We are also only a week away from when I should have been flying to Greece to spend an incredible week with some of my favorite people. Granted, the heath of myself, my loved ones and my community is my main concern at the moment, but that doesn't make the loss of such an iconic experience any easier. There's a lot going on in the world and a lot going on in our lives, so giving ourselves grace is much needed right now. 

That being said, I am allowing myself to check out and mentally escape this weekend. Although I pretty much have to work 7 days a week right now, I really REALLY need to prioritize my wellbeing. Paying off my student loans and consumer debt won't matter if I'm in the hospital due to my mental and physical health crumbling. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful to have multiple sources of income again, but it's my job to learn how to navigate this new lifestyle in a healthy way that works for me.  And let me tell yall, it's a STRUGGLE right now, but I'm 1000% confident that I will figure it out... thanks to the amazing resources that can be found on the internet.  

Visual/art therapy my friends! Getting lost in a beautiful magazine and looking at dreamy photos on Pinterest usually fills my soul with hope and inspiration, and I'm sure you are the same way. Right now, I need an exciting vision to hold onto. Life has to be more than just working or stressing out about finding work and paying bills. To me, working 24/7 is not a way of life, it is a form of prison. And idk about you, but the past few seasons of life have been brutal enough - its time to let the sunshine in and chase joy. I hope these photos help you mentally escape and inspire your future adventures!

What's your favorite way to quickly refresh when life starts to feel drab? I'd love to hear below! Thanks so much for taking a moment to read this post. Your support means the world to me, and I wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyful weekend. 

Photo by Paweł Czerwiński

I wanted to share a few more helpful resources I’ve stumbled upon over the last few days. I know that my personality compels me to research things like a maniac. Knowledge is power after all, and if I’m spending all of this time going down research rabbit holes like crack-head, I might as well put my anxiety to good use and share whatever I find with you guys. I hope these resources help you as much as they helped me! And if you've found a great article, funny meme or think of anything noteworthy that’s been helping you navigate this insane time, please leave a comment below or DM me so I can include in another post! The more resources, the better. 

This is such a moving interview from a holocaust survivor who is also living through the coronavirus pandemic. Perspective is truly everything. Must Read: My Cousin Jack Survived the Unimaginable. Here’s His Advice for Right Now.

It’s hard to know exactly what to say in a period of tragedy/grief, but this video by Marie Forleo is a pretty good reference for navigating heart-breaking situations. 

On Loneliness - obviously it’s increasing and that freaking sucks. But Katie Couric interviewed Dr. Murthy (who was the surgeon general under President Obama) on how to feel less alone at the moment. This is a podcast I’ll be checking out ASAP 

Disclaimer: This is a heavy episode to listen to (and kind of made me feel blah) but this episode of Planet Money dives into what's next for all of us as unemployment continues to sweep across the nation. Very relatable and eye opening. 

This pantry challenge looks like a fun way to save money and stop wasting so much food. 

My friend Katie sent me this song all about chilling out and remembering that (if we are lucky enough to live a long life) we have the rest of our lives to shape it how we want it to be. Refreshing. 

I would just keep checking the NY Times money hub because it keeps getting updated with helpful info.

We should be able to check when we will get our stimulus check according to this article! Starting April 17th, you can check the status here on the IRS site.

My mental health has not been in a great place tbh. It's not like the worst state... but I'd be lying if I said I haven't cried at least once a week. Which is totally expected. Here are the best resources I've been relying on to process everything/ shift my mindset back to a positive state: 

Helpful Videos 

I think it sounds like such a blessing to have a committed partner right now. We all need strong support systems. I have no idea when I'm going to find that guy, and that kind of freaks me out. I like being able to work hard and achieve my goals but there's literally nothing I can do to control when I will meet the right guy (not just a guy, but the right one because we don't settle my friend). Here are a few helpful and funny videos I've been watching (or plan to watch) to help me chill when it comes to my dating life.  

Here are 3 funny Tik Toks/IG Videos my friends have sent me or I found. Tik Tok is dangerous. It will suck up all your time lol, but its the bit of comedy we need. 

My friend MaryAshlynn sent me this tik tok and I died!! IceJJFish takes me BACK. 
Here is the iconic music video by IceJJ if you've never seen it. 

I’m obsessed with Jessica Wang. I pretty much want to be just like her when I have a family. I think all of her videos are so entertaining such as this one and this one. 

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