It’s been an interesting week. From freezing rain to snuggles with Maggie, I am definitely ready for the weekend. I don’t have a lot to add here other than I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine’s Day no matter what you do with the day, so let’s get started! one | lana condor says goodbye to lara jean It’s the end of an era! The final installment of the To All the Boys I Loved Before came out today, and I can’t wait to watch it. I loved this piece where Lana talks about the importance of Asian representation in media, mental health, and of course, Lara Jean. two | a roundup…
How to Treat Yo-Self This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers. Personally, whether I am single or in a relationship, I like to do something special for myself on this day each year. No one says you can’t buy yourself a nice card, write a little note of self-love in it, and indulge in a sweet treat by yourself on this day (or any day for that matter). I’ve got ten ideas on how you can show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Let’s get started! one | buy yourself the flowers Because why the heck not? Pop into Trader Joe’s and make a cheap bundle, or treat yourself to a special bouquet at…
5 Books to Read this Valentine’s Day
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you either love it or hate it — there is no one in the world that is just “meh” about this day of love. Whether you think its lame or adorable, it’s still a good reason to develop a themed list! I’m here with some classic rom-coms as well as some more unconventional picks for you to read during this season of love. Let’s get started! one | The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Monique lives in modern-day New York and is writing about the life of the 50s movie starlet Evelyn Hugo. Evelyn chronicles her life to Monique, so much of…
Catching My Eye | 02.05.21
Happy Friday, friends! This week has been a tough one for sure. For reasons I don’t want or need to get into, I’ve been under a lot of stress, and I would not be exaggerating if I said I haven’t truly stopped crying since Wednesday. I’m excited to get into this weekend and, hopefully, take a little break from my emotions. Maybe dive into a good book? Let’s get started with what’s been catching my eye this week! one | storygraph I finally started a Storygraph account! Storygraph is an alternative reading platform to Goodreads. The review process is more than just writing a paragraph, it recommends books based on…
February Goals | 2021
One month down, eleven more to go! We got this. How was everyone’s January? Personally, I thought mine went relatively well. Aside from a few distractions (namely, a coup), I remained focused on my goals and implemented new strategies and tactics to achieve those goals. Having yearly goals & intentions is all well and good, but if I don’t set monthly goals, there’s no way I’m going to achieve them. Let’s get into what I plan to tackle in February! one | develop a newsletter to send to my subscribers monthly I used to send a weekly newsletter with a wrap up of my blog posts, but I’m planning to…
10 Books to Read to Celebrate Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! To celebrate this important month, I compiled a list of potential books to read both for education and enjoyment! This is nowhere close to an exhaustive list, so please check out these additional lists of potential books to read to support Black authors now and during the rest of the year. Shondaland Oprah Magazine Glamour Let’s get started! Fiction one | Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Children of Blood and Bone takes place in a fictional land that used to be ripe with magic but was purged of it when the king became scared of the power the Magi held. Zélie must go on a dangerous…
Books I Read in January
Happy February! I kicked off January with a reading rush. I read nine books in the first 31 days of 2021, and I am so proud of myself. From a mediocre murder mystery to a few rom-com love stories, let’s get started! one | Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb The King-in-Waiting of the Six Duchies has fathered a bastard child, and that child has come to town after having nowhere left to turn. Fitz, as the child is named, grows up in the stables learning from various helping hands including not on the stablemaster but the King himself. While his father is absent having abandoned his city out of shame, Fitz…
Week of Outfits | 1.24.21 — 01.30.21
Another day, another weekly outfit wrap up. The days are blurring together as my routine is usually the same — wake up, workout, get ready, work, work, work, make dinner, read, go to bed. I love quiet days, but I’ll be happy when its warm again, and we can all gather safely outdoors for activities/catch-ups. Let’s get started! Sunday, January 24 Sweatshirt – Boyfriend’s (similar) Leggings Monday, January 25 Cardigan (similar) Tank Top (similar) Leggings Tuesday, January 26 Top (similar) Belt (similar) Jeans Boots Wednesday, January 27 Cardigan (similar) Tank Top (similar) Leggings Thursday, January 28 Flannel Shirt Leggings Friday, January 29 Glasses Sweater Leggings Happy adventuring, Kimberly
Catching My Eye | 01.29.21
And with that, January is basically done! We survived the first month of 2021, and maybe I’m just being obnoxiously positive, but I didn’t think it was all that bad. Right guys? The first ten days were a little hit-or-miss, but once we made it over the hump, I think we hit our stride. Here’s hoping the rest of 2021 is just as forgiving. My week, as most, was pretty quiet. I’m just keeping my nose down, getting work done, and reading books. Let’s get into what’s been catching my eye this week! one | how to brighten someone’s day (pandemic or not) Almost a year later, and living in…
Things I Have For My Cat That Just Make Sense
I’m bringing you a little bit of a different post today. I wanted to talk about all the things I have for Maggie, my cat, that make life just a little bit easier. If you don’t know, I have a cat. She’s about 2 years old, and I’ve had her for a little over a year. She’s the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to me, and I love her with my whole heart. For starters, my cat loves to play fetch, so even though I waste all my money on toys for her, her favorite toy is hair ties she steals from my bathroom counter. I also have two…
