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  • Becoming Her: The Soft Yet Disciplined Era I’m Entering

    Listen I don’t know what clicked in me these last few months, but I can feel myself evolving in real time. Like, I’m entering this era where I’m soft, intentional, and peaceful, but also disciplined, focused, and becoming the version of myself I always prayed for. This era feels like…

  • My Cozy Winter Reset Routine (Candles, Cleaning, and Quiet Time)

    Winter always brings out a softer, calmer version of me, like the season itself is telling me, “girl, sit down and breathe.” So this year, I’ve been leaning all the way into my cozy routine. Nothing wild, nothing aesthetic for the sake of Instagram… just simple habits that make my…

  • 3 Years Later: What My Relationship Taught Me About Love, Growth & Grace

    Three years.Whew… when I say these years have stretched me, softened me, matured me, annoyed me, blessed me, and taught me more about love than any sermon or rom-com ever could? I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Being with someone for three years, especially in your early…

  • Date Night Ideas for Couples on a Budget (But Still Cute)

    Hey Everyone!! Welcome back to another blog in my anniversary month series! If you didnt know, me and my boyfriend will be celebrating our 3 year anniversary this month and to celebrate, I wanted each blog this month to be relationship themed so here we go! Let’s be honest, dating…

  • Soft Love Only: Setting Relationship Standards & Sticking to Them

    In the spirit of my anniversary month, all of November will be relationship based blogs!!! Who is excited! But… let’s be so serious for a second…There comes a point in your life where you just can’t do the chaos anymore. No more confusion, mixed signals, or “what are we even…

  • Solo Date Ideas for When You Need to Refill Your Cup

    In the spirit of my 3 year anniversary coming next month, I had to touch on SUCH an important topic. One thing about me? I will take myself out. Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is take yourself on a date and remember that your own company is…

  • Big Girl Boundaries: Learning to Protect My Peace Without Apologizing

    Whew. Being a “big girl” isn’t just about paying bills or showing up to your 9–5, but it is about learning when to say no without feeling like you owe anyone an explanation. Lately, I’ve realized that one of the hardest parts of growing up isn’t finding your rhythm, it’s…

  • What’s In My Big Girl Weekender Bag

    This post is extra special because it marks the end of an era for me! I’ve spent the past year and a half living the long-distance girlfriend life while Darius finished up grad school. And come December, that chapter officially closes! No more hopping on buses, packing for weekends away,…

  • Growing into Myself: The Version of Me I’m Becoming

    For so much of my life, I’ve looked at different areas and seen nothing but failure. Job failures. Relationship failures. Friendship failures. Even spiritual failures. I used to carry them like heavy weights, reminders of what I couldn’t get right. But over time, I’ve realized something that shifted everything, none…

  • God, Goals, and Growing Up: A Faith-Fueled Approach to Adulting

    Over the past few months, I’ve been realizing that “adulting” isn’t just about paying bills or figuring out a 401(k (though those are definitely part of it). For me, it’s been about growing into the woman God has called me to be, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. And honestly? It…