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
Writing
Choosing to Drift
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 start my career in a “traditional office”. Except … Continue reading Choosing to Drift
Somewhere in Time- A Lovely Little Mess
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
Simple Savory Stroganoff
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
A River Runs Through It – A Beautiful Mess
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
Easy Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Hello and welcome back to the blog. This recipe is an AMAZING dessert, Whole30 friendly, and takes literally five minutes to prepare. This is the perfect savory sweet treat for the health-conscious. Ingredients: One whole avocadoChocolate protein powder (mine used one scoop per serving)1-2 tablespoons maple syrupAbout 1 tablespoon milk (for thinning Delicious chocolate goodness … Continue reading Easy Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Puerto Rican Beef
Hello and welcome back to the blog. I wanted to share one of my favorite easy recipes. I wouldn’t consider myself a gourmet chef, so I like to cook simple one-pot meals that take less than 20 minutes. This is an excellent choice for inviting company over for dinner, and the flavors are amazingly complex. … Continue reading Puerto Rican Beef
Frankenstein (2004 miniseries)-Yearning Son
Hello! You didn’t think I was gonna just analyze the novel and then leave Frankenstein alone, right? 😉 Before I rip apart the 1931 “classic”, allow me to present a positive alternative. This American miniseries was produced by Hallmark in 2004. I know, I was surprised too, but they got at least one quality production … Continue reading Frankenstein (2004 miniseries)-Yearning Son
Frankenstein: Novel and Introduction-Unconventional Son
This review has been two years in the making and is quite long. Maybe if I finally post all of my thoughts surrounding this story, I can move on from this obsession and focus on other projects. We shall see. Also major shout-out to my girl B for proofreading this essay and offering suggestions. I … Continue reading Frankenstein: Novel and Introduction-Unconventional Son
Travel Update-Closing Thoughts
This post has been in my draft for the last two weeks, and will now be released on the very last day of my Study Abroad term in England. We leave our hotel on December 5 at 8am, and it has been many amazing adventures compiled into one beautiful story. After Oxford, we spent three … Continue reading Travel Update-Closing Thoughts
Elena’s Grace 