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I do think that my “self” is separate from my body but my body is the vessel in which I move throughout the world. My self-worth doesn’t come from how I look (it is what it is), but I do want to treat this body of mine with love and care. But reminding myself that if I wouldn’t say something mean to a friend, then I also shouldn’t say it about myself (whether that’s an internal thought or a complaint out loud). When I think back even seven years ago when I graduated college, I still felt so awkward in my body, so of course, I wasn’t feeling confident, and that naturally spilled over into my life.

The video starts where she’s going to get her dream car (a Jeep) and ends with her getting a Honda CRV. But of course, we’re sitting in these car dealerships looking at brand new, very shiny cars and all I could think about was how I wanted to upgrade my car. It made more sense to just have one car and since I already owned mine but didn’t need it on an everyday basis here, he drove it to work every day. Since he bought a car on Saturday, we drove home separately and, honestly, it felt like I had a new car again!

Our date nights usually involve going to one of our favorite restaurants in Hoboken. But I’m happy to report that it’s still available AND on sale! Last time I wore it on the blog, I styled it with darker jeans and heels for a slightly more elevated look. I love Margaux shoes and the regular ballet flats have no break in time, but these are slightly stiffer.

I eat a very balanced diet, a combination of plant-based meals, vegetarian dishes, and meat recipes can be found on my site and on my plate any given day. I have been trying to incorporate more plant-based recipes into my diet recently and here are some of my favorites. With chickpeas, tons of veggies (sweet potatoes, carrots, kale) and packed with flavor inspired by a Moroccan flavor profile, this soup is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite plant-based dishes. This is one of my most popular vegan dishes, with sweet potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and kidney beans this has all the flavors of a classic chili just without the meat.