Shit's Hard

An 18-YEAR FRIENDSHIP is a long time! Cassie and I met when we were 5 years old at daycare and the rest is history. This week she came to visit me in Los Angeles and we are going over my one week tour of LA. Let’s talk: checking in on friends in different zip codes, my architecture precedent study in real life, and I DID get my ACE certification :) Now what? And we may or may not be planning a special guest interview on an upcoming episode… so stay tuned!

I take my ACE CPT Exam TODAY! I haven’t been focused on much else this week but let’s talk self care! I have been working on my skincare routine for 5 MONTHS since I’ve gotten to LA, it is DRY here! We are talking - sticking to a routine, switching birth controls 3 times in 4 months, and how this Shit is Hard! What products are good vs what’s a waste of money? Yuka has answered this question for me :) Life update: I am still figuring out what I’m doing with my life. But shit we are working on this week: Passing my exam and what that means to me, balancing expensive skincare products and finance, and CASSIE COMES TOMORROW! Also, don't forget to answer the polls and leaving me a rating if you're feeling talkative ;)

New shit is good...right? Sometimes, but with new shit comes change, new routines, my WHOLE schedule is thrown off track!! But we are navigating this new shit together, and we are GUILT-FREE of any missed workouts, less than ideal meals, and money spent during this time of change. We are talking FINANCIAL guilt too, especially around the holidays! Shit we are working on this week: getting organized  for this new shit, releasing guilt, and making plans for my bff coming to town next week!! Do you feel financial guilt from spending more money around the holidays? How do you stay on schedule daily, weekly, or monthly? Let me know cause this Shit is Hard!!!

Christmas lights in LA SUCK! But I did spend Christmas on the beach... so I guess I can't complain! Reflecting on holidays changing over the years, getting off track during holidays, AND hosting Christmas dinner, this Shit's Hard!! Let's talk about it. Shit we're working on this week: prepping for the New Year, and making an effort to RELAX over the holidays. How was your holiday season? How have your holidays changed as you've gotten older?

New Years is RIGHT around the corner...and we are setting some GOALS for 2023, and that Shit is Hard! We are talking about vision boards, feeling like things aren't happening fast enough, and being the jack of all trades. Let's go over what we've accomplished in 2022 and take a moment of pride :) Shit we're working on this week: PATIENCE, a clear vision, and success is mindset! Do you have a clear vision of what you want? What are your 2023 goals? Let me know in the polls!!

Is counting calories educational or detrimental to mental health? Let's talk about this shit. Fitness really IS HARD!! We're talking, feeling ostracized by the fitness community, fitness ~influencers~ and their contribution to the fitness industry, AND creating a positive relationship with fitness, body, and food! Shit we're working on this week: getting my personal training certification :) Don't forget to answer the polls after listening, I love to hear what you think!

So, 7 months ago I was graduating college in Ohio with a degree in Architecture... and yesterday I went to the Streamys in Los Angeles as an influencer's assistant! Things have been moving pretty fast here and I feel lucky to have a "foot in the door" to the entertainment industry. Today we're talking, personal branding, taking advantage of opportunity, and pitching yourself to peers in the community. I'm wondering, what is your personal brand? And what shit are you working on this week? Let me know in the comments, cause this Shit is Hard!

So, I am spending the holiday season across the country from my family for the FIRST TIME. Lots of feelings on this one. Let's talk about family gatherings, my COVID Christmas of 2021, and gift-giving from 2,275 miles away! Not to mention, reminiscing on my first holiday with someone special <3 I am four years in and sharing my #1 HOLIDAY HACK for when you CANNOT think of a single gift for your partner, because Shit's Hard!

I've been sick this past week and I am STRUGGLIN. Teetering between feeling guilty for not being productive and trying to get motivated to be productive, shit is indeed HARD. How do you know when to give yourself a break? How do you get motivation? Can a break be productive? Let's talk about it :/