Author: Karen

Dreamscapes

Dreamscapes

So I have really vivid dreams and I hate them. I wake up exhausted and I need a few moments to sort out what’s real and what was a dream. Occasionally I get my dream memories and real memories mixed up. I’m not a lucid 

Thoughts on Turtles All the Way Down

Thoughts on Turtles All the Way Down

//TLDR// This book’s greatest achievement is its ability to articulate the struggles and feeling of anxiety. The following is spoiler free.  My night: I dropped CBD oil under my tongue and I waited for my brain to let go of the endless stream of consciousness 

The Two Best Friends Anyone Could Have

The Two Best Friends Anyone Could Have

Every day I am grateful for my two best friends. I don’t know what I would do or where I would be without them. Without judgement and possessing the willingness to try and understand, they are my most reliable and biggest supporters in my overcoming 

Tips for the Mid-Budget Traveler: Iceland

Tips for the Mid-Budget Traveler: Iceland

Cost Breakdown Transportation: Flight with WOW + carry-on: $650 Basically, unless you’re super human and can survive with a box of granola bars, one t-shirt and pair of shorts, sure, you don’t need to buy the carry-on. Otherwise, it’ll cost you $113 for both ways. 

Pupdate: Spay Surgery Recovery

Pupdate: Spay Surgery Recovery

Bloo got spayed a few days ago. I decided that I wanted her to come home the day of the surgery and not have her stay overnight. I also opted out of pre-surgery bloodwork (screens for any possible complications), no laser cut (reduces bleeding by 

IS IT WORTH IT? | Sephora Play! Box September 2017 Value Analysis

IS IT WORTH IT? | Sephora Play! Box September 2017 Value Analysis

I am back with the latest! Sephora’s Play! box is supposed to be one of the best beauty boxes out there, so of course I had to try it out. It’s supposed to be the best variety of products and be one of the best bang-for-your-buck 

IS IT WORTH IT? | Sephora Play! Box August 2017 Value Analysis

IS IT WORTH IT? | Sephora Play! Box August 2017 Value Analysis

If you haven’t caught on already the theme lately has been, subscription boxes + deluxe samples = LOVE! Sephora’s Play! box is supposed to be one of the best beauty boxes out there, so of course I had to try it out. It’s supposed to be 

Review: September 2017 Bark Box (+ Free Box Code!)

Review: September 2017 Bark Box (+ Free Box Code!)

Back to school is the theme this month and I am obsessed. At this point is this subscription for me or the dog? Who’s to say? I love the creativity behind Bark Box and I keep coming back for more! more! more! Currently, Bark is 

IS IT WORTH IT? | FabFitFun Fall 2017 Review and Value Analysis (+ GET $10 OFF!)

IS IT WORTH IT? | FabFitFun Fall 2017 Review and Value Analysis (+ GET $10 OFF!)

Today I’m going to be doing the math my FabFitFun Fall 2017 subscription box (they’re still available if you want one). Their claim is that each $49.99 USD box contains goods worth more than $250USD. Of course, it’s a myth that you’re “saving money” because 

Review: Pipsticks September 2017! (+ $5 Coupon!!)

Review: Pipsticks September 2017! (+ $5 Coupon!!)

Okay, so last month I was trying to find *the best* subscription services. My overwhelmingly positive experience with Barkbox sent me into a tailspin and put me in an obsessive research mode. Anyways, I haven’t found a stationary subscription box that suits me, but I