Over on my Substack, I started a weekly newsletter titled “Self-Care Sundays,” as a way to ensure that I write at least a little, every week. For me, writing is a form of self-care (hence the newsletter title), so I use these weekly updates as a space to tell stories, share any favorites and highlights, reflect on the past week, and stay creative. In order to stay up-to-date with what I write, and to receive exclusive access to subscriber-only articles, be sure to subscribe to my Substack! You can find the link in the posts below.
We made it to the last Self-Care Sunday! When I started this newsletter back in February, I had zero plan. I didn’t even have concepts of a plan. Over the first few weeks, the format took shape, though, and I committed to writing once a week. I needed something to kickstart my writing again and … More Self-Care Sunday #20 — The Last Hoorah
I love working on myself and my career, while also working towards a better future for my family. One with more security, more freedom. It is extremely gratifying, for me personally, to be contributing to our family’s finances.
My sweet, angel of a husband understands all of this and agreed… … More Self-Care Sunday #19
I made it, friends. My second year of law school is complete. This year had lots of highs and lows. I received my lowest grade ever. I sat in on oral arguments at the Supreme Court of the United States. I was still bleeding from birth when I took my Family Law final exam. I read … More Self-Care Sunday (Wednesday?) #18
I swear, the weeks are getting faster and faster as I speed towards the end of this semester of law school! After this one, there’s just one more newsletter before I finish up my 2L year — a reality I still haven’t fully processed yet. I remember June of last year … More Self-Care Sunday #17
It has been a very busy but very good week. I saw someone refer to this time of year as “May-cember” and that couldn’t be more accurate! Our oldest recently performed in a musical, our second oldest is finishing up kindergarten this next week and has a dance recital the next … More Self-Care Sunday #16
Another busy week is done! Between the weather finally warming up, and getting back into running, I feel like a new person. All week, I’ve just been amazed at how much my mental health has improved by simply getting outside and exercising more. It’s been a great reminder of why I fell … More Self-Care Sunday #15
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful women out there! As I mentioned in this week’s blog post, Mother’s Day is something I’ve struggled with since becoming a stepmom, so if today brings up sad or complicated feelings for you, just know you’re not alone. My husband apparently had the kids make … More Self-Care Sunday #14
This week marked the midway point in my current semester of law school! Once I finish up this term in June, I will have officially finished my 2L year, and I’ll only have one semester left before graduation in December! It’s crazy to think that this time a year ago, I was … More Self-Care Sunday #13
I survived two months of exclusively pumping. It might seem silly to some, but I plan to celebrate this milestone every month. Exclusively pumping is hard, not to mention extremely isolating. It can feel overwhelming, but I’m so happy that I’m able to provide more than enough milk for both of my girls. … More Self-Care Sunday #12
Reflections on pumping, marriage, and my internal drive to be productive 24/7 … More Self-Care Sunday #11
Step by Step Parenting 