And So It Began

The morning of September 23rd, I woke up before my alarm, charged with the kind of energy that only exists in those spaces we call the unknown: the anticipatory time before the big leap, the rustle of leaves before the storm, the horizon before daybreak. Those of you who know me will know that I …

Getting Up To Speed

I have been feeling antsy. My blog silence of late was the result of a number of things. Finishing university, moving house, starting a new life, figuring out my routines, and ultimately trying to find some footing has kept me occupied for months. But here we are, at the end of September, and I finally …

Operation: Juice Cleanse, Day 3

This is it, friends! I can't believe we're here. Last time we spoke, I was totally riding the struggle bus through Day 2. But Day 3 proved to be a complete turn-around! The first thing I noticed about myself today was how good my skin looked! It was brighter, clearer, and just healthier looking than …

Operation: Juice Cleanse, Day 2

Oh, man. Day 2 was a rough one. I woke up feeling pretty good. I'd gotten 7.5 hours of sleep, which is pretty normal for me. I wasn't feeling super refreshed, but also not exhausted either. So I figured that was a good sign. As I was waiting for my lemon water to boil, I …

Operation: Juice Cleanse, Day 1

Gosh, okay. So here we are. As I type this, my sixth and final juice for the day is sitting next to me. It's still kind of cold, so although I could have started drinking it 8 minutes ago, I'm going to hold out a bit longer. My first day of cleansing has opened my …

Operation:Juice Cleanse, The Wind-Down

When we last spoke, I was getting ready to pair things down for Operation: Juice Cleanse. After doing a bit of reading online, I thought this would be pretty easy. Being vegan meant I didn't have to go through the process of eliminating animal products (been there, done that), but there were two items I …

Operation: Juice Cleanse, The Before

I am one of those annoying people who loves a good food trend. Avocado toast? Yep. Buddha Bowls (or whatever else people are calling the genius art of throwing everything in your fridge over any type of grain and calling it a meal)? Check. I have no shame. So, it probably doesn't come as a …

Sharing

When life gets busy and pressures begin to take hold, my immediate response is to draw within myself, to step back from the world, put on a pair of comfy pants, and spend time on my own. While this can be an effective way of disconnecting and centering myself, I have come to realize that …

A Case Against Perfection

Lately, I've been struggling to establish a feeling of balance. A few weeks ago, as I looked ahead to the new school year and the beginning of fall, I knew that there would be a transitional time for me; a time of coming to terms with firmer schedules, stricter deadlines, and cooling temperatures. After a …

Travel Essentials, Part 1:

More than a few times this week, I found myself in a state of disheartened disbelief. Limbs paralyzed and heart two centimeters from full implosion, I was numb to my surroundings. A dangerous thought elbowed its way to the forefront of my mind, insistent on being recognized and respected. "I just want to cry." This …