Latest blog posts
Recipe: Sweet & sour tofu bites
Sweet & sour tofu bites are quick, easy, and simple to make. All you need is a frying pan, oil, tofu, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasoning. This versatile dish can be eaten on its own as a snack or meal, or added as a side dish to rice, vegetables, and so on. This […]
Film Review: According to Greta
According to Greta (2009) stars Hilary Duff who plays Greta. The film takes place in the beautiful beach town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, and also shows some of Asbury Park. *Warning: spoilers ahead.* Greta is more than just an angsty teenager; she’s bold and unafraid to shock others, she speaks without filter and tells […]
How fragile everything is
There is something I have learned somewhat recently. I did know this all along, I think everyone knows this, but now I feel like I really know it… Maybe this is what makes life so frustrating and unfair, or maybe this is what makes life so fragile and delicate in the most beautiful way. Progress […]
Media
Album Review: “Smoke + Mirrors” by Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons released “Smoke + Mirrors” in February 2015, their second studio album, followed by their first and highly successful “Night Visions” that included “Radioactive” and “Demons.” Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band, some of their songs containing electronica and special effects. They also have some indie and some pop to their sound. Somehow […]
Album Review: “Halcyon Days” by Ellie Goulding
“Halcyon Days” is Ellie Goulding’s second album that was released in August of 2013. Several years later, this record still stands out, and is sure to be impactful throughout time, for those who are familiar with her work. For me, it will always hold a special place in my heart. The genre is most closely […]
Cassette tapes are the new thing
As the past decade saw the resurgence of vinyls and record players, we are now witnessing cassette tapes making a comeback. With cassette tapes reaching peak popularity in the 1980s and 90s, they seemed to die out after being replaced with CDs in the early 2000s, which were then replaced with digital albums, followed by […]
Mythology
Short Story ~ Parvati & Shiva
The is a story based on the true ancient Hindu myth of Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva. Parvati was born into a rich and royal family. From the moment she was born, her parents had the relief that she would be well taken care of for the rest of her life and would never have […]
Mythology Monday ~ Kitsune
“Kitsune” is the Japanese word for “fox.” In Japan, foxes have always held great spiritual significance. Foxes are seen as clever, intelligent, and powerful creatures. In Japanese mythology, foxes possess paranormal abilities such as shapeshifting, possession, fire bending, and mind manipulation. Foxes can use their trickery for evil — causing harm to others, or for […]
Mythology Monday ~ Parvati
Parvati is the Hindu goddess of love, marriage, children, motherhood, fertility, devotion, and strength. She has many different aspects to her personality, which are all manifested as different / separate goddesses, including Kali and Durga. Parvati is part of the Hindu trinity of goddesses, along with Lakshmi and Saraswati. Her husband is Shiva, and their […]
Spirituality
Spirit animal: Spider
Spirit animals serve as spiritual guides, here to assist you, teach you lessons, and lead you towards your highest calling. We all have multiple spirit animals that stick with us for life, resembling ingrained personality traits and sometimes also physical appearance. Alongside, other spirit animals will come to you in certain phases of your life, […]
I consulted multiple psychics about my future — “When will I have children?”
Lately I am thinking a lot about my future and the next stage of my life. Specifically, I’m wondering about pregnancy and children. I decided I would reach out to multiple psychics to see what insight I could get. Background Prior experience with psychics: I have always been one to check free readings online or […]
The Cathars: Christians who believe in Reincarnation, Dualism, and Ascetic Salvation
The Cathars were Christians who broke away from the Catholic church during medieval times. They did not label themselves as “Cathars” — rather, “good men” or “good women” or “good Christians.” The religion was a dualistic and Gnostic movement. Unfortunately, the Catholic church eventually struck back and they died out by the 1200s — while […]
Animals
Twenty-two of your cat’s greatest pet peeves
My two cats (Venus & Luna) have put together a list of their greatest pet peeves. They said that all cats will relate, and that the humans need to be rightfully educated about all the horrible things they have to put up with. 1. When you leave for work How dare you leave me at […]
Luna gets spayed! + My new cat stroller!
Luna gets spayed! On Wednesday, I took Luna to get spayed. She’s recovering well but it was a stressful journey! Luna is eight months now. Early November, she went into her first heat cycle. Now people have different opinions as to when a cat should get spayed or neutered — some say immediately, at only […]
Caturday ~ Thirteen reasons to have a cat
Cats are one of the best animals you can own as a pet. If you disagree, the following reasons will have you convinced! 1. They are adorable – Everyone can agree that cats are cute. Just imagine a litter of kittens in a basket… Awww! 2. They’re crazy – Cats do the weirdest things sometimes, and that’s […]
Health
Supplements haul!
I recently went on a supplements haul! B-12 vitamin spray — super important to get your B-12, especially since I don’t eat meat. The spray is cool because you can quickly and conveniently squirt it in your mouth and it tastes yummy! Elderberry syrup — elderberry has been used since ancient times as a way […]
Ladies, love your round and curvy belly
Ladies, in case no one ever told you, your belly is supposed to be round and curvy, and it is perfect that way. Girls grow up believing that their stomach is supposed to be as flat as a surfboard, and many never grew out of this belief. Many women don’t realize that even the skinniest […]
THRIVE MARKET HAUL
I recently signed up for Thrive Market, which I have been debating joining for a while now. The site offers an extensive amount of healthy foods — organic, non-GMO, dairy-alternatives, keto, paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and other special diets. Their foods (and products) are ethically and sustainably sourced, their packaging is recyclable, and their warehouse is […]
DIY Crafts & Recipes
DIY Craft: Mini Spell Jar
A mini spell jar (or “wish jar“) is a little glass bottle that you can fill with ingredients in order to promote a certain desire. They can be used for manifestation, for decoration, for aromatherapy, just for fun — or all of the above! First, set your intention First, you must figure out your intention […]
Simple Vegetarian Pasta Dinner
This is a very simple pasta-based meal that is super easy to make! Ingredients: 1 heaping cup dried pasta Preferred cheese sauce (I used Newman’s Alfredo — 1/4 cup) 2 scrambled eggs Seasonings/herbs Scramble 2 eggs in the fryer while you boil your pasta. Mix in cheese sauce. Add favorite herbs and spices — I […]
Recipe: Lazy DIY Vegan Pizza
This is a super easy recipe that also happens to be healthy and vegan! Although you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy it — you can also make it non-vegan if you want! Ingredients: 2 slices of bread Tomato sauce Nutritional yeast (optional) extra spices & toppings Step 1: Slather your bread with tomato […]
Philosophy
Praying for patience
I vividly recall being fourteen-years old, and having this mental image of a clock on my back. I could hear it ticking loudly, a constant alarm in my head that time was running out, that I was always “on the clock.” Sometimes I would picture myself in a room full of clocks, the old-fashioned circular […]
Post-Pandemic thoughts ~ if life ever goes back to “normal”
If life ever goes back to “normal” … no more face masks, no more panic, no more infections… It’s hard to say if life will ever go back to “normal.” The most promising news we have heard so far is that vaccination has begun, but even still, can we really rely on these rushed vaccines […]
Sage tea ~ friendships come & go
Today, I’m drinking sage tea. Sage is famous for its cleansing properties, removing toxins and negativity on both a physical and spiritual level, making space for the new. They say “friends are like seasons, they come and go.” Friendship should be valued, as it can be such a wonderful thing. But accepting that friends come […]
Fiction
Short story ~ Hopeless love
Short story / fiction… I always felt like we had a strong connection but I was never entirely sure. There were times I felt like he could have feelings for me and times when I was convinced it was all in my head. One moment he seemed to be dropping hints that there was something […]
Halloween Story ~ “The Witch’s Ghost”
Faye was born on halloween, and now, eighty years later, she was celebrating eight whole decades of being alive. The elder lady had never married or had children, as love was not in the cards for her. Instead, she dove herself into the world of witchcraft. Strengthening her gift of divination and communication with spirits, […]
Halloween Story ~ “Vampires in Love”
I have a secret. I’m no ordinary young woman — I’m a vampire. I blend in well with society, covering up my true identity as best I can. I still go out in public, but not often. Not even my family knows my secret. I was attacked as a young girl by a vampire. As […]
