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This last week has been an array of emotions—mostly negative—which has been disheartening because I’ve been making an effort to stay positive and grateful. I think hormones may have played a role because, honestly, there was no real reason for my funk. I had two doctor’s appointments, and thankfully, everything checked out fine. So why Read more

Happy Sunday! A new week is here, and I am grateful for it. Last week was a rough one—definitely a “doozy.” It all started with dizzy spells last Saturday, followed by the worst earache on Sunday. By Monday, my entire body ached, but thankfully, antibiotics helped, and I made sure to rest on Monday and Read more

These past two weeks have been absolutely crazy. One thing I’ve learned? I carry my stress in my shoulders, down my back, and through every muscle that seems to tighten under pressure! Why all the stress? Well, the first three chapters of my Capstone project (dissertation) were due, along with an oral presentation on my Read more

What a week it has been since I last wrote to you all! Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, and we spent the entire weekend celebrating. To kick things off, my brother-in-law arrived in town to join the festivities. On Friday night, we indulged in a giant pizza from Benny Mazzetto’s—when I say giant, I mean Read more

This week has been long. School has been daunting, and I’m realizing just how right people were when they said earning a doctorate is one of the hardest things they’ve ever done. They weren’t lying! What makes it even more complicated is navigating an academic world that’s integrating AI into almost everything. The higher education Read more

This weekend has been strenuous. My schoolwork took much longer to figure out than I had intended, but after three revisions, I finally submitted it. Three revisions might not seem like a lot, but considering it’s currently a 64-page living document, it was a lot for me. Now that it’s done, my next goal is Read more

t’s Wednesday, so I thought I’d check in and give a little update on my crazy, hectic week. The Struggle is Real: Muscle Cramps & Headaches First and foremost, I have been dealing with the worst muscle cramps in my shoulders. We’re talking intense spasms that pinch a nerve, sending what feels like a thousand Read more

It’s Monday, and this week is already shaping up to be hectic. Work is in full swing, with an overwhelming number of contracts, looming deadlines, and back-to-back meetings that eat up hours of the day. And, of course, there are always those unexpected surprises that pop up. Honestly, a nap sounds great, but we’re just Read more

Happy February! Let’s talk goals and accomplishments. January was a month of progress, learning, and some challenges, but overall, I’m proud of what I achieved. January Goals Recap My health goal was to lose 5 lbs, and I did exactly that! 🎉 I also aimed to meditate daily and meal plan more consistently. Meditation didn’t Read more