In this blog, I detail my girls trip to NYC, especially our shopping day in Soho.
Flying Solo? Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Single
In this blog, I suggest eight ideas for you to blissfully celebrate Valentine's Day!
Empower Your Heart: Clear the Weeds to Cultivate Your Inner Garden
In my January post, I discuss how to remove "weeds" and thrive in life.
Death, Grief and Life
How do you commemorate and honor your deceased loved ones? How do you process loss? I discuss both in today's blog post.
I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up
As I type this, September draws to a close and the weather feels cooler as fall settles in. This month I celebrated my thirty-third birthday (woot woot) and as the celebrations continue and I reflect on my last loop around the sun, I desire to share what’s on my mind… First things first – I want … Continue reading I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up
Resisting COVID Fatigue: Reflections on My COVID-19 Exposures
I found out earlier this week that I have been exposed to the novel coronavirus for the second time this year. The first occurrence happened on Halloween. Before you get it twisted – I did not host nor attend a large Halloween party, I played tennis with a friend. My latest exposure also occurred in … Continue reading Resisting COVID Fatigue: Reflections on My COVID-19 Exposures
Why COVID-19 Isn’t Bringing Me Down
Whew child, this Rona (a nickname for the novel coronavirus aka COVID-19) has definitely disrupted our everyday lives and effectively put this world to a stop. In Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15th, Mayor Eric Garcetti asked all bars and gyms to close and for restaurants to serve takeout only. On Thursday, March 19th, the … Continue reading Why COVID-19 Isn’t Bringing Me Down
4 Ways to Crush Your Goals in 2020 and Beyond
This Saturday, January 18th marks one year of launching this blog. I am proud. Curly Roots Blog has provided me an outlet to express myself and connect with you, my readers. I appreciate the dialogue we have created this past year. I look forward to continuing this journey with you. As is common with the … Continue reading 4 Ways to Crush Your Goals in 2020 and Beyond
Reflections from the Decade I Entered Womanhood
There is one more day left in the decade spanning from 2010-2019. I never payed attention to the passing of the decades before, but this past decade has been the most monumental of my three-decade life. I began the decade as a 21-year-old senior at the University of Notre Dame and I’m finishing the decade … Continue reading Reflections from the Decade I Entered Womanhood
Two Ways I Changed My Face Care Regimen for More Hydrated Skin
The Fall Season officially began September 23rd. In Los Angeles, we are at that weird time of year where mornings and evenings are chilly and the afternoons are warm. We have experienced fires, windy weather and hot air pressure which makes for bothersome allergies, including itchy eyes and dry, cracking skin. A fall afternoon in … Continue reading Two Ways I Changed My Face Care Regimen for More Hydrated Skin
Beginning 31
When I turned 30, several of my friends told me some version of this: 30 is a magical age where you come into your own. So I turned 30 and waited for this magic to descend upon me. While I felt growth between 29 and 30, I did not feel this sense of newness … Continue reading Beginning 31
My Adventure-Filled Trip to Costa Rica
Earlier this month I embarked on a 5-day trip to the beautifully diverse terrain of the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. I almost did not go on this trip because of uncertainty and fear but I am proud that I embraced those feelings as it was an amazing journey in which I pushed myself … Continue reading My Adventure-Filled Trip to Costa Rica
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