As we left Savannah, I realized how happy I was that I treated myself to a spring break this year. Not intentionally, though. I didn’t even realize I was on spring break until the trip had already started. We spent time in both Savannah and Charleston a couple of weeks ago and the only regret I have … Continue reading
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Blogging is a passion project
2016 marks the seventh year of HauteThought’s existence. That’s right, I’ve been blabbing in my own corner of the Internet for seven whole years. That number took me by surprise. I feel like I’m still getting my feet wet, slowly trying to figure out topics and points of focus, yet this blog has been around for … Continue reading
Oscars Traditions
Some people have FOMO about a big night out on the town. I suffer from FOMO when it comes to the Oscar Best Picture nominees. Each year, I do my best to try and see all of the contenders for the coveted Best Picture. I realize the thought of seeing a movie doesn’t sound that … Continue reading
January’s New Thing: Ballroom Dancing
Yes, you read that right. I took on ballroom dancing for my January “new thing challenge,” and I lived to tell the tale. Possibly even more shocking: my boyfriend did, too. Two or three years ago, I was gifted with the promise that we would take a ballroom dance lesson. No, really. My birthday gift … Continue reading
Hello? It’s tea.
When you’re a person who hates the cold as much as I do, there are few things worse than checking the weather in the morning only to find subzero temperatures. If you live in Chicago like me, that’s a fact of life for a few months out of the year. (It’s a fact of life I … Continue reading
Being Present
My days are just like yours, full of constant distractions and real time notifications. My phone sits less than an arm’s length away from me and it’s almost as if I have a nervous twitch to check it every couple of minutes. I toggle between email accounts, social media platforms, and texting…all while I’m watching … Continue reading
January Resolution Challenge: Complete
Humble brag: I’ve already completed my “new thing” for the month of January and we’re only 7 days in. Yes, you read that right. I, Master Procrastinator, have completed my challenge for the month of January. What did I do, you ask? I skied! And, probably more impressive, I didn’t (fully) fall; and I survived! Believe … Continue reading