Life

Read about my experiences related to family & social life, food & drink, home projects, and travel & culture.

Family & Social Life

Family & Social Life

Explore how I manage family responsibilities, make time for friends, keep up with long-distance relationships, and more.

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Experience my love of food through restaurant reviews, my favorite recipes, cocktail recommendations, and more.

Home Projects

Home Projects

Check out my home improvement projects including bathroom remodels, interior design, DIY, and home organization.

Travel & Culture

Travel & Culture

Get tips and share in my experiences on travel from backpacking to packing for a long weekend to studying abroad and taking long road trips.

1 Year Later: Mourning, Grieving, and Moving Forward after Losing My Dad

It’s officially been one year since we lost my dad to COPD. Over the past year, I have gone through a lot of emotions trying to cope and mourn. It’s been a process and it hasn’t been perfect or pretty. I’ve been numb, easily aggravated, sad, nostalgic, heartbroken, and so much more going through the…

Before & After: Bathroom Remodel After 25+ Years

What do you do when your sister is getting married, staying with you for 2 weeks before the wedding, and there’s only 1 shower for 6 people? You bite the bullet and fix your broken shower! Up until a few months ago, our bathtub wasn’t in working condition. When I was about 5 years old,…