Let me just come out and say it: Will Trent deserves to be loved. And if you haven’t read Karin Slaughter’s Will Trent series yet, you’re seriously missing out on one of the most emotionally wrecking, beautifully written crime series out there. I’m talking “stay up until 2 a.m. even though you have to work […]
Author Archives: Cassandra
10 Books That Will Change the Way You Think
Let’s get something straight: not all life-changing books wear self-help covers. Some come disguised as thrillers, mysteries, or slow-burn psychological dramas that leave you rethinking everything from trust to identity to the eerie quiet of your own living room. These ten books will mess with your mind in the best possible way—making you question what […]
What Journaling Can Do for Your Mental HealthSpoiler: It’s more powerful than you think.Let’s face it—life’s a lot.
Some days you’re conquering your inbox like a boss, and other days you’re crying in your car because someone looked at you the wrong way in the grocery store. Welcome to being human.That’s where journaling comes in. And no, you don’t need to be a poet, philosopher, or someone who buys fancy pens. Journaling is […]
Hot Tub Water Made Simple: Chlorine or Bromine?
A no-stress guide to keeping your spa clean, clear, and ready to relax in.There’s nothing quite like sinking into a hot tub after a long day—tense shoulders? Gone. Stress? Melted. But to keep that soak as dreamy as it sounds, your water needs to stay clean and balanced. And that’s where the chlorine vs. bromine […]
Sony a7 III vs the Rest: The Best Beginner Camera for Pro-Level Photos in 2025
Let’s be real—shopping for your first “serious” camera is kind of like dating. Everyone looks good on paper. Everyone promises stunning results. But when it comes to real-world performance? Not everyone is going to be the right match.If you’re ready to move beyond your phone and start capturing professional-level photos—portraits, landscapes, creative content, even videos—you’ve […]
Marriage, Mortgages, and Mac & Cheese: The Do’s and Don’ts of Surviving Love with Life in the Way
Let’s be real: once upon a time, love meant long walks, late-night texts, and arguing over where to eat. Fast forward a few years, and now it’s a shared Google Calendar, budget spreadsheets, and tag-teaming bedtime routines like you’re in the WWE.Marriage isn’t just about love anymore—it’s about logistics. And if you’re like most grown-ups […]
How to Create a Vision Board That Actually Works (and Doesn’t End Up in a Closet Behind Old Yoga Mats)
Let’s Be Real: This Is Basically Therapy With Glue Sticks Some people journal. Some people meditate. Me? I cut out pretty pictures, slap on empowering quotes, and call it “vision work.” And honestly? It works. Creating a vision board is like giving your dreams a mood board—and your anxious brain a break. It’s the one […]
How to Create a Vision Board That Actually Works (and Doesn’t End Up in a Closet Behind Old Yoga Mats)
Let’s Be Real: This Is Basically Therapy With Glue Sticks Some people journal. Some people meditate. Me? I cut out pretty pictures, slap on empowering quotes, and call it “vision work.” And honestly? It works. Creating a vision board is like giving your dreams a mood board—and your anxious brain a break. It’s the one […]
Finding Inner Peace When Your Coworkers Are a Hot Mess
Because you can’t keep away the drama—but you can protect your peace.For me, working in healthcare, especially behind the scenes in a pathology lab, means constantly balancing precision and patience. It’s a place where tissues are labeled urgently, mistakes can have major consequences, and someone is always slamming a cabinet just a little too hard. […]
Inside Matters: A Histotech’s Guide to GI Health & Testing
From bloating to biopsies—real talk from someone who slices your polyps. Let’s be real: talking about your gut is weird. Not dinner table conversation. Definitely not first-date material. But if you’re anything like me—with irritable bowel syndrome and an ever-growing list of “foods I can’t trust anymore”—your gut kind of runs your life. And as […]
