goals.

On #GOALS. When I started this blog I wasn’t sure what my goals were for writing it. If I’m completely honest, it was a mix of getting attention, seeming cool, and maybe a tiny bit of being able to express myself through writing. I was in that odd stage of discovering who I was, taking […]

6 Can’t-Miss Restaurants on Maui

If you’re like me, you bring your taste buds when you travel. I mean, eating new foods is one of the best ways to experience a new culture! This blog post details some of the best food options on Maui that took my taste buds on the adventure of a lifetime. **NOTE: Because somebody in […]

summer day in the life!

Hey guys! I’m back at it with a day in the life, except… summer edition! So today was a fairly busy day, with lots of different events. So I got up at about somewhere from 6-7 AM, spent some time in prayer (BEST way to start the day you guys), and then looked at my […]

quotes i love

Hey pals! It’s Friday! In my town we have a huge sports tournament this weekend, so at work I am having really long shifts. Fun times. Also, it is SO HOT. I remember in the wintertime I would pine over warmer times, where I wouldn’t have to worry about donning two pairs of pants for […]

what high schoolers should be doing in the summer

Hey you guys! So today, since it is of course summer, I’m going to talk about things to do when you are bored in the summer but actually really want to be productive. Last year I struggled with this. I didn’t plan too much for the summer, so I ended up with very little to […]

my 7 favorite study snacks

Hey guys! I’m back at it with another study-related post. We all know that time deep into March, April, and May, where are planners are fuller than ever and finals and AP tests are coming up at lightning speed. Those days where we don’t get home from the library, sports practices, and clubs until late […]

my travel bucket list

Hey, guys! So… I don’t know about you but (I’m feelin 22–thanks taylor swift) I really like travelling! There’s something so much fun about being able to experience different cultures and ways of life. Travelling is in my veins. When I was three years old, my family moved to Brussels, Belgium, and we spent the […]

advice for high school sophomores

Hey guys! So, as of tomorrow, my sophomore year is officially over! I’m posting a little early this week because tomorrow I am going to my friend’s lake house immediately after school (the last day). This has been a nice long chunk of a year (but it also felt oddly short) and I have learned […]

how to get above a 30 on the ACT

When I took the ACT my freshman year, I got a 29. A 29 is by no means something to be upset about, but based on the colleges I was looking at at the time, it was not in my goal range. However, when I took it this April, I was pleasantly surprised (read: shocked) […]

nine things my dogs have taught me

If you’re a regular reader, you know I am a devoted dog lover. I have two adorable Bichon Frises- one, named Lucky, is 9 years old and the other, Dash, is 3– and they are so so amazing. So, for a fun Friday post, here are ten things that my furry babies have taught me. […]