Karen McCarthy Woolf Paris Review: Top Doll, Transforming Trauma and Writing Processes
While I was studying abroad in London last spring, I had the opportunity to interview English poet, Karen McCarthy Woolf just months after her novel, “Top Doll” was published. Karen is best known for her acclaimed debut collection, “An Aviary of Small Birds,” which explores themes of loss and migration. Karen has received numerous awards,…
An Austrian Adventure
With Billy Joel as our travel guide, my friends and I visited Vienna, Austria for a quick weekend trip from our study abroad program in London. Just as Billy indicated, Vienna was there waiting for us, and there was lots to see and enjoy. For my own documentation and the potential enjoyment of you all,…
8 Hours in Bath, England
Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 🙂 I am currently studying abroad in London and with that, I am trying to make the very most of my 4 months here in the UK and Europe. To begin on this, my friends and I decided to take a day trip to Bath, England; a place that quickly became…
Gather Around the Table
I want you to imagine a very loud room. Everyone’s talking over each other, you can’t make out if someone is laughing or crying and the person sitting next to you just wants to tell their version of the story… by the way, welcome! You’ve now accurately created an image of any dinner party with…
Navigating Life’s Turns
Allow yourself to transition with grace. Life is all about entering new phases and accepting the beauty of change and variability- this can be hard to acknowledge, especially if you’re experiencing hardships along the way. Imagine the route from your home to your favorite place. This could be a best friend’s house, your favorite coffee…
Product Promo: Poppi Prebiotic Soda
The satisfaction of a soda, all the benefits of a medicine drawer and no B.S….or, to save some breath, *add to cart* What I described above is a Poppi Prebiotic soda, also known as my greatest discovery from Summer 2022. Marketed as “your new BFF” this soda will truly deliver you all the same essentials…
My 2022 Best of Books
With a goal to read more in 2022, I came across many great books and a few that left a little something to be desired. Having this new knowledge, I figured I would list some of my favorites so as to aid you in whatever reading journey you may find yourself on. Here are some…
Mantras and a Message for those Feeling Stuck
I understand as well as the next how detrimental cold air and a sun escaping before 4:30 can be to motivation and a willingness to make much of anything of the day. In my own experience growing up in New England, I’ve seen how effective a harsh winter can be at dissolving aspirations and New…
A Move Towards Minimalism
What if I told you there was a way to save money, reduce stress, increase productivity and freedom all while helping the environment…attractive deal, right? All these factors and more can be attained by practicing minimalism. Minimalism: possibly the largest example of “easier said than done” in my book. For years I have been trying…
Alive and Well(ness) 