How I cope with holiday stress

For Blogmas day 10 I wanted to talk about stress, because we're at the point in the holiday season when I start to feel it. For me the stress doesn't only come from not having enough time; it also comes from being in high demand. I know that sounds kind of terrible, but I'm what I like...

It’s December, for real

Can you believe it? I can't. I know people say this all the time, but I really, seriously, can't believe it's December. This year is almost over. This year I've managed to keep my job, maintain my relationship, join a gym (though actually going has been more of a challenge), unpack most of my stuff...

Where’s Teresa?

Road trip! I'm heading a few hundred miles Southeast for a work trip, and every time I drive through upstate New York I'm amazed by how beautiful it is, especially in the early fall when the leaves are just starting to change.  Only a few more hours...

Insomnia and a potential new series(?)

I didn't get much sleep last night. I was working late, then the boyfriend and I binged some 30 Rock and headed to bed. Where I lay awake. For hours. This is unusual for me, as I typically climb in bed, read for a half hour or so and then pass out the minute my...

Bath and Body Works SALE!!

Can we all agree that Bath and Body Works candles are the greatest? Ok, good. Now that we've established that, all of their 3-wick candles are $10 off RIGHT NOW, and using code FALLFRESH gets you $10 off a $30 order. That's basically a free candle. You're welcome.

I like other shit too

Despite me being a makeup junkie there is room in my life for other things. If you've looked closely at the sidebar on this blog you'll see a Goodreads widget. This is because I also obsessively collect and read books. I will read just about anything: classic literature, horror, YA, self-help, historical fiction (also nonfiction),...