Things I Didn’t Know Were On My Bucket List: Study Abroad Edition

As I mentioned in a previous post, I don’t exactly have a “bucket list.” My fear of not completing my goals keeps me from making goals that I’m not sure I can accomplish. There are, however, times in my life where I’ve looked around and realized that I was living a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, something that would definitely be on my bucket list if I had … Continue reading Things I Didn’t Know Were On My Bucket List: Study Abroad Edition

Renata LeoJune 24, 2020July 18, 202023 Comments

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Joyeux Anniversaire

A couple of week’s ago, my blogging buddy Bill celebrated his birthday, and as a fun treat, he decided to challenge some bloggers to write about their favorite birthday memories. While we’re all stuck in lockdown, it’s nice to remember times when we could gather together and celebrate. Hopefully, we can get back to celebrating together soon! You can read Bill’s birthday memories post here. … Continue reading Joyeux Anniversaire

Renata LeoJune 10, 2020July 1, 20208 Comments

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Things I Didn’t Know Were on My Bucket List: Volume 1

I don’t really believe in keeping a bucket list for myself. Due to my aforementioned tendency to make insane goals and then feel disappointed when I don’t achieve them, the thought of a bucket list absolutely terrifies me. What if I don’t complete everything I want to during my lifetime and lay on my deathbed feeling disappointed in myself? That’s not how I want to … Continue reading Things I Didn’t Know Were on My Bucket List: Volume 1

Renata LeoJune 3, 2020July 1, 202012 Comments

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The Prison of Travel

A few months ago, Josh and I did an episode of our podcast, Overrated/Underrated, about what we like and don’t like about travel. When that episode went live, my awesome blogging buddy, Bill, reached out to me and said that he would love to write a collaboration post about travel. He sent me this quote about Switzerland (from this article) that had absolutely inspired him … Continue reading The Prison of Travel

Renata LeoMarch 4, 2020December 19, 202214 Comments

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Celebrating Food

(TW Disordered Eating) If you’re a regular here, you know all about my issues with disordered eating. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have some unhealthy thoughts around food, nor can I remember a time when I didn’t obsess about everything that I ate (and subsequently, my weight). With the introduction of Kelsey, my new dietitian, into my life, I’ve been trying to … Continue reading Celebrating Food

Renata LeoNovember 20, 2019April 25, 202013 Comments