Today was a bittersweet day. I went to the Ringling Bros. circus with my family, as I do every year. But this year was different. After 146 years, Ringling Bros. announced this will be the final circus tour ever. I couldn’t help but get emotional in this moment. I’ve been going to the circus since I was a little girl. Yes, it’s cheesy, and yes, there is a lot of…Continue reading One last ring: The “Greatest Show on Earth” will close its circus curtains this year
An open letter to Bath and Body Works
Bath and Body Works, I remember the first day we met. I was in high school. A friend introduced us. You were wearing Cucumber Melon. I was hooked. From there, you introduced me to your other…scents. Warm Vanilla Sugar, a classic scent smelling like a warm, cozy vanilla garden. There was Coconut Lime Verbena, a tropical, fruity, island-y getaway that breezed right by us too quickly. And my all-time favorite:…Continue reading An open letter to Bath and Body Works
My No-Shave November Experience
That’s right. I’m a woman, and I participated in No-Shave November. I “let it grow,” as the cause encourages us to do. The purpose of No-Shave November is to raise awareness about cancer. The organization suggests we can donate the money we save on shaving equipment to go toward cancer research. Here are my thoughts on NSN: Week 1 of No-Shave November: I felt very self-conscious about my barely-there blonde leg hair.…Continue reading My No-Shave November Experience
REVIEW: Spotify’s New Music Friday – 12/16/16
Hey there, friends! If you don’t already know, Spotify releases a “New Music Friday” playlist…you guessed it, each Friday. I’ve been listening to New Music Friday (NMF) for the past two years now. It was previously known as “New Music Tuesday” back when albums and singles were released on Tuesday. We all know music gets leaked, albums are released early, and the artists are forced to respond. Due to upset record companies and…Continue reading REVIEW: Spotify’s New Music Friday – 12/16/16
So…Taylor Swift and Zayn made a song together
Ms. Soon-to-be-twenty-seven Taylor Swift and ex-Directioner Zayn Malik released a surprise single last Friday, December 9. “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” features the two singers, also known as Tayn / Zaylor when collaborating. What does this mean?!? Is T. Swizzle trying to get back at Harry Styles and bring Zayn back in…style? Taylor Swift and Zayn Invade Radios Nationwide For one thing, it was the weirdest song to hear on the radio…Continue reading So…Taylor Swift and Zayn made a song together