just breathe ii: Reflections one year later

just breathe ii: Reflections one year later

I finally took the time to synthesize what I’ve wanted to say and explain why I had to take a year off. Straight from the pages of my journal. First off, there is not a single minute, not one moment where I am ungrateful for 

It’s All In The Label: Thoughts on dog food from the vet

It’s All In The Label: Thoughts on dog food from the vet

Bloo had a little stomach upset over the weekend, where she woke up and immediately started dry heaving and threw up bile with small flecks of blood. I booked the first available appointment with the vet. I love the people who work at her primary 

How to Clean Your Casper Dog Bed

How to Clean Your Casper Dog Bed

Bloo has peed on her mattress (by accident! I jumped out at her when we were playing and she was so surprised she wet herself haha) and today she puked on it! Usually if you catch “spills” quickly, you can mop them up. However, this 

2017: My Year in Review

2017: My Year in Review

//TLDR// BEST YEAR EVER. I had NO idea what my year was going to look like going into both 2016 and 2017. Like I was literally feeling like I was staring-into-a blackhole-time-vortex-nothing-exists-oh-my-god kind of no idea.  In general, 2016 was not a good year for 

How to Keep A Smart Dog Occupied With Minimal Effort

How to Keep A Smart Dog Occupied With Minimal Effort

So when I brought Bloo, aka houdini dog, home I was expecting a smart dog. However not only is she smart, she’s fearless, extremely curious, and has seemingly ceaseless energy. Two Types of Kibble The first thing I always have on hand is a second 

The Perfect Gift for Every Kind of Dog Lover

The Perfect Gift for Every Kind of Dog Lover

Some links are affiliate links. However, please know that I am only linking you to stuff that I truly love. Clicking the links does not cost you anything, in fact most of the time there are special deals that benefit you. Read more about site 

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 

Everyday No MakeUp Makeup In 5 minutes or Less

Everyday No MakeUp Makeup In 5 minutes or Less

I am not a makeup guru by any means, however, over the years I really believe I have perfected the no makeup makeup look. Or as I like to call it, the “I’m walking my dog in pjs under this sweatshirt but there’s a chance I 

HAPPY AUGUST!

HAPPY AUGUST!

Dearest friends, Today is the first day of the best month of the year. I’ve mentioned it briefly in a post script, but I would like to take the time today to share my enthusiasm August.   The rhythm of summer As with any other 

CEMS Term 2: Italy and beyond!

CEMS Term 2: Italy and beyond!

  Alrighty, here are some low-quality photos of some high-quality times. The highlights of my adventures and misdemeanors Jan-June 2017 as told through snapchat.