I believe in the power of symbols, so this little guy made quite a statement for me this weekend. I’ve been anxious over some female health issues lately, with not knowing what to expect or what’s wrong (hence, yesterday’s MRI). As an overthinker, I’ve been pondering the worst-case scenarios. To be fair, I overthink many … Continue reading
Author Archives: Angela Conley
Neglect: So Easy to Do in the Moment, So Hard to See in Hindsight
I realized today that I’ve neglected this blog. Much like this houseplant, it’s still standing in spite of my lack of attention. Rather, the blog is still standing because I paid for this beast, but I digress. So I’m here to tell you, all 5 viewers, that I will be updating this baby. It’s not … Continue reading
Finding the (Big) Magic Again
Sometimes I wonder if this thing called life is a series of random events or deliberate circumstances based on a vast web of energy. I may wonder if life is merely coincidental until my dying days. But I can point to many moments that suggest otherwise, including one recently. Continue reading
7 Things No One Warned Me About Getting a Pixie Haircut
Six years ago, I did what most wish they could do: I lost 10 pounds, all in 1 hour. From a haircut. OK, it wasn’t really that much weight, but considering my hair is as thick as the Amazon jungle, it sure felt like it. Once I got used to having such a small amount … Continue reading
Follow-Up Interview with Maya Ramirez, Winner of Project Runway: Junior
I’ve been blessed to interview some very talented ladies from Toledo lately, one of them being the winner of Project Runway: Junior, Maya Ramirez. Last Thursday, hundreds of Toledoans gathered at Pizza Papalis to meet Maya and share the finale’s outcome with her. It was a great experience, with fans of all ages coming out … Continue reading
Interviewing a Reality TV Star: Maya Ramirez from Project Runway: Junior
Confession: I’m a bit of a reality TV junkie for years, probably ever since gems like Puck graced our TV sets during the 90s. However, my viewing is actually pretty limited. Since I have very basic proper cable, I watch what I can on regular network TV, the web, or at my parents’ house. I … Continue reading
#careergoals
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by something in life, yet exhilarated at the same time? That’s pretty much how I’ve felt these last few months—well, since August. With great encouragement from a friend & a few signs from the universe, I took the plunge into freelance journalism and started writing for a local alternative newspaper, … Continue reading
My Television Debut: Full Plate
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of filming my first DIY tutorial—and on a local TV show to boot! Full Plate is a lifestyle program that highlights items like health, style, and DIY projects and the host, Rebecca Regnier, asked me to come on for a DIY segment. I felt pretty honored to … Continue reading
DIY Fashionista: How to Darken Your Faded Jeans
Dark blue jeans are a must-have in a women’s closet. They’re versatile, timeless, and slimming. Yes, you are beautiful just the way you are. But if you’re like me, you don’t mind your trunk looking like it has a little less junk. So what do you do when your beloved dark skinny jeans have lost … Continue reading
My First Cruise: Key West, Cozumel
This past week, I lost my V-card… my cruise V-card, that is. Continue reading