Eeek! I have a tattoo appointment tomorrow that has me feeling nervous, excited, and pretty afraid of how much this is going to hurt. Fortunately, I have a multitude of tricks up my sleeve on how to cope with pain and prepare for long sessions.

Let's talk self-defense. This may be a controversial topic, but here goes nothing. I discuss the three most common tools in personal protection: pepper spray, knives, and firearms. I refuse to live in fear of guns and want to become more knowledgeable.

Did you know that July 2nd marks the midway point of 2022? Albeit a few days late, I used this time to reflect on the high and lows of the past six months and how I'd like to evolve, change, and grow during the remainder of the year.

Let's catch up and talk about movies! I saw 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and 'Everything, Everywhere, All At Once' this weekend and need to get some thoughts off my chest. Thor's post-credit scene?! The Everything Bagel analogy?!

I had a choice to make: either never eat sushi again or become comfortable dining alone in public. After years of internal work and tough love, I took the steps to grow into a more independent person, knowing it would lead to a gratifying life.

A moment I'd love to celebrate is how far I've come in my strength training since 2020. I reflect on my fitness journey, my nutrition goals for the future to keep getting stronger, and the steps I'll take to get there in a realistic, sustainable way.

We're chatting about FOOD because when life feels out of control, I like to stock up on fruit and cookies. I found a website that tells you the political affiliations of grocery stores, and I can't stop watching 'fit girl cheat days' on YouTube.

On the day of my 30th birthday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade and destroyed women's right to choose. I tried my damndest to enjoy the weekend as best I could with desserts, presents, and newfound motivation to vote.

For the first time in my life, I saw the angel number 555 on my clock yesterday. This sequence symbolizes change, but it's not always the change you expect to happen. Focus on the life you currently have and not the life you could have.

March 3rd marks the anniversary of my dad's passing. To honor him, I attended an art show that reminded me of my childhood years, spent in galleries with my family. I also went on a vision quest where I asked the world for a sign of peace.