My 2020 resolutions

January 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

WELCOME TO THE ROARING TWENTIES. Or will there be a new phrase for the twenties for originality purposes? Let me know. Now’s the time for a fresh start. Plan new goals, reframe your mindset, and try to become the best version of yourself through your resolutions. I’m going to be honest, I haven’t really thought […]

Saying goodbye to 2019 (finally)!

December 26, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

This was not my year. It was 100% not about me and what I wanted. It was humbling. I hit a point where I was frustrated, angry, and annoyed that I wasn’t able to make one decision with only myself in mind. Then I realized that’s part of growing up; by including other people in your […]

I care too much

December 25, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve been struggling. Struggling with over thinking everything. Struggling with knowing if I thought of something myself or if someone else did. Struggling with caring so deeply about what other people think of me. I think I’m going to reach a breaking point soon. I was reading a book recently, Girl, Wash Your Face, and […]

Casie, are you there?

October 10, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Weddings, work events, and family emergencies Different states, cities, and buildings Through the happy tears, stressful sobs, and scared tears rolling down my face It’s been my life all along. Feelings set aside Focused on others Forgetting my own needs Floating day by day through my life all along. Somehow the plants are alive the […]

Why I hate cooking

September 11, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Few things are better than sitting down to a home cooked meal, surrounded by family or friends, and chowing down while having delightful conversation. I truly love going to a friends house or my families house to have lunch or dinner. I love when people come to my house to enjoy a meal with me. […]

Lessons I’ve learned from my bullet journal

August 31, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

This past week I was a guest lecturer at my alma mater to speak about Bullet Journaling with their Advising, Retention, and Career Center. While putting together my presentation, I thought about tips and tricks, words of advice, and sharing some of my favorite spreads. Sometimes, I can say something that may sound inspirational, but […]

Does everything or nothing actually matter?

August 22, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

This past weekend, I was at my best friends bachelorette party and as the night was coming to a close, a few of us sat on the front porch of our secluded cabin, looking up at the sky and chatting about whatever came to mind (what a mental image, right?). Then my friend said, “Well, […]