Tag: lifestyle

7 Things You Should Know Before You Become a Writer

I never really knew that I wanted to become a writer. It kind of snuck up on me. I’ve always loved books and reading, and I would imagine what I would do differently, which characters I would create. After I graduated, I kept trying to submit some of my writing to online publications, but I…

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2017 Trends To Look Out For

Hi everyone! As I said in my previous blog post, I am going to be starting an advice column. Email me at xoxotemi9@gmail.com so I can answer your question. We’re in the second week of the year, it’s super cold (at least it is in NYC), and you may be looking to pick up a…

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My Skin Care Routine

Happy New Year! For the past couple of months, my skin has gone south. Way south. The texture is weird, my color is spotty, and I have bumps that don’t seem to be going away no matter what I do. I decided to do a complete overhaul of my skin care routine. These are the…

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Things To Do on New Year’s Eve (Besides Partying)

New Year’s Eve is a time to look back on the past year while also looking toward the future. And for some reason, a lot of people like to do this introspective thinking while guzzling down lots of champagne and partying the night away. If you’re like me, this type of revelry may not be…

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Best Last-Minute Gifts

Happy holidays! Christmas and Hanukkah are just days away and it’s time to (finally) finish your gift shopping. The mall is probably super crowded right now, and online shopping may be your best bet. At a lot of online retailers, today is the last day to ensure that your order will arrive by Christmas. Here…

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Sober Sally – Why I Stopped Drinking

I wish I could say I have a deep, theoretical reason why I stopped drinking so much. Honestly, I have nothing against drinking. I actually enjoy it. It wasn’t because I was an alcoholic, or because I was failing out of school, or because I had done something unforgivable while drinking. For me the reasoning is…

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