Hi friends. Today I want to get real and talk about money. As I transition into independent adulthood, financial literacy is key to accomplishing my goals, and I’ve already got a decent track record. Firstly, I completed an undergraduate degree (at a private Christian university) completely debt-free. This is due to three factors 1. I … Continue reading Strategic Abundance: My Financial Philosophy
Hey friends! I’ve found myself with the urge to organize lately, and I’m not going to say no to that! Here’s a life update and some of the newly applied tips. I've linked the organizational products below, and they're all from Target. I tend to get this urge whenever I’m about to make a life … Continue reading Sorting My Life Out – Easy Reorganization Tips
Hi! I spent the past few days in Clearwater Beach, FL, for a quick getaway, and I wanted to share some of the best photos I took on the trip. I’ve been coming to Clearwater Beach at least once a year since I was five, so I thought I knew this small town pretty well. … Continue reading Life’s a Beach
Marvel’s latest blockbuster is another effort at “breaking new ground”. In many ways it does, with Marvel’s first deaf superhero Makari, the first openly gay character Phastos, and the first on-screen sex scene (short and tame, but still interesting). All of these are good things to finally show on a Marvel screen. The problem is … Continue reading Eternals – A Cosmic Setup
Hi friends. I wanted to share what’s really on my heart this week, and I hope you can find some comfort and solidarity in my journey. I already left the job I started in August. I was so excited to get out of my retail job and srart my career in a “traditional office”. Except … Continue reading Choosing to Drift
Hello fellow movie buffs. In honor of Halloween this weekend, I wanted to take some time to roast analyze the cult classic Twilight, the movie I regularly watched on Halloween for many years. This movie requires no introduction, but in case you have been living under a rock: Twilight, released in 2008 and based on … Continue reading Twilight – The Love Story That Won’t Die
Hi, fellow movie buffs. I have a strange attachment to stories about time with great concepts and terrible execution. One example is the 1980 “classic” Somewhere in Time, starring the late Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour as lovers across centuries. There isn’t much to summarize because the “plot” of the movie isn’t all that complex. … Continue reading Somewhere in Time- A Lovely Little Mess
Hi fellow Marvel nerds! I have some thoughts on the MCU's latest addition, and I'd like to share them. Spoilers ahead, as I have many small details and connections to analyze This latest addition to the MCU follows Shang, a Chinese-American 28-year-old, living in post-Endgame San Francisco and working as a valet. When his estranged … Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – A New Kind of Fable
Hello and welcome back to the blog! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite entrees to make. This simple stroganoff takes about 15 minutes and seven ingredients, Ingredients One whole chopped onion4-5 cloves garlic1 pound ground beef1/2 teaspoon Magic Mushroom Powder 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3/4 can of tomato paste Insider Tip: Nom Nom … Continue reading Simple Savory Stroganoff
Hi! This review is a homework assignment, so that explains the added length and detail—shoutout to Mr. Becknell for introducing me to this tragic, profound, mysterious story. Robert Redford adapted this movie from a short memoir, so this is another combination review. Robert Redford directed the 1992 film adaptation, starring Craig Sheffer as Norman and … Continue reading A River Runs Through It – A Beautiful Mess
Elena’s Grace 