Recognizing the importance of finding the good in stressful situations. — This year was an odd one in my household. I’m wrapping it up with all my loved ones happy and healthy, and for that, I am both lucky and grateful. However, in terms of subtle, low-stakes drama and stress, we’ve had our share. January Yep, my wacky year started off strong…

A huge travel misconception debuffed. — One of the biggest misconceptions about travel is that you must go far to actually be traveling. Now, some people might disagree, but to me, travel means exploration. And there is absolutely no reason you can’t explore exactly where you are. Plus, there are so many reasons why you should. You Never Know What You’ll Find …

My thoughts on the blogging platform. — Since joining Medium, my feed has been dominated by articles about just a few specific topics. Making money online, starting a business, where to write, and who pays the best. Even after hitting the magical “Clear history” button, this is still all I see. It’s no surprise that I’ve been…

I’m not sure if I’ll ever get used to it. — Since getting cats, I’ve learned a lot about them, but there are still a few things that never fail to confuse me. One of those things is the fact that they can sleep literally anywhere. We’ve found our cat Joey in a lot of weird places, but here are a…

A reminder to appreciate your surroundings (even if you’re cold). — As a loyal Minnesotan, I feel obligated to comment on the thing we are best know for. Snow. Growing up in an area averaging 100 inches of snow in winter months, I’ve had my fair share of snow-related ups and downs. There were fantastic snow days spent playing in the…

A few lessons I wish someone had told me 10 years ago. — If I had to choose the best lesson I’ve learned in my 22 years it is this. Being weird will always be more fun than being normal. I can’t tell you the amount of time and energy I used to dedicate to trying to “fit in.” It was exhausting. …

The best way to turn writer’s block into something productive — We’ve all had those days. When writing is the last thing you want to do. Or, even worse, you sit down to write and nothing comes. The challenge then becomes finding something productive to do. Here on Medium, I think the answer is clear. Engage. Engaging on Medium does two…

Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes. — Since April 2020 I have tried my hand at many different online side hustles. In the (nearly) three years since then, I have made less than $10 online. I know, it’s a little sad. Especially considering I put nearly $11,000 into those businesses. As a broke college student. I was…

Is it better to post often or two spend a few days working on one perfect article? — Since joining Medium one of the most common debates I’ve seen is that of quality versus quantity. Many writers have picked a side to fight passionately for. I believe the answer depends on where you are on your writing journey. I’ve been here a month, and I’m determined to post…