I thought Valentine's Day would be a good time to tell you that I did my first mural! I've taken spray paint to many things before, including walls, but I've never done anything big. I'm not artistically inclined, but I still wanted to do something big and colorful. I...
Self-love, self-acceptance, and learning to embrace ourselves are some of the greatest struggles in life given all the imperfections and limitations that we encounter in life. Learning how to self-love starts with getting to be your best friend and giving your...
So remember that photo I posted of the pink balloons I had tried to turn into a heart? That was like a whole thing. We had been shooting all day and it was the last picture we had to get. I was tired and hungry and frustrated, and definitely ready to be done for the...
It's easy to feel helpless right now. Two weeks into Trump officially stepping into office as the president, and we've already seen some drastic and upsetting laws go into place that are just the things we were worried about happening. We're scared for ourselves,...
I slept 17 hours last night because the world is making me so depressed that I only want to be unconscious. I share that because I want you to know if you're going through something similar it's OKAY. It SUCKS. Don't get me wrong, it SUCKS. But you don't need to feel...
Happy Wednesday and Decorating With Candy Day! What's the most unique thing you can think of that you could decorate with candy? I think we should make some cardboard cities and decorate them with candy. Like gingerbread houses, but year-round. So I know this past...
Did you see I posted a new podcast? It's tackling the concept of whether or not being body positive as a fat person means that you are simultaneously promoting obesity. My short answer? No. Listen to the podcast for my long answer! You can leave comments over there or...
Self-Love Tips for College Students As a student, it can be all too easy to forget to take care of yourself and succumb to the stresses of your academic program. With exams to study for, assignments to write, research to present, and work experience to find, students...
How to Ensure the Stress of Social Work Doesn't Get to You If your chosen career is social work with seniors, you are looked upon in a very high regard. The job is trying both mentally and physically, and can take a real toll on people. While you worked to pursue your...
I want to talk more specifically about self-care for certain groups of people, like we did for people with chronic illness. Self-care is a huge aspect of self-love, but one of the hardest elements to implement, and it not only changes from person to person, but from...