Last week I wrapped up my first semester of grad school at Bowling Green State University. I am enrolled in a Master’s of English program which I am completing 100% online. Last summer, I eased into the program with two short courses. I took two 18 week courses over the fall semester: Linguistics and CriticalContinue reading “Grad School Semester Wrap Up”
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Conclude: Five Minute Friday
I’m jumping on this week’s prompt from the Five Minute Friday community. This is a weekly link up where writers share thoughts on a common word. As we conclude another semester at school I have a few thoughts: 1.Teachers are some of the most adaptable humans. Scratch that, students are the most adaptable humans. WhetherContinue reading “Conclude: Five Minute Friday”
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A Book Review
Title: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Author: Erika L. Sanchez Publisher: Ember Copyright Date: 2017 Julia is growing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants in Chicago. Until recently, she flew under the radar of her overprotective parents, because her older sister, Olga, held a monopoly on their attention. Olga never lied. Olga worked hard to bringContinue reading “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A Book Review”
Declutter and Donation Hunt– AKA my greatest Mom Hack
If you have been tracking with me and my battle against consumerism you may be wondering how I plan to survive the impending holidays all while trying to own less and make responsible decisions for the environment. At this time, I am still trying to gather tips and do my best, but I am alsoContinue reading “Declutter and Donation Hunt– AKA my greatest Mom Hack”
5 Podcasts I’m Loving…
Okay, Muse, I know that I am late to the game, but I have recently discovered the power of a good podcast. For years, my husband would put on a podcast while doing dishes, driving on longer trips or riding his bike, but I always thought–if I want to listen to something I want itContinue reading “5 Podcasts I’m Loving…”
Beyond: Five Minute Friday
Hello, Muse, and welcome to Friday [we made it!] I have so much to update you on, but first I must explain today’s post. I am joining the weekly link-up on Five Minute Friday. This is a community of writers who respond once a week to a common prompt. With the theme in mind weContinue reading “Beyond: Five Minute Friday”
Project 333: A Book Review
Title: Project 333 Author: Courtney Carver Publisher: TarcherPerigee Copyright Date: 2020 On my journey toward living a simplified life my research led me to Courtney Carver. She is a writer, lifestyle blogger, and health aficionado who has published her wisdom in other books and on her website Be More With Less. The more I lookedContinue reading “Project 333: A Book Review”
Let’s Catch Up
2020 hit us all differently. I think we can all agree, though, that this has not been the year we anticipated when we crafted our goals and intentions last holiday season. I could rant about all the things I missed out on this year or all the ways in which 2020 killed my vibe, butContinue reading “Let’s Catch Up”
Rebranded
Hello, Muse–it’s been a while. For almost two years I’ve retired these pages producing no new content and reevaluating my identity as a writer. I’m still here. In fact, I never left. I faded into the background for a while, but I never went away. I stepped back to focus on personal projects, motherhood, andContinue reading “Rebranded”
Just: Five Minute Friday
Dear Daughter, It feels like just yesterday I was cradling you in my arms for the first time. All those years of waiting were finally over. You were perfect in every way. The moment I heard your voice and saw your wrinkled nose I knew that you had filled a hole that we didn’t knowContinue reading “Just: Five Minute Friday”
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