Hello! It’s been a while! I hope you’ve been great. Since we last talked, I have been living in Chicago, working in an elementary school, and completing my master’s degree in Elementary Education. In a week, my husband and I are moving to South Korea to teach English for a year! I have never been outside of the US, so it should be a REAL adventure. I figured any big adventures like this one need some documentation, so it’s a good thing I already have this blog! Continue reading
Long time no talk, everybody! I’ve been taking the last couple of months to step away from screens and focus on being present and trying to feel my best. Sean and I have been loving Chicago, but city-living always gets to me after a while. It’s great to have access to most things you could ever need, but sometimes the thing I really need is quiet and fresh air and a big open sky and birds singing in the morning. Continue reading
[1] Try to catch yourself about to have negative thoughts about yourself and actively choose to do something else. Wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and put on a light-hearted TV show. Remind yourself that you’re deserving of love and care. Continue reading
The internet is all about using cauliflower as a substitute for a million different other foods, and I thought it was about time I tried out one of those recipes. I was craving Chinese takeout and this sticky sesame cauliflower definitely satisfied my craving. Continue reading
I moved from Los Angeles to Chicago a couple months ago, and the whole process went more smoothly than any other time I’ve moved (and I’ve moved a lot). Reflecting on reasons for the low-stress experience that my husband and I had, I wanted to share some tips for making your impending move less stressful. Continue reading
Spencer's Gap Year 