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What I’ve Learned In 2017 and Setting Intentions for 2018

January 1, 2018

2017 has been a year of ups and downs, endings and beginnings, and an avalanche of change. My year began with brown hair, a boyfriend, a waitressing job, a final semester of high school, and an uncle alive and well. My life felt much more obligation-driven, and I was much more singular, despite being coupled… Read More What I’ve Learned In 2017 and Setting Intentions for 2018

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Your Guide to Success in AP World History

September 26, 2016

AP World History can be a very overwhelming topic, if you don’t know the best approach to studying it and preparing for the AP exam. From personal experience, these are my suggestions to help you succeed in your AP class as well as on the exam. Stay ahead of  the reading It can be very… Read More Your Guide to Success in AP World History

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It's officially JOB HUNT SEASON! If you're gradua It's officially JOB HUNT SEASON!

If you're graduating in May like me, or are looking for a summer internship, you are probably starting to apply like crazy (if you haven't already been)

To help you (and me!) I published a podcast episode (AND  a blog post) all about how to write a kick-ass resume and cover letter!

My top 3 tips are: 
⭐ Use keywords from the job description 
⭐ Describe your success in the position, not just your duties 
⭐ Show a little personality, while still exemplifying the company culture (which you should have researched!) 

Head to the link in my bio to listen or read!

What are your best resume/cover letter tips?!?

Do you have any questions about resumes/cover letters? leave them in the comments!
[GIVEAWAY CLOSED]For Black History Month I have a [GIVEAWAY CLOSED]For Black History Month I have a GIVEAWAY for you!!

I am so so so excited about this because I seriously want to keep all of these AMAZING products for myself - I've included:

"Sing, Unburied, Sing" by the fantastically talented, Black, female author, Jesmyn Ward.

A $25 gift card for a beauty product of your choice from UOMA beauty, which is my favorite Black-owned beauty company. (I cannot recommend their lipstick highly enough, such amazing quality, colors, AND magnetic tubes!)

3 beautifully illustrated bookmarks with Toni Morrison quotes on the back

A Kamala Harris-inspired "I'm Speaking" sticker, from the same shop as the bookmarks 

SO, here's how to enter:

Share  a post from your favorite Black creator on Instagram on your stories (just tag me in the story so that I see it and count your entry OR comment below what you’ve been doing to celebrate Black History Month + Black joy! If you do both, it counts as 2 entries! 

That's it! 

The idea here is to give you products from a few Black-owned businesses/creators AND to have you amplify the voices of other Black people on Instagram (and not just the ones educating white people) so that their content gets seen more. 

Winner will be announced on FRIDAY at 12 pm EST
Are you confused about the second impeachment?? D Are you confused about the second impeachment??

Don't worry, I got yo back! This week on the podcast, I have a super short and sweet episode breaking down the basics of the second impeachment - what was Trump being accused of, what happened during the trial, what the final decision was and what all of that means! 

Head to the link in my bio to get the info you need in under 10 minutes!
This is my kind of #selfcare... I took myself out This is my kind of #selfcare...

I took myself out for a cocktail and an espresso creme brûlée (!!!) last night at one of the only restaurants in Athens that I truly feel safe eating at. 

To me, the only awkward part of dining alone is that you can't cheers with yourself 😅

If you don't eat local... idk what to say except I'm sorry :/

How do you feel about dining alone?!
Happy Valentine's Day lovaaaas❤ I'll be having Happy Valentine's Day lovaaaas❤

I'll be having a very chill Valentine's Day and if you're in the same boat, I've got a perfect new blog post for you!

Head to the link in bio to decide which of my 10 favorite romance movies you're gonna watch tonight - what's one of your favorite romance movies or rom-com? Tell me in the comments!!
I don't know about you, but this is me looking at I don't know about you, but this is me looking at these pictures - 🤤🤤🤤🤤

With the pandemic still going on, staying in for dinner just might be the mood this Valentine's day. To make this the v-day dinner of your dreams, I have a 3-course meal ( + a cocktail!) up on the blog today!

This delicious roasted tomato feta dip appetizer, roasted tomato and brussel sprout vegetarian carbonara and flaky, blueberry pastry with french vanilla ice cream will BLOW. YOUR. MIND. 

They're packed with SO much flavor, yet are pretty simple to make! Details, ingredients, and full recipes at the link in my bio! 

Tell me which one you're going to try first in the comments below and tag me in a photo if you actually try any of these!
On the blog today... 7 Valentine's day looks for e On the blog today... 7 Valentine's day looks for everyone out there, whether you're having a safe, socially distant date, a wine night with your besties, or staying in with a good book! 

Swipe to see what I'll ACTUALLY be wearing on Valentine's day this year 😂

Head to the link in my bio to see the details of these looks and more! 

Which look is your favorite?! Tell me in the comments 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
My oldest and closest friends, @pixiegirl6000 and My oldest and closest friends, @pixiegirl6000 and @colly_pocket , joined me on today's podcast episode to discuss long-time friendship for Valentine's (or Galentine's) day!

We are going on 13 years of friendship and had so much fun recording this podcast for you! We discuss what being a good friend means, how our expectations of friends now differ from when we were younger, how our relationship has changed over the years and what we love about each other and our friendship ❤️

It's a longer episode but one I think you'll enjoy! For some open and honest conversation - head to the link in my bio to give it a listen! 

Tag your besties below and tell them something you love about them!! ❤️
Me watching my delivery driver pull up with my foo Me watching my delivery driver pull up with my food 🤩😂

Speaking of food - boyyyyy do I have some yummy recipes for your #valentinesday dinner coming to the blog soon! Keep an eye out for v-day content all week - this photo is an outtake from the #vdayshoot I had yesterday. I was obsessed with this light, what do you think?!
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  • Resumes and Cover Letters: Everything You Need To Know
    With summer fast approaching, many of us are looking for internships and post-grad jobs. Your resume and cover letter are one of the most important things to get nailed down quickly before you start applying. A good resume and cover letter can make all the difference - they're how you show the great skills and […]
  • The Second Impeachment of Donald Trump - The Facts You Need To Know
    If you're still confused about the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, get the facts you need in under 10 minutes in this episode! If you want more detailed information on how the impeachment process works (and a refresher of the first impeachment), I have an episode about that! Click here to listen. Don't […]
  • Galentine's Day: A Conversation About Long-lasting Friendships
    To celebrate Valentine's Day, or Galentine's Day, I brought on my two oldest and closest friends to discuss long-term friendships, expectations, and how those relationships change over the years. This is a very open and honest conversation to get us all in the mindset to share some love with the friends closest to us. Happy […]

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