I travel a lot! Just in the past year alone, I’ve taken 12 flights, 12 bus rides, lots of Lyfts, and the occasional subway. During the school year, I rent a car at least once a month. You could say I’ve learned a thing or two about traveling smart, saving money, and most importantly, saving time. Read on for some of my best advice!
Read MoreBeing diagnosed with a chronic illness has varying implications depending on how old you are. Because I was diagnosed at 15 and my amazing friend Nicole was diagnosed at 25, we wanted to discuss our range of experiences as a result of being diagnosed with lupus at different ages.
Read MoreLupus, like many other autoimmune diseases, is an invisible illness. Consequently, one of the most common phrases I hear is, “But you don’t look sick.” Our society has conditioned us to recognize sickness as an outwardly identifiable characteristic; however, this is not always the case.
Read MoreSince I started plant-based eating, I’ve been having a smoothie for breakfast almost every morning! Smoothies are perfect for a quick breakfast or midday snack.
Read MoreI have been using acupuncture as an alternative healing treatment for almost five years now, and I am always amazed by the results. I have to admit that when I first went to an acupuncturist, I was extremely skeptical.
Read MoreAttending college in a different location from where you grew up is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences a young adult can have. Leaving the comfort and stability of your home and community is hard enough, but leaving your lifestyle and culture to move across the United States is another challenge all in itself.
Read MoreA lot of my friends heading to college want to know what my dorm room must-haves are. Living in a small space is challenging, but there are several things that can make it easier for you to save space and still live in a functional and cute environment.
Read MoreI’ve been living with lupus since I was 15 years-old, and since my diagnosis, I have made activism for the lupus community one of my biggest priorities.
Read MoreAbout a week and a half ago, I decided to eat 100% plant-based—a phrase I thought I’d never say! As a meat lover and Thrifty’s ice cream enthusiast, this decision was not easy.
Read MoreMiss America was such an incredible and eye-opening experience! I was able to see first-hand how all the local pageants in the Miss America system culminate in something larger than life—a live broadcast for all of America to see.
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