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Life Hack – Student Discounts

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Hello everyone!

If you’re a student like me, you might not even be aware of the possible money you can save while shopping. I’m going to make a quick list of student discounts you can get, and most of them will be through UNiDays, a free account you can sign up for to get student discounts from various stores. Here’s to saving money and getting your education 🙂

  • Topshop – 10% off
  • UGG – 10% off
  • Coffee Bean – 10% off
  • Tilly’s – 10% off
  • Princess Polly – 20% off (limited according to UNiDAYS’ site)
  • Pacsun – 10% off
  • Oh Polly – 15% off
  • Nasty Gal – 50% off (limited)
  • Missguided – 50% off (limited)
  • Lulu’s – 10% off
  • Levi’s – 15% off
  • Kate Spade – 15% off
  • Grubhub – 20% off
  • H&M – 15% off
  • For Love & Lemons – 15% off
  • Express – 15% off
  • Drybar – 15% off
  • Doc Martens – 15% off
  • Dolls Kill – 15% off
  • Cotton On – 15% off
  • Casetify – 15% off
  • Asos – 10% off
  • American Eagle – 20% off
  • Apple – I’m not 100% clear on the discounts, but I know there’s a student rate for Apple Music and other discounts

You can register for UNiDays as a high school student, but I know certain discounts like the Apple ones are intended for college students. If you’re a college student, I’m sure there’s even more discounts at local restaurants and stores near your campus. Take advantage of these deals while you’re still a student!

Brooke

Starting New Projects and Expectations

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Hello everyone!

This is going to be a little positive affirmation and advice to any teens out there who have an idea for a project they want to execute but are scared to start. I was in your shoes before I started this blog, and I’m still in your shoes because I have tons of other ideas I would love to make a reality but am slightly scared of them failing. I know it’s hard, and that’s why I’m here to tell you it’s possible, and not nearly as scary as we think at first.

I now feel silly that I was so scared to start up my blog, because it was actually so simple! It’s pretty small so it’s not that big of a deal to maintain, but I was still so scared just because everyone makes you think that starting something on your own is scary. Yes, some things are scarier than others- starting a business or anything that’s more high-risk would definitely be a lot more work than me deciding to start this blog, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it.

It’s so important to have people that support you and help you get through the first couple steps. Once you do that, it’s really not that hard to keep going! You’ll learn so much from the process of being a self-starter, and hopefully you’ll have some tangible results that you can look at and be proud of.

Another misconception I see a lot is people thinking that starting your own club, business, nonprofit, social media presence, etc. is either a total success or total failure. They might be scared it’s going to fail at first, but if it works out, they have super high expectations of it growing to be huge and famous. These high expectations can completely come true with the right mindset, work ethic, and timing, but things aren’t so black and white. There’s definitely an in between- you can have a YouTube channel with a few thousand subscribers that’s successful but not huge, and you can have a business that’s profiting but is only local. It shouldn’t make you unhappy with your progress if you’re trucking along but not an overnight viral success.

It can be really hard to get yourself out of that slump of feeling like your accomplishments aren’t big enough, and you’re not succeeding at the level you would like to, but don’t let yourself get discouraged. Remaining positive and working to grow your idea in the future will lead you to reach those goals eventually. Don’t lose hope or faith in yourself 🙂

I believe that each and every one of you has the potential to launch a project that can help people in your community in some way. If you find yourself wanting to make a difference, don’t be afraid to start!

Brooke

My Stationary & Writing Essentials

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Welcome back everyone!

As you all know, I love to write. Between blogging, my creative writing, and schoolwork, I do a lot of it. Therefore, I’ve learned a lot about what writing utensils I like best and what other things I like to have to make my writing process go smoother. I know there’s a ton of stationary addicts and studygrams out there, so I thought this would be an interesting post to do. I’m not too much of a stationary enthusiast beyond studygram stalking on Instagram, but I do enjoy having nice pens and such, so keep reading if you want to see what I use.

Before I go into my list, I wanted to clarify that none of these are actual “essentials.” Although I prefer to use these items when I have a more formal and organized set-up while working, when ideas flow I will write with whatever I have, just trying to get my thoughts out on paper. You obviously don’t have to buy expensive stationary or have a perfect desk set-up to be organized and write well, so don’t take this post as me saying that 🙂

  • Pilot G-2 pens (0.38 mm) – These are my all-time favorite pens for taking notes and doing school work. I’ll use the 0.5 or 0.7 mm versions as well, but the 0.38 is my favorite because it’s easier to write small.
  • PaperMate Flair pens – I mainly use these for school projects and notes, but I like having so many color options in a thicker pen. I don’t like using these outside of school purposes though, because then their thickness becomes inconvenient.
  • PaperMate ClearPoint mechanical pencils (0.5 mm) – I do not like writing in pencil, but if I am, it’s with one of these. I’ll use the 0.7 mm but I like the 0.5 mm better. I like that these take a pretty long time to go through lead, and they just don’t get as dull as other mechanical pencils.
  • Post-It note mini tabs – I don’t know if this is really stationary, but it’s another main thing I use for school work and organizing paper at home. What I mean by “mini tabs” is the ones that are super small and you can stick out of a book or a notebook just to mark your place- I do this in my school books when there’s an important quote or to separate sections of the book for easy flip-throughs.
  • Zebra Mildliners – I finally hopped on the bandwagon by asking for these for Christmas, and I love them. They’re really fun to practice calligraphy with once you get the hang of it as well. I kind of just use them for fun and my creative projects, but they would definitely be great for school notes too.
  • Zebra Sarasa pens – My mom accidentally ordered these instead of the Mildliners at first, but she ended up keeping them because she liked them. They write smoothly and I have a whole pack so there’s a lot of color choices- I’ve enjoyed them thus far.
  • Rocketbook reusable notebook – I’ve talked about this quite a few times on my blog and I have a full-blown review that you should go check out if you haven’t already, but it’s a super convenient way for me to write down to-do lists and other things I don’t intend on keeping without wasting paper. I also like to do creative writing in here sometimes.

I will say I also have a 3-pack of the beloved Muji pens (0.38 mm) that I got for Christmas, but I haven’t used them on a daily basis so I’m not sure what I think of them yet. I’m sure I’ll love them based on how much everyone else does though. I know I’m no stationary expert, but I do know what I like, and I enjoy trying out new pens and other cute things.

I know all of these things are pretty basic in the stationary world, but it’s genuinely what I like to use. Let me know if there’s any less-basic pens you think I need to try, as I would love recommendations 🙂

Brooke

Review – Philips Sonicare Toothbrush

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Hello everyone!

Around the holiday season, my parents got a set of Sonicare toothbrushes for the family. I’ve used a couple different electric toothbrushes over the years, and I was using an Oral-B electric toothbrush before I received my new Sonicare. The Sonicare I have is probably one of the most basic models- it’s the Sonicare Series 2 for plaque control, which you can get on sale for $40 here. If you’re in the market for an electric toothbrush but don’t want to spend a ton of money, keep on reading to hear my thoughts on this Sonicare!

The first few times I used the toothbrush, I was really impressed. I have pretty sensitive teeth and gums yet it didn’t irritate them (sometimes electric toothbrushes do since the bristles move at such high speeds), and my teeth felt really clean after using it. I liked that the toothbrush actually stopped after the two-minute timer went off so I wouldn’t lose track of time, since my Oral B’s toothbrush had a timer but didn’t have that feature. My teeth looked a lot whiter during the first couple weeks of using it, so I was very pleased.

As I’ve used the toothbrush more, I don’t see as much of a clear difference in quality between it and the Oral-B toothbrush I had before. I’m still pleased with it since I believe it’s $10-20 cheaper than my previous toothbrush and I like the timer feature a lot. However, my teeth definitely don’t look as white at the moment (could be other reasons, but I’m not really sure what), and I have to charge it quite often. I’ve started just keeping it on the charging dock whenever I’m not using it, but sometimes it still seems a little slow certain times I’m using it.

Another thing to consider is the price of brush head replacements. My Oral-B replacement heads were around $7 for a pack of two, but most of the places I’ve found that carry these Sonicare replacement heads are $8 for one. This would outpace the $10-20 initial price difference of the two toothbrushes really quickly, so it’s something to consider if price is a concern, or if you like to replace your brush heads more than the average person.

My overall thoughts are that I would rate this toothbrush a solid 8/10. It’s not too pricey, so I wasn’t expecting a ton from it- at this price point, you can’t really expect fancy features, and that’s fine with me. I’m glad I have it and I do enjoy it more than my Oral-B for the time being, but if you’re considering whether to make the brand switch, I don’t think it’s really necessary unless you’re comparing more expensive toothbrushes and there’s more discrepancies in features. I would get whatever is the best deal while you’re shopping.

Hopefully this helps any of you toothbrush enthusiasts! I know it’s something weird to review, but I’m kind of obsessive about dental care since after getting my braces off eight months ago I really want to take good care of my teeth. I’m also willing to try any toothbrushes and toothpaste that will make my teeth look whiter and cleaner, since I have naturally yellow teeth and nothing really helps. Let me know if you have any recommendations 🙂

Brooke

Why Your Attitude in School Matters

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Hello everyone!

As we’re getting deeper into the new semester, I figured it was time for another school-related post. I’ve talked a little bit about having a positive attitude towards school and learning in general before, but never in detail or as an isolated post topic. I’ve tried to be really positive going into this semester, and I would definitely say it’s paid off so far. If you want to know how changing your attitude can make all the difference in your classes, keep on reading.

First of all, I want to make a reference to the Law of Attraction since it can easily explain why a shift in attitude regarding any topic can completely change that area of your life. If you’re giving out positive ideas and energy, the universe will reflect that in the energy you receive and the events that occur in your life. If you want to know more about the Law of Attraction, watch the documentary The Secret on Netflix, or look it up on YouTube to see people’s simpler explanations of it. If you’re aware of the Law of Attraction, I highly recommend you try your best to utilize it, especially in the area of schoolwork. It completely changes your perspective on everything if you make it work.

If you shift your attitude towards learning to be more positive, your classes will usually become so much more interesting! You’ll find learning new things exciting, and you will be grateful for the educational opportunities you have at school. If you focus on the stress and workload of school, it will never seem fun; think of the reasoning behind why we go to school. You’re gaining valuable knowledge, eventually going to graduate and go to college/out into the world if you’re already in college, and do exciting things using that knowledge you now have.

I’ve always been a super curious person who loves to learn about all sorts of things. It amazes me how many different subjects there are in the world that are interesting, and there’s so much to learn about each one (and so many levels of deeper understanding and detail). I like to think of myself as a sponge at school, trying to absorb everything so I can learn even more things in the future- I also think of high school as a stepping stone to my future. I’ve been excited for college since forever (and I’ll probably go to some form of grad school) and high school is a major stepping stone to get into college.

Thinking positive doesn’t just alter your mood while at school- it can also make an impact on your grades and other results. If you’re excited about the content you’re learning in class and being an active participant, you’re more likely to remember the content and be motivated to study it so you can do well. It’s a lot easier to learn when you’re immersing yourself in the knowledge and genuinely trying your best to be interested in it. Tests and other assignments will still be stressful, but looking at them as a chance to test your knowledge and prove to yourself that you’ve been working hard helps a little. You have to want to do well and put the work in, but once you do, there’s no stopping you with the right attitude!

I think being positive also helps a lot when you’re studying. If you’re trying to cram and getting discouraged because you feel like you don’t know anything and you’re going to fail, your mental state will only get worse and you probably won’t do too well. If you remain calm, tell yourself you know this stuff, and study effectively with a clear head, it’ll be much easier to remember the material on test day. Remember mind over matter- it actually does make a huge difference. When you’re well-rested and feeling good going into a test, you’re less likely to blank or make stupid mistakes.

I hope this post inspires you to shift the way you talk about and approach school and learning in a school setting. Let me know if it ends up making a difference- I’ll continue updating you guys on my journey with positivity 🙂

Brooke

Collector of Things – Poem by Me

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Welcome back everyone!

Today I have another poem to share with you all. When I was younger, I used to be kind of a hoarder- I was always obsessed with some sort of toy or other trend, and I would need to have everything related to that current obsession. I would collect things, keep them all organized in a “display” fashion, and move on to the next, accumulating toys and junk. When I got older, this transitioned to obsessively collecting makeup, jewelry, and clothes. Around eighth grade, I completely changed my mindset and donated a bunch of stuff I didn’t use anymore (including the toys I’d been holding onto since elementary school) and now I live a much less materialistic lifestyle, although I can still have obsessive tendencies.

I was inspired to write a poem about this topic when my mom brought it up, wondering how I was able to change my mindset so rapidly. I’m not really sure of this myself- I guess I just realized I didn’t want a bunch of meaningless plastic and junk that would clutter up my life, and I wanted it to go to use somewhere else as soon as possible. Regardless, I thought it would make an interesting prompt for discussion in a poem.

Collector of Things

another thing to add to the pile- i stick it in the front because who wouldn’t be proud to have a shiny new thing? i’m not satisfied, because i know there’s more shiny things out there, shiny things that i want to put at the front of my pile because i am the ultimate collector. i can’t tell if there’s an emotional attachment here or not; i don’t feel anything but i also can’t part with these pieces of fabric and plastic. i’m enticed by the idea of more, and i keep on collecting. but i’ll never have enough.

there’s always someone who’s going to have more than you, my mom says, so don’t try to keep up. but i like my mounds of plastic, and i like the instant gratification of shopping and getting something new. it never gets old, right? because there’s always new things to be had. until it spirals out of control and it does get old because it’s not exciting anymore and you have to buy twice as much just to feel a fragment of that former shopper’s exhilaration and you’ve realized this is toxic. i don’t want to be plastic anymore, i say- i’m done.

I hope you guys enjoyed this poem! I know a lot of people can probably relate to some of the sentiments because materialism and shopping problems are so common today, and they’re often romanticized in the media. Please tell me if you have poetry prompts you’d like me to try my hand with or if you have any feedback on my work 🙂

Brooke

Random Products that Make Your Life Easier

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Hello everyone!

I’ve done a few product reviews before, and I thought I would compile a list of products I’ve gotten semi-recently or just products I’ve had for a while that I think are useful for everyday life. Obviously these are not necessities and they may not be useful for everyone, but I’ve found them nice things to have around. If you’re interested in finding some new and helpful products, keep on reading!

  • Rocketbook reusable notebook – I posted a review focusing on this product, so you should go check that out if you haven’t already! I love this notebook for writing things down that I don’t necessarily want to keep on paper long-term, and jotting down thoughts to quickly send to my phone. It’s super convenient and eco-friendly.
  • Mophie Powerbank portable charger – Portable chargers are LIFE SAVERS, hands down. I’m not sure if this is the correct name for my portable charger, but it’s a couple years old and has been through a lot, yet still holds about 3-4 phone charges.
  • Hydro Flask flex boot – If you have a Hydro Flask and are tired of it getting dented or making loud noises whenever you set it down, get this! I believe it’s only $10, and it’s totally worth it to preserve your cute (and pricey) water bottle.
  • Squatty Potty – I know I’ve mentioned this product before as well. I got it for Christmas, and it’s made my bathroom experience so much more enjoyable. It sounds silly, but don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it! It’s a life-changer.
  • Poo-Pourri – I’ve used this product for quite a while and it’s another semi-embarrassing bathroom product, but it’s really helpful and I like bringing it with me on trips, especially if I know I’ll be sharing a bathroom with multiple people. Even if you keep it in your own bathroom, it’s always nice to leave a nice scent behind rather than a stinky one.
  • Fiskars non-stick scissors – People always laugh at me when I gush about these, but I always have a pair with me at school. You can cut tape or anything else sticky because of the non-stick blades, and I just find Fiskars scissors to be the best. I have a bunch of pairs from elementary school still around my house, but I believe you can buy them at Target.
  • Labelmaker – My hyper-organized fifth grade self asked for a label maker for Christmas, and Santa pulled through. It’s helpful if you ever end up moving, if you want to be that extra kid who puts name labels on all their notebooks, or if you’re labeling storage bins in your house. The possibilities are endless, and it’s a nice thing to have on hand.

I hope at least a couple (if not more) of these product recommendations help you out. Let me know if you end up trying any and how they work out for you- I would love to hear your random useful product recommendations as well 🙂 I honestly hear about a lot of random but cool things on Buzzfeed, so check there if you’re looking for more!

Brooke

How to Improve Your Handwriting

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Welcome back everyone!

A few years ago (in seventh grade), I decided I was going to change my handwriting for the better. Previously, I had a messy scrawl that often left my teachers confused- in elementary school, I would always get negative comments on my report card about my illegible handwriting. There was a girl in my English class whose handwriting I loved, so I studied it and tried to replicate it. At first I had to write really slow to do so, but it became more natural over time. Soon, I had a whole new distinctive style of handwriting, and other people would even compliment me on it.

To be honest, my handwriting was better in middle school than it is now. My classes are so much more fast-paced so I often have to scribble notes while my teachers are lecturing a mile a minute, but I still try to take pride in my writing and make things super neat and organized when I have the time to slow down a bit. Either way, I’m still proud of myself for the major improvement in my handwriting I’ve seen over the years, so keep on reading if you want to change your writing as well!

  • Find samples of writing you like – I suggest looking at Pinterest, but you can look anywhere. If you have a friend whose writing you’d like to emulate, that might help since they can give you pointers on how they’ve gotten their writing to look like that. You can also look at studygram accounts on Instagram for inspiration.
  • Try and copy the samples exactly – At first, try to copy the pictures you’ve found exactly. Imitate the width and height of the letters, the differences in the way certain letters are formed (a’s, y’s, etc.), if it’s more linear or loopy/cursive-like, etc. Don’t worry about actually putting it into practice yet, just get a feel for it.
  • Work it into your everyday writing – Start to write using this handwriting style in everyday life. If you’re not comfortable enough with it to write full-on notes and schoolwork in it, just start with to-do lists and little things.
  • Start slow, then try writing faster – The hardest thing for me was and still is being able to write neatly but also speedily. I would experiment with speed by choosing a few phrases to write and starting with writing them slowly, then rewriting them and trying to speed up your pace each time. I know it sounds silly, but it helps.
  • Add your own personal flair – Sometimes you’re just naturally going to have different writing than what you imagined, so you may end up adapting your desired style a little bit. Embrace it! That’s what will make your new handwriting uniquely yours, instead of just a carbon copy of the samples you chose.
  • Be consistent – This is the most important thing for continuing to have nice handwriting. Try to consistently keep one style, and it will become a lot easier to use it- it will also be easier to pick up speed in doing so.

I hope this helps out anyone looking to adopt a new handwriting style! I’ve been writing a lot in cursive recently and trying to pick up calligraphy/handlettering as well, so you might see some more posts related to these topics in the future 🙂

Brooke

Do I Miss Cheer?

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Hello everyone!

I’ve written a lot about my two-year stint as a high school cheerleader on this blog in the past and I (spoiler alert) am very happy to announce that it has finally come to an end! This post is going up during the end of my first cheer-free week of school, and I could not be happier to have finished out the season. I know it’s a little silly to be making a post about whether or not I miss cheer after such a short time, but I’ll be posting an update to this in a few months or so.

I’d been anticipating the ending of this cheer season almost as soon as it began, and I seriously considered quitting the team after the rough summer practices and cheer camp. However, I’m proud of myself for sticking it out these past nine months- I honestly can’t believe I’ve made it through all of the craziness this season has brought into my life from the beginning of May up until now. I didn’t think there would be a single thing I would miss, which was a little foolish considering cheer has consumed a huge portion of the past couple years of my life.

One thing I’m definitely concerned about is how I’ll be getting my exercise from now on. Cheer practices in the hot sun, mile runs, and weekly conditioning may have been torturous, but I got a great workout out of it and was super in shape during the summer/football season when we were practicing in full-force. I’m already out of shape and less toned, and it’s hard to force myself to work out when it’s not built into my schedule. I try to go outside and go on walks on weekends, but I definitely don’t have time during the week.

I still need one more semester of P.E. credit, and since I’m not doing cheer next year, I’m about to switch into a P.E. class during seventh period (the “period” reserved for sports usually). I’m not thrilled about the situation, but it’ll end up working out since I’ve been stuck at school during seventh period anyways since my mom can’t pick me up right when I get out, and I no longer have cheer after school to keep me busy until she can. If P.E. is absolutely horrible, I’ll do an online P.E. class for a semester, but I’m hoping the class will be tolerable at school so I can get some nice workout time in the sun.

However, I really don’t miss the dynamic of cheer. I don’t miss having to go to practice or games every single day, and worrying about wearing the correct outfit and hairstyle to match almost every school day. I guess it was nice to not have to pick out my own outfit, but I was tired of being restricted to their demands and getting in trouble for pushing the boundaries in any way- I couldn’t even wear jewelry, and one of my ear piercing holes closed up. I don’t miss feeling like an outsider on the team, and I don’t miss rushing to get my homework done after a long game day when I just wanted to go to sleep.

Basically, I wasn’t really cut out for the high school athlete life to begin with- I had figured that out after my freshman year season of cheer, and I probably shouldn’t have pushed myself to do another season. That being said, I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be on a high school sports team and get involved with school in this way, and I don’t actually regret my decision, even though I might say that I do. Everything happens for a reason, and I guess it’s cool that I can say I’ve been a high school cheerleader, right?

Sometimes I feel guilty that I’m “quitting” now- even though I’m just choosing not to try out again, and not really quitting, it still feels like I’m quitting something and losing a part of my high school identity thus far. That being said, I could not be more confident that this is the right choice for me- I’ll have way more time to focus on other things, and I wouldn’t have wanted to juggle such a huge time commitment that’s not even enjoyable for me during my junior year next year.

The short answer to the question I posed in the title of this post is no, but I am somewhat nostalgic for the good times I had while being on the team. There’s a lot I won’t miss, but looking back and seeing how fast my two years on the team flew, I wish I had savored the moment a little more, rather than wishing it all away. If you’re in a situation that’s not desirable, it doesn’t always mean you should try to rush it- every stage of your life is important for growth, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time.

Brooke

Incorporating Spirituality Into My Life

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Hello everyone!

I’ve talked about this a couple times on my blog before, but I haven’t grown up religious. My parents were both raised loosely Christian, but my mom now identifies as more “spiritual” and my dad is either agnostic or atheist (I’m honestly not sure, religion is definitely not a major topic of discussion in my household). I’ve kind of followed in my mom’s footsteps and loosely attached myself to some spiritual ideas, just to have some sort of faith and belief in the universe/a higher power. If you’re interested in finding something similar to believe in or just hearing another person’s perspective on this somewhat controversial topic, keep on reading.

I’ve found that by having some sort of spiritual connection between myself and the universe, I feel like there’s something more concrete in my reason for being alive. I’m not sure if it’s completely under the “spiritual” umbrella, but I’ve tried to put the Law of Attraction into practice (watch The Secret on Netflix to understand this) and that’s one of the major things I’ve tried to incorporate into my spiritual life more recently. I want to give off more positive vibes to others and be more positive towards myself as well, so it’s a win-win situation that aligns with my current goals for myself.

In the past, I’ve gotten really into crystals. I’m going to be honest and say I wasn’t sure of their specific spiritual significance, but my grandma had a healing crystal that she swore could tell you what part of your body was hurt and then you would know how to heal it. She also had a crystal where you could say “show me yes” and “show me no” and based on the way it spun, you could ask it (or the universe) yes or no questions. We’ve actually had a lot of the answers end up coming true, so do with that what you will.

I know that might sound crazy for people who don’t believe in those types of things, but it seemed natural to me since my mom’s side of the family was all into it. My great aunt does past life regressions (reading people and telling them who they were in a past life, how it relates to their current self/life) so I guess you could say we’re a crazy bunch if you don’t believe in any of this stuff. I know there’s a lot of different things that can be “spiritual”- just because you use the law of attraction doesn’t mean you agree with using crystals or psychics/mediums/etc.

There is no strict definition of spirituality, so you could honestly have a completely different idea of what that means to you and believe in completely different things than I do and still consider yourself a spiritual person. For me, it means crystals and belief in the universe as a higher power and using the Law of Attraction to try and manifest my goals, as I’ve stated here in this post.

Because I haven’t really grown up with any organized religion, religion fascinates me. I celebrate the “standard” Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter, but I don’t go to church and we don’t have actual religious celebrations- they’re more of family gatherings. I’ve often wished I had a more concrete belief system to hold on to, but I appreciate my parents not forcing anything on me and letting me believe what I want, while still getting the experience of celebrating holidays. There are definitely benefits and downsides to not having a strict religion. I feel like I’ve missed out on having that tight-knit church or temple community that emphasizes service and other activities that my friends do through their religion, but I’m also kind of glad I don’t have to be bound to an organization I might not fully agree with in principle.

I’m not sure if I’ll ever adopt a religion- I guess it depends on where I am later in life and if I end up marrying a religious person. As you can probably tell based on my spirituality, I’m a fairly open minded person. I would love to hear about your religious beliefs, traditions, and stance on spirituality, so feel free to share 🙂

Brooke