This post is definitely FTG. I’ve been having this conversation with a lot of my friends recently, so I figured it’d be easier to just broadcast my own experience with the birth control pill and allow those that are interested to tune in. I’m a firm believer that girls need to help each other out, … Continue reading WHY I CAME OFF THE PILL TO GO THE NON-HORMONAL ROUTE →

And just like that, 2018 is over. A few months ago, I was practically counting down the milliseconds until this moment, but that’s not because 2018 was bad to me. Even on my worst days, 2018 treated me like a queen. It was spent with my loved ones who were happy, healthy, and by my … Continue reading 18 THINGS I LEARNED IN 2018! →

If you're anything like me, you'll think this blog post is coming out waayy in advance of Christmas Eve/Christmas Day. It's not a holiday (or any day of my life for that matter) if I'm not frantically sifting through my wardrobe with 5 minutes remaining on the clock until departure time. It's quite a rush … Continue reading CHRISTMAS OUTFIT INSPO! →

We’ve all heard the joke about “bulking season,” also known as “I-want-to-eat-as-many-Christmas-cookies-as-my-little-heart-desires-while-embracing-my-recent-not-so-little-waistline.” I must admit, it’s one of my personal favorites; however, I really think there’s a better approach to Christmas time and keeping your mental and physical health as jolly as the season. Below, I’ve listed some tips on how to stay “on track” … Continue reading STAYING HEALTHY *PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY* OVER THE HOLIDAYS →

*Disclaimer: This blog was extremely overwhelming to write because it spans 4 (four!!!) years. So many topics that I mention could be made into their own separate blogs, and maybe one day they will. For now, I hope you enjoy this overview of my time at Penn so far and a little insight into my … Continue reading MY PEAKS AND VALLEYS AT PENN! →

For many students at Penn, the goal of receiving an Ivy League education was instilled at a very young age. Whether their parents went to an Ivy League school or heavily encouraged the idea, some people have practically been Ivy-bound since age 8. Me? I was a little late to the party. I became Ivy-bound … Continue reading HOW I ENDED UP AT PENN- RUNNING, RECRUITING, & DECIDING TO DO THE THING →