on my phone and found some from the best season there is. Fall is my favorite season, and fall in New York City is… as corny as it sounds, magical. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and every walk you take you’re reminded of the fleeting joys […]