Hello again after almost 4 years of not writing a blog post! I’m back and I can’t believe it. So much has changed since my last entry back in January of 2021. I look back on this website and realize how much I’ve grown as a person. I think I’ve ...
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Hello again after almost 4 years of not writing a blog post! I’m back and I can’t believe it. So much has changed since my last entry back in January of 2021. I look back on this website and realize how much I’ve grown as a person. I think I’ve always had a desire to grow and evolve but I never foresaw what would happen these last four years.

I’ve experienced what you’d call an awakening of sorts on my journey to seeking truth. I’ve deepened my connection with God and my Catholic faith, I’ve grown a massive interest in politics and I feel this deep desire to give back in a way that feels aligned with who I am now. I have so many ideas for this blog and all of a sudden feel so inspired to write to you all again, Alleluia! I can’t wait to share more about our Catholic faith, God, what I’ve learned on our fertility journey, healthy living and current events just to name a few ideas I have! I’ve grown so passionate about living a life aligned with Christ! Here are a few updates and highlights since January 2021…

In 2021, I was still actively creating content for brands… I had a few fun collabs with a Remington a hair tool, Alderbrook, a luxury hotel in Washington, authentication nation, went to Vegas with family, saw friends in California and Minnesota, we officially started trying for a baby in the spring, my brother got married. Started working on the Fellowship team at work as an infusion nurse, went to Tulum… and I will never forget this conversation I had with Teresa who was a fellow content creator on our retreat and we were openly talking about some health stuff and that’s when I felt things were beginning to shift for me.

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In 2022… Ann and I went on a bff trip to Vegas, I was shifting more into fashion content on IG, I went to Asia for the first time to Japan and Vietnam, started acupuncture for the first time and this was I would say, one of the darkest times of my life. I remembering being at my wits end in Vietnam, crying over getting my period like legit sobbing my brains out… feeling like I had nothing else to live for and on that same trip, I landed in Thailand and found out twitch had died by so called suicide and something just completely switched for me. Something woke up inside me and I started beginning to understand the difference between good and evil and the spiritual war at play every single day in our lives.

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2023, I was still doing monthly clothing collabs which was a ton of fun! Still working as an infusion RN up until fall when a PDS position FINALLY opened up at SCI! I applied, got the job it’s been the best decision I’ve made so far, career-wise! I was really worried about working full time, but boy this position has given me more flexibility, weird to say I know but I also felt like I really kinda grew up when I got the full time gig lol. I won a scholarship at work to attend ONS Congress in San Antonio for the first time and that was an absolute blast!

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As far as fertility, we were deep in our fertility struggles. I was doing acupuncture, on a bunch of supplements through Dr. Sklar, my PMS symptoms were slowly getting better! Instead of 10/10 pain every cycle, it was only happening on days 1 and 3, still painful but could be managed by a lot of natural remedies like ginger, turmeric, tinctures, etc. And this was when I was beginning to open my eyes to the power of natural remedies! I just thought man how beautiful that God has created these things in nature for us to help heal our bodies! I was still working on leaning into having faith in God and I felt like my relationship with him was growing but I wasn’t as serious as it is now.

We were so inspired by our global travels that I wanted to check out Europe for a change. It was sparked by the Our Rich Journey group we joined, and Hoan was like oh hey their meet up is in Portugal and honestly Europe was never on my radar and I was like, I’m down! And man, did that blow my mind!! I feel like that trip was a catalyst into my perspective of the world, and life. Maybe I’ll talk about that another time…

In other news, my brother had a baby!!! He was the greatest gift to my side of the family!! Oh and we got LUCKY too!!!! Our nieces and nephews also gave us so much joy and really gave me so much love I didn’t know I needed, Mother’s day this year was honestly kinda heartbreaking but Hoan’s family did a mother’s day celebration and I even got celebrated for my God Mother duties. Like ugh! How sweet was that… I’m tearing up as I write that… <3 Gosh, 2023 was such a blessing of a year despite having to go through so much with our infertility journey. I realized I wanted to continue to seek out God and goodness and I really felt God gave that to us in 2023.

As for 2024… Let’s do that in another post. Boy, if you’ve gotten this far. Thank you for your time and love! I cherish you more than you know!! God bless and so happy to be back <3

I am a huge fan of positive affirmations and there’s so much power in writing but also speaking them out loud. In this blog post I am sharing 50 I AM positive affirmations. You can use them for anything throughout your day. Whether it be saying them aloud in the AM, writing them over and over again in your journal or allowing one to become your mantra. Whatever it may be, I hope that these affirmations serve you in your life wherever you are my love.

I AM AFFIRMATIONS

1. I am empowered
2. I am strong
3. I am enough
4. I am brave
5. I am confident
6. I am exactly where I’m supposed to be
7. I am bold
8. I am abundant
9. I am filled with gratitude
10. I am thriving
11. I am worthy
12. I am healing
13. I am renewed
14. I am beautiful
15. I am loved
16. I am a badass
17. I am a fighter
18. I am confident
19. I am committed to my dream
20. I am the hero of my story
21. I am creative and innovative
22. I am living the most intentional life
23. I am strong
24. I am whole
25. I am having a breakthrough
26. I am filled with grit and determination
27. I am breathtaking
28. I am embraced with love
29. I am focused
30. I am a hustler
31. I am a dreamer of possibilities
32. I am warrior
33. I am a visionary
34. I am resilient
35. I am at peace with where I am
36. I am expanding my consciousness
37. I am energized
38. I am in perfect balance and harmony
39. I am a believer
40. I am aligned
41. I am leveling up
42. I am inspired and inspiring others
43. I am the perfect manifester
44. I am invested
45. I am the perfect creator
46. I am equipped with everything I need
47. I am receiving all that is mine
48. I am a boss
49. I am more than capable
50. I am a leader
51. I am a legend
52. I am wealthy
53. I am healthy
54. I am a powerhouse
55. I am fearless
56. I am deserving
57. I am in control
58. i am a money magnet
59. I am blessed

Hope these positive affirmations serve you in where you are and where you are going my beauties! Until next time, stay beautiful and completely aligned with who you are on the inside and the outside!

I’m collaborating with Dick’s Sporting Goods to share with you some musts to add to your closet this season! What I really love about Dick’s is the wide range of brands they offer both in store and online. Regardless of whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone in your family this season, you can easily find something for everyone on your list!

I stopped by the store this weekend and wanted to share some of my ultimate faves with you! For outdoor/winter gear, my go to brand is usually North Face because I love the quality and timeless design. I have gloves from several seasons ago that are still in such great shape even after all the wear. It’s a little bit on the pricier side however, trust me it’s totally going to be worth it!

OUTERWEAR PICKS

1. First jacket I found was the North Face Women’s Eco Thermoball Jacket in Black! It comes in 3 other colors, off white, grey and a lavender which is actually on sale for $143, down from $230. It’s super lightweight and water resistant. The thermoball material provides major insulation but without the weight! I’m wearing the small in black!

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2. The outerwear piece I found that I’m super obsessed with is the North Face Women’s Resolve II Parka! Literally so obsessed with this parker/windbreaker jacket. It was incredibly lightweight. I love that it has a cinch at the waist to give a little bit of form to the jacket and femininity and has a hoodie. Again, it’s waterproof and 100% windproof! This one starts at $110 and comes in a BUNCH of different colors! And the lighter colors are on sale which is a major bonus! I’m wearing the XS

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3. For a slightly more affordable option, I always love Columbia! They have really great products with generally good material and fit at a better price point. The first jacket I want to share from Columbia is the Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket. I love the stitching detail on this jacket. It’s got a diamond pattern in the midsection and diagonal stitching both top and bottom but the arms have a horizontal stitching. I think it’s so unique but it’s also really subtle too, which I like. Water resistant, has thermal insulation and THE BEST PART ARE THE cuffs with actual THUMB HOLES! I’m LITERALLY OBSESSED. You had me at cuffs, lol. It’s a great price point at $150 and comes in a bunch of different colors. I’m wearing the Small

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4. The last piece I want to share is this super cute Columbia Women’s Sweet View Insulated Bomber Jacket. Ok, this is by far my favorite find also the most affordable at only $89.99! I love the color, love the fit. Again, so lightweight and insulated. You can easily dress this up or down with its’ easy bomber style. I also tried it in black which I loved too, it comes in 5 different colors which is great. This is a great piece for fall weather but not so sure it would hold me up in freezing weather lol. But again, I’d say this is more for fall weather versus winter wear. Wearing a small in the mineral pink.

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ACCESSORIES/GIFTS

Like I mentioned earlier, I love that Dick’s has something for everyone on your list this season when your holiday shopping! A few of my sometimes go-to gifts are everyday items.

1. The first thing I found were these really cute minimal style E-Tip North Face Women’s gloves in black. I actually have these gloves from several seasons ago and am obsessed! Although, I will say the E-tip doesn’t quite work as well anymore which is to be expected after 2-3 years use. But they still keep my hands nice and warm. These make a great gift because pretty much everyone has a smartphone but not everyone wants to take off their gloves to access their devices.

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2. I found a second pair of super cute E-tip North Face Women’s Indi 3.0 Gloves that are exclusive only to Dick’s. It comes in 4 different colors but I thought the mauve color looked really nice and sleek. I also like that the palm of the gloves are black so even if you’re doing things and you might get your gloves dirty, it won’t be as noticeable.

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3. Next are blankets! I love giving a good quality blanket. People can leave them in their cars to bring with them on a hike or picnic, or if their car breaks down, they have some additional layers to keep them warm while they wait for roadside assistance to come. Being that I’m from Minnesota, my parents always taught me to leave a blanket in the car. I found these Cozy Sherpa blankets on sale at the store for BOGO FREE! Such a steal!

4. Last but not least are socks! My husband never buys socks for himself. He actually takes mine and wears them lol so I feel like socks make great stocking stuffers to add onto any gift. They have some really great cabin socks that are available for the whole family. Super soft and will definitely keep those toes warm.

FOOTWEAR

I didn’t get a chance to try these on in store so I can’t speak to how they fit or the comfort level, however these were some really cute options I found.

1. Timberland Women’s Courmeyeur Valley Chelsea Boots. Comes in grey and dark brown. However, the grey to me looks more like a light taupe in person which I think is really pretty!

2. Second one I found were the Sorel Out n about Felt Plus Waterproof Winter Boots. I love the design, feel like these would be perfect for hiking and Sorel is usually known for their comfort. Comes in three colors, brown, redwood and black.

3. Last thing I want to share are the Alpine design x Kamik Women’s Hazel Winter Boots. I love the mix of textures and love that it’s got the synthetic rubber at the base and then the water resistant flannel on top. Unfortunately right now there’s only one color available

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And that’s a wrap! Thanks for baring it with me until the end but I want to make sure I share some of my favorite pieces for this winter! Again, I really think Dick’s is a great starting place to do your Christmas shopping because I feel like they’ve got so much variety for the entire family. Excited to get more cozy as the weather turns cooler here in the Pacific Northwest. Until next time, stay beautiful!