I’m Samantha
Welcome to my blog - I’m so glad you found me! I write about fashion, beauty, travel and health. As always, thanks so much for the support, xx.
I’m Samantha
Welcome to my blog - I’m so glad you found me! I write about fashion, beauty, travel and health. As always, thanks so much for the support, xx.
All tagged wellness
REAL TALK — I’M NOT A MORNING PERSON.
But in the recent years, I’ve learned to be one. I’ve found that on the days that I do manage to get up early and get my day going, I feel so much more productive. I work a full time job and have to be up early during the week, but I know that a lot of you readers are on summer break, and don’t have tons going on in the morning. Whether you’re just wanting to add a little bit of extra structure in your life, or need to get up early for school or work, these 5 simple steps will really help you out in the morning.
With Christmas Day just around the corner, it’s officially crunch time. For those of us who aren’t so ahead of the game, these last couple of days before christmas can get a little bit hectic, and we can find ourselves running around like mad men trying to come up with some last minute gifts.
About a year and a half ago, I opened up about a part of my life that I hadn’t shared with many people. My struggle with chronic fatigue was something that was scary, difficult to talk about and extremely humbling.
Ok moment of truth: I had a really hard time figuring out how to balance my schedule this semester. I seemed to have it down last fall, and over winter break I was on a roll, but upon returning to school at the end of January
I’ve always found that children have some of the most amazing things to say. Not yet swayed in any which way by society, their innocence is reflected in their honest and kindhearted views of the world,
I think everyone can relate in some way or another to the fact that we all have a happy place. Somewhere that we can go anytime, no matter how we’re feeling, and instantly be calm. Personally, I am most at peace when I am outside. I love the feeling of the sun hitting my skin, breathing in fresh air and listening to the sound of silence fill the space. For me, these moments in which I can completely unplug are what keep me going.
Exacly one year ago on September 2, 2016, I posted on this blog for the very first time. I had no expectiations as to what this space on the internet would be for me, and wasn’t even sure that I would have the motivation and discipline to post frequently. Essentially, I went into this completely blind, knowing only that I wanted some way to document the years to come. I had no idea the impact that this blog would have on me, and how it would inspire me to become a better, brighter person.
I recently finished reading the book Unfiltered, by Lily Collins and could not wait to write about it. I usually wouldn’t go for an autobiography, because in the past, I’ve found them hard to get through, however, after hearing about this book through the grape vine, I decided to give it a go.
If I were to ask myself back in January what I thought I would learn on my leave of absence, I probably would have reluctantly hoped that it would have to do with my health and well being. Hopefully I would have pinpointed exactly what was wrong with me, and I would acquire the necessary skills to fix it.
Almost one year ago to the day, I was in New York City researching contemporary art as part of my senior project. While the project itself was exciting, this was actually a very emotional time for me, as everything I knew and loved was coming to an end. I was getting ready to graduate, leave my friends and my home, and move to a new city. Essentially, all of this was why I started my blog, and while you readers had the opportunity to see glimpses of what was new and fun, what you didn’t really see was the sadness and fear that also comes with change.
The other day, I ran into the dreaded issue that many of us know all too well; my computer ran out of space. So like any mac user who has owned her computer since the prehistoric ages, I went through all of my old photos and videos, and hit “delete.” Upon doing so, however, I stumbled upon a video that I had almost forgotten about and couldn’t bring myself to get rid of.
Choosing to take this semester off from school was a huge decision to make, and while ultimately, I think I made the right choice, there have been difficult aspects to it. For the first time in my life, I no longer define myself as a student, and have had to reestablish myself in my own community, apart from my close friends. Stripped completely of who I once was, I have been left with a chance to redefine myself, and choose who I want to be.
Love. It’s a universal concept defined by the deep, intense attraction that one person feels for another. It is the instant connection between a child and it’s parents, the bond between two perfectly matched people, or the simple feeling of concern that one might have for another. It is an abstract concept that is so hard to grasp, yet something that comes so naturally to every single person. And somehow, in our world today, it seems to be getting lost amongst a surplus of fear, hatred, and greed.
February has officially arrived, and it’s time to kiss the January blues goodbye. While January isn’t my favorite month of the year, it definitely wasn’t that bad, and I did have the opportunity to try out some new products, many of which I’ve come to love. Here are a few of my favorites from the month.
I started this blog almost six months ago to document a new chapter in my life, and to share all of the experiences and lessons that come along with change. While I have shared a lot on this blog, one thing that I haven’t been quite as open about is my health.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve lacked confidence. In this day and age, it is so easy to compare yourself to others, and I am the first to say that I have fallen victim to this trend many many times in my life.
