Real, Not Ideal

               After my own realisation of my life motto , I have a newfound appreciation for my goals. I am doing what I need to do in order to be successful this year. I need carry on with my relentless pursuit at being a better person. I have the best of intentions for each step, and I find myself looking ahead to figure out what the next thing on my list should be. I’m approaching this with a much more positive outlook than I ever have before.                In my last goals update post , I mentioned that I was working on journaling. I’ve mentioned in the past how I think journaling is one of the best things to do for yourself . It’s an excellent form of self-care, you can whine about things just to get it off your chest, and you have amazing memories to look back on. So far, I have missed maybe only four days. I even brought it on the two trips I went on this week so I...

One of my favourite podcasts is Happier with Gretchen Rubin. She keeps a running list called “Secrets of Adulthood” ( full list here ) that is full of facts and truths that she knows to be true. I’ve realised that I have one too – be relentless. When I was going through school, I was relentlessly myself. It left me to be bullied. It left me isolated. It also taught me about who I am as a person. Because I was relentless, I came to self-realisation faster than my peers. I have been, and always will be, utterly, relentlessly myself. I am relentless with my loyalty to my friends. I will show up for my friend s any day and night. I let them know how much I love them. I will push them and support them when they thrive. I will listen and support them when they’re going through a difficult time. I have cultivated the best group of friends anyone could ask for because I have been relentless at being a good friend. In my profession, you need to be relentless. You need to be r...

I love reading. It is pretty much something at the core of my being. You'll rarely catch me without a book (or two) in my bag. I used to write  full book reviews  on here, but I think that's a bit much for me at the moment. Also, I simply read too much to keep up to date. In an effort to  simplify my life  a little more, I've decided to write mini reviews about the books I've read recently. I may include a few from the past that I received for free, but overall, this will be a little catchup of what I've been reading. Nobody Cares by Anne T Donahue I read this book over a year ago and I am still thinking about it today. Donahue's voice is so unique; it is witty yet serious. I often found myself thinking I could be friends with her. Donahue remains personal with the audience which makes this a startling look at reality through the lens of her life. Everyone has been through similar life events and Donahue is clever at taking the mundane parts of life...

Now that we’ve (barely) survived January, it is time for the month of love. This year, I want to shift out of the typical romance associated with Valentine’s day. While Matt is amazing and I really love him, there are some other people in my life that deserve a little love as well. I recently read a book called Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship by Kayleen Schaefer. It is about female friendship and the fact that it has not been talked about in media or literary history. As a response to that, this post is paying homage to the ladies that have helped me get to where I am now. This is my space to celebrate them and what they bring to my life. They’re the people in my life that have seen me go through a lot, helped me learn, and pushed me to be the best I can possibly be. They’re the ones that inspire me daily because they’re accomplishing things that are admirable. They’re the ones that deserve a love letter this year. To ...