Joy & Other Things

November 23, 2020

What’s the Big Deal with the F-word?

When I use the F-word I get a lot of weird looks. Then, in my typical, people-pleasing way, I feel the need to explain myself: “Because it makes me feel good.” “Because it can be powerful.” “Because it challenges me.” “Because there are tons of health benefits!” …health benefits? No, this probably isn’t the f-word […]

November 18, 2020

My Breakup with Dairy

I want to start by making it clear that I am not a doctor. I am not a certified nutritionist. This is my personal experience discovering a food sensitivity and how I eliminated it from my diet. In no way is this blog post medical advice. Please consult your health care provider if you are […]

November 14, 2020

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning…

…It’s a very good place to start. I won’t start singing the Sound of Music, but I do want to share a little more about me and why I started this blog. After graduating high school in 2009, I moved from Southern California to attend Arizona State University. After a full year of copious amounts […]