Hygge, Shoulda, Woulda Move over Konmari, there’s a new happiness concept in town, and it’s WAY more realistic and pragmatic to achieve on top of that. Hygge (pronounced HUE-GAH) is a single-word idea that encapsulates coziness and well-being contentment while you’re enjoying the simpler things in life. I first learned about this Danish concept from […] Read more…
Here at TTF HQ, we’ve discussed at length how to throw a great party, but what about being a great party guest? Whether you’re going to your office holiday party, a wedding, a small intimate dinner party, or an epic New Year’s Bash, the rules are always the same: Show up at a reasonable time […] Read more…
*This is Part Five of my Tri-umphant Friendship series where I explore what friendship means to me and others. Read Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four.* You really don’t know someone until you’ve spent a week crammed into a tiny room with them. Things may be all fun and games when you […] Read more…
*This is Part Four of my Tri-umphant Friendship series where I explore what friendship means to me and others. Read Part One, Part Two and Part Three.* Imagine you’re at a party and the only person you know is the host, who happens to be extremely busy. You look at your phone to see when […] Read more…
This is my favorite time of the year. Specifically, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Christmas is near and dear to me as well, but particularly with the additional hustle and bustle of finals, shopping, wrapping, decorating etc. I sometimes lose focus on what the holiday is really about to me. Thanksgiving on the other hand, […] Read more…
Can I tell you guys a secret? Shhhhhh. This is something I’ve never told anyone before. It’s something that I’m not even sure I’ve even admitted to myself. I think Astrology is a bunch of bullsh*t. Stay with me. I don’t know why I’ve been scared to admit this when I’ve had the chance. I’ve […] Read more…
All forms of rejection can be terrible. When someone you’re interested in doesn’t feel the same way about you. When a company keeps their job posting online after you’ve already been rejected for the position. The fact of the matter is that, sometimes there are things in life that are out of your control. No […] Read more…
I try my best to stay motivated. As an adult, there are things that are no longer cute to be anymore—broke, unhealthy, and lazy. The broke part, trust me I’m trying. Living a healthy lifestyle is a daily challenge that I’ve started taking on slowly. But the lazy part? I still haven’t figured out the […] Read more…
*This is Part Two of my Tri-umphant Friendship series where I explore what friendship means to me and others.* The social skills that you learn as a kid will carry you for the rest of your life. I was at a wedding recently and it just amazed me how children make friends with each other […] Read more…
I have certain rules when it comes to eating with friends. Almost all my friendships revolve around food. Whether I’m meeting someone for lunch or grabbing smoothies after a work out with someone I’m trying to eat, you know what I’m sayin? Having restaurant compatibility is essential in maintaining a friendship. Have you ever tried […] Read more…