Happy October Friends! This month officially marks 6 months that I have lived in Dallas so it seemed fitting to do a reveal of my space with everyone. When I transitioned to Texas, my first priority was making my space feel like a home. I have a good eye for my personal style but knew hiring a home ...
Brooke Alexis in Texas: Reflections on Moving to a New City
“Be aware of what season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there.” — Kristen Dalton Oh how I have missed capturing my thoughts in written form on this blog! The last few months, I have been taking time to be present with my emotions and sit in the uncomfortable feelings of navigating ...
Mental Health Awareness Month | Seeking Therapy
Mental illness affects more than 50 million people in the U.S.nami.org/mhstats Did you know that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and less than half of them receive treatment? Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from ...
Pivoting Out of Higher Education
"Hope is a woman who has lost her fear." Alice walker Here's a long awaited blog post from me, enjoy! In January 2022, I closed the door on a 5 year career in Higher Education (7 years if including graduate studies). As of April 6th, I will officially be a #HigherEdExpat and beginning a new ...
Travel Guide: A Weekend in San Francisco + Napa Valley
California Travel Recap Hello friends and Happy Monday! It has been a few weeks since I wrapped up my time in California so I wanted to share some of my favorite experiences from the trip. I spent the majority of my time in San Francisco but did find time to have a day trip in Napa Valley so I ...
