Why are mass shootings committed by men?

After every mass shooting, we as a country get into a hot debate between guns and mental illness. But the thing is, just because someone is a mass shooter does not mean they are mentally ill. Our politicians like to throw those words around in order to avoid speaking against the NRA...I'll save that for another blog.  … Continue reading Why are mass shootings committed by men?

We need gun laws, America.

Today, another devastating mass shooting happened in America. As of now, 20 people are dead and 40 are injured. There have now been 249 mass shootings in 2019. That's more shootings than days. There has to be something we can do to stop the madness. We need our government to come together and create a … Continue reading We need gun laws, America.

10 ways to successfully travel on a budget

Big Sur, CA I love traveling and gaining new experiences BUT I don't like all of the financial burden that can come along with vacations. Recently me and my boyfriend went to California for 7 days and the whole trip only cost us $1000. This is including hotels, airfare, and rental car! Stay in hotels … Continue reading 10 ways to successfully travel on a budget

The truth about seasonal depression

We've all heard the term. Seasonal depression. But what is it exactly? Do you experience it? First let's briefly dive into depression. Depression is a disease, yes it's a disease, that affects millions of people around the world. It's more complicated than just a bunch of chemical imbalances in your brain. Yes chemical imbalances are … Continue reading The truth about seasonal depression

10 easy ways to go plastic free

We as humans thrive on convenience, but at what cost? Plastic is one of our most convenient "necessities" that is, IMO, doing more harm than good. Our oceans, rivers, and lakes are being taken over by plastic. Whether it be bags, bottles, boxes, trash, etc., it's having serious repercussions on our ecosystem. I've seen too … Continue reading 10 easy ways to go plastic free

Climate Change. It’s real folks.

Climate change is real, and it's happening. Skeptic, politicians, and deniers will try to tell you otherwise without any sort of scientific proof. Apparently science is below them and fake news. Ice is melting people and sea levels are rising. Heck, Miami is already partly under water at this point. Russia is having a bad … Continue reading Climate Change. It’s real folks.