My Journal

       Something I've been drawn to is 'slow living'. Honestly, it's something I became drawn to without realizing it until I began to reflect on it today. It's all about simplifying your life, focusing on quality over quantity whether it's your work or the company around you. I never really cared enough to instill this into my routine until I started to feel the stress of always being on the go. Balancing personal life, work, and school can leave you forgetting about yourself and your own needs. You know the constant worry of always feeling like there's something you should be doing? That busy life was always present growing up, while it is good to be productive, I didn't realize how it can badly impact your health and those relationships around you until I started juggling my own responsibilities. It felt as if I could never check off that imaginary to-do list, I was overwhelmed.       That's when I slowly started experimenting with small change...

       One hobby that I enjoy in my free time is baking/cooking. It started out with simply experimenting with ingredients, but has become an art for me. From designing cakes to curating new and exciting meals for my family to try, I’ve found that cooking helps me relieve stress, and express myself in a rewarding way. I love trying out new recipes, adjusting them to my own taste, customizing sweet treats, or even coming up with my own recipes. There’s something magical about turning random ingredients into a beautiful meal or treat that not only looks amazing but also tastes amazing. Summer Themed Commission      In a way, it has increased my patience, problem-solving skills, and even helped balance out my routine. It reminds me of the importance of attention to detail. We often rush tasks only to check them off the list, however spending time with a recipe forces me to slow down and focus on the process, ensuring a perfected end result. This quote by ...

My opinion of Blogs: Overall, I find blogs to be a unique perspective from individuals. They serve as a window to an up close and personal viewpoint of the author regardless if the blog was curated around them and their lifestyle. Blogs, whether they are professional or personal, have a personal signature to them and show us the mind of the one behind it. They definitely offer a personal perspective rather than articles or books. A healthy slice of life is a perfect example of this. Its a blog that offers a little bit of everything: healthy living, parenting, travel, and personal growth and it really highlights how versatile and engaging blogs are.  Blog 1: Healthy Slice of Life   What I Liked About This Blog  The first blog I checked out was A Healthy Slice of Life By Brittany, and I really loved the overall aesthetic of the blog. From the start, it already had a friendly and inviting vibe, similar to when reconnecting with an old friend. What stood out to me was how she...