Author: Amber
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Latest Reads and Personal Reflections
I recently finished Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King, and wow—it was an incredible read! While some of the concepts were familiar to me, the way King presents them felt fresh and relatable. One of the standout ideas is that everything, even down to our smallest cells, carries energy. This energy impacts our well-being,… Read more
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What a Week: Inauguration, Snow Days, Sick Pup, and Self-Care
Well, what a week it has been! Between work, school, and life in general, I’ve barely had time to sit down and write anything that wasn’t a school or work obligation. But here we are—let’s recap everything that’s been going on. A Historic MondayThis past Monday was both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the… Read more
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Skin Deep: My Skincare Journey, Favorite Products, and Lessons Learned
They walked out onto the deck. All the buildings and smoke had vanished, and the ship was in a vast expanse of sea, fresh and clear yet faint in the morning light. They had departed from the city lying in the mud. A very thin silhouette stretched on the horizon, barely strong enough to support… Read more
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From Chaos to Calm: Transforming My Life with a Planner
My Life Before Planning: Chaos Reigns As you may have figured out from all the many hats I wear, I love planning. But this wasn’t always the case. For years, I relied on sticky notes scattered across every surface and sporadic reminders on my phone. Spoiler alert: this was not a sufficient plan. I was… Read more
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Tragedy Knows No Boundaries: Why Compassion Should Unite Us
Why Compassion, Not Comparison, Should Guide This post might be deep—and maybe even controversial—but it’s one I feel compelled to write. The wildfires in California have been absolutely devastating. My heart breaks for everyone affected. At the same time, I’ve been scrolling through TikTok and seeing people highlight the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, particularly… Read more
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When Puppers Become Wrecking Balls: Our Struggle with Destructive Dogs (And What to Do About It)
Life with puppies can be full of joy, cuddles, and chaos—and boy, are we living that chaos! We have two adorable furballs who just turned one, and while they’re the cutest creatures in the world, they also have a knack for destruction that rivals a wrecking crew. Let me set the scene: When they were… Read more
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Saturday Platter Day and Tackling the To-Do List
Saturdays have become synonymous with “Platter Day” for me, thanks to @Fidantok on TikTok. Her Saturday tradition of skipping cooking in favor of platters feels like a genius idea—especially when you find yourself without dinner plans like I am today. Luckily, it’s only 2:00 in the afternoon, so I still have time to figure things… Read more
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Goals, Not Resolutions: Building a Purposeful Year in 2025
Forget Resolutions, Set Goals “New Year, New You!” How many times have we heard that phrase? And how often do we find ourselves pressured to declare lofty resolutions that feel daunting before February even rolls around? For me, resolutions sound rigid—like permanent changes that leave no room for human fallibility. And I’m human. Instead of… Read more
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Thankful Thursday
The title of this blog came to me this morning as I was reflecting on the things I’m truly thankful for. It felt fitting, though I have to admit, I also found it funny to call it “Thankful Thursday,” or simply TT. You see, my nephews call me TT because when they were younger, they… Read more