Month: January 2024

thought of the week: it’s simple.

you guys – february is in two days. somehow, january has been both the shortest and longest month ever. while i am in disbelief that we are rapidly approaching february, the days have been so packed that each day feels like two days. with february being a month centered around love, especially romantic relationships, i have been asked to do some mental health programming around healthy relationships at the university where i work. while i already have a slide deck prepared and a healthy relationship assessment for students to take, i typically like to have simple takeaways for them. this quote i saw last month will be one of those takeaways – it is so simple yet so critical.

if you’re doing the work, you deserve to be with someone who is also doing the work. it’s simple. -sara kuburic (millennial therapist)

when it comes to relationships of any kind, but especially romantic ones, don’t shortchange yourself by being with someone who is emotionally stunted without a growth mindset if you are someone who is actively doing the work. no matter how much work you do, it will not be enough to offset what someone else is not doing. don’t exhaust yourself by pouring into people who are not able to pour into you or even pour into themselves. it really is simple.

xoxo,

k. tap

national bubble bath day

there seems to be a holiday for absolutely everything these days but one that i am happy to celebrate is national bubble bath day.

kicking off national bubble bath day the right way this morning at melissa’s house

i frequently use the bathtub as a way to decompress, reset and also soak my muscles after personal training with grit and gratitude fitness. i loved baths as a toddler and never outgrew it. i actually would say i come from a family of bath connoisseurs. one of my absolute favorite products for my time in the tub comes from the aromatherapy line from bath and body works.

eucalyptus + spearmint stress relief
body wash + foam bath

this eucalyptus + spearmint stress relief body wash + foam bath with vitamin e + aloe not only makes me feel like i’ve transported to the world’s most peaceful spa in the middle of the woods, it leaves my skin feeling moisturized without feeling oily. it produces the perfect amount of bubbles and a little goes a long way because it lathers wonderfully. i often burn the candle during my bath and while i relax for awhile before either getting dressed for the day or getting ready for bed. i find that eucalyptus creates a zen vibe for me. i couldn’t recommend these products more if you are looking to practice a bit of self care.

what products do you like to use in the bath?

xoxo,

k. tap

thought of the week: you deserve gratitude and appreciation, too.

happy sunday and happy new year! i hope january is off to a smooth start for each of you. while i typically view my birthday as the start of my own personal new year, january has felt more significant in the last few years. in fact, today marks five years since i started this blog. we’ve covered everything from travel to grief to favorite recipes to fashion to my journey with covid and everything in between.

a few things that stand out for me as a blogger are:

1. eternal gratitude for the community i have been able to find online

2. an incredibly healthy creative outlet

3. the ability to see all that i’ve conquered in the last five years

in reading through some posts from the last few years, it feels incredibly important to give myself credit for making it to the other side, especially as an even better version of myself. i saw this quote some months back and had it in my favorites folder. i couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new year than with this attitude:

“today i will show myself gratitude and appreciation for surviving the days that didn’t think i’d make it through.” #fleurdelisspeaks

how are you showing yourself gratitude and appreciation? you deserve both.

xoxo,

k. tap