During a recent quick trip to Target, I had shampoo and conditioner on my list. I'm pretty picky when it comes to haircare. My hair is long, thick, and coarse. I've got a ton of it, and it can be very unruly. In fact, most days I don't even bother to style it and just put it up in a messy bun. During the cold winter my scalp often dries out and becomes itchy, and then I have the dreadful white ... Read the Post
Debt Journey- Jan 2020 Progress
I recently shared that I was starting to pay off my debt this year, and since we're almost halfway through the month, I wanted to give a quick update! I have already made a bit of progress, and I have some plans for how I'm going to make more. If you didn't read my initial post, you can check out my plan for being debt free and catch up on my January plans. If you need a refresher, we are ... Read the Post
There is no before picture
I had a eureka moment this week while I was running the track at my gym. "I should take a before picture," I thought. Then I stopped, and that part of me I'm trying to nurture right now, the one that stops to ponder a thought before acting, asked why I would want to do that. And in that moment, I realized I had no interest in documenting something that would serve as a reason to point out my ... Read the Post
My Debt Free Journey- January 2020 Goals
Sharing my debt-free journey seems like such a millennial thing to do. Massive overshare article complete with social media touts that would make any baby boomer parent cringe. But honestly, I'm not just doing this for personal accountability. That is a very tiny part of the reason. Mostly, I want to share with other people that it's possible to do hard things. This is going to be really hard, but ... Read the Post
A great habit for the new year
I have so many goals for 2020. I want to get out of debt, I want to plan some vacations, and I want to grow more as a person. One thing those all have in common? Learning more about myself and what it is I value. It will dictate how quickly I am able to pay down debt, it will help me determine where I want to travel with my family, and it will help me grow. Recently, I've been journaling using ... Read the Post
