We're about a month into fall, and, surprisingly, it's feeling a bit like it in Texas. I love fall. I love the warm, autumn colors, the robust and comfortable food, and the warm, cozy knits and comfortable...

Last week, my friend and I agreed to go to a stand-up paddleboarding yoga class that evening. Neither of us had been before, but as the class time inched closer and closer, she was no where to be found...

I've never had a consistent workout schedule. I've always thought, "Oh, I don't have time to workout," or "I don't want to tether myself to a schedule." Working out for me was always more of a chore...

Note: For the last several months, I put my blog on hiatus because of a problem near and dear to every journalist: writer's block. Originally my blog was conceived as a lifestyle blog centered on tips,...

Most people who know me know that I am a die hard fan of my alma mater Baylor University. Well this weekend, I woke up Saturday morning to my Bears being down by 20 points to UT and our third quarterback...

This weekend marked the beginning of Advent. For Catholics, it's the beginning of the liturgical year when we are encouraged to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ through self-reflection and...

In January, my very first blog post was about my 2015 planner picks. Unfortunately, most of the planners on my list had been sold out, and I was still new to the whole world of planners and planner decorating....

I've always been a fan of Starbucks. I think they've done a great job with their hot and cold cups, especially around Christmas, and, despite the copious amounts of syrup put in their drinks, they've come...

We're finally getting some of that colder weather even though it's November, and we haven't seen temperatures reach even the 50's yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to take a trip to a part of the US...

The last week was absolutely wonderful weather-wise. I forget how nice it feels after an entire summer of 100 degree weather to get some reprieve, even if it's just weather in the 60's. It's also finally...

At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It's been about a month since I started using my Fitbit,...

My parents rarely make note of anything I write unless I bring it to their attention, but whenever they do, they remark that they have no idea where I got my ability to pen words on paper (figuratively,...