Not my usual blog content, but it is usual for me to go on and on about small things from the fictional universes I fell in love with in my childhood and adolescence. As some of you may know, I did go semi-viral a few times on Tik Tok for my Harry Potter content, and … Continue reading Yes, Hermione Granger Was Correctly Sorted into Gryffindor
Author: Kendall James
The Silver Linings : My Work
This past year has been so difficult for so many people globally, and it’s so easy to get bogged down in the depression of it. So I thought I’d do a small series of things and people that this lockdown-era has brought me because it’s important to be thankful for the little things. To start, … Continue reading The Silver Linings : My Work
From Paper to Film: Movie Adaptations
Nothing is better than a phenomenal movie adaptation of a book you love. Nothing is worse than when the movie adaptation absolutely butchers the author's original vision. Sometimes visions are altered for the better, whether to expand imagination or create clarity, and those are commendable, but things go awry when themes, plot lines, and characters … Continue reading From Paper to Film: Movie Adaptations
Beginner’s Guide to the Popular 30-12-3 Workout
All the rage on Tik Tok and Instagram is this 30-12-3 workout: on a treadmill for 30 minutes, at an incline of 12 and speed of 3. It’s noted as good for burning calories*, and incorporates strength into cardio (like hiking). I’ve had a personal trainer tell me it’s one of the best exercises to … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to the Popular 30-12-3 Workout
A Quiet New Normal
It’s been almost a month since we lost our yellow lab, Rocky. He was born July 4th, 2008, in Colorado, where the Rocky Mountains became his namesake. Hailing from a lineage of competitive show dogs but born with a crooked tail, he’d never be eligible to compete. So that’s how we were blessed to have … Continue reading A Quiet New Normal
The 12 months of 2020
In case you're wondering how my year is going... In the first month of 2020, the universe gave to me: a threat of World War III By the second month of 2020, the universe gave to me: a mono diagnosisand a threat of World War III By the third month of 2020, the universe gave … Continue reading The 12 months of 2020
Entertainment Soapbox: What’s to Come
I started this series months ago, and I loved being able to showcase what I know about the entertainment industry and its products. So I'm renaming this series "Entertainment Soapbox" and I'll be using it to share new information, review shows, movies, and books, and express my opinions on the world of entertainment and media. … Continue reading Entertainment Soapbox: What’s to Come
Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: On the Inside
It's been a few weeks since I updated this series, and that was intentional. With everything going on in the country, I've been reminding time and time again that we are judged and hurt by how we appear on the outside. There is no value in the way we look if we truly put our … Continue reading Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: On the Inside
Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: Goals & Travel
Alright, today’s post is about goals and travel (as stated in the title) because sometimes they are a juxtaposition to one another. Goals can be met with plans, they can be foreseeably achieved. Travel is chaotic with nutrition and fitness. But getting them to work together lessens the hiccups in achieving your goals. Of course, … Continue reading Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: Goals & Travel
Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: The Dos and Do Nots
Okay so nothing goes according to plan, because this was supposed to be up on Monday, not Friday. However, I got stuck in Texas with a broken down car for half the week with no way to write, so I’ll be posting this today and Goals tomorrow. If you haven’t joined the email list for … Continue reading Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit: The Dos and Do Nots