It’s funny having a blog like Life Disconnected sometimes, and being able to look back on what you’ve written — and to see how much your perspective on things has changed. Somehow, I ended up scrolling through some old posts from when we first moved to Bellefonte, Pa., in 2017. I was so in awe over this little community then…
Have you ever heard (or seen on social media) the phrase “Sunday Scaries?” It’s a pretty new phrase about the dreadful feeling you get when it’s Sunday night and you know that you have to go back to work the next day. I used to feel this way all the time. Of course, it didn’t help that I used to…
I’ve been an avid listener and reader of Gretchen Rubin, of “The Happiness Project” podcast for many years. I’m a sucker for anything that’s about making life a little better by taking some easy steps. One of my favorite rules that I’ve been following since listening to is the “One-Minute Rule.” Gretchen says that, when it comes to decluttering, you…
Not only is fall my favorite season for adventures, it’s my favorite season for decorating. Fun story: This week, Sean and I ventured up to our attic to find my box of fall decorations. We went through every single box in our attic before deciding that the box must have been thrown out accidentally during our October move. I was…
It seems like summer flew by, and all of a sudden temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling in Central Pennsylvania. Fall is here. And fall. is. my. absolute. favorite. season. I know, I know – “You and everyone else on the internet,” you’re saying to yourself as you read this. But I mean it — it doesn’t get any…
Early in the year, I was almost ready to take the leap and launch my new business, but didn’t quite have the guts to leave my current job. One of the major things holding me back was the thought of being alone, all the time, with just my boyfriend and dogs to keep me company (they’re wonderful, but that can…
Self-employment is a crazy and rewarding adventure, so it only seems fitting that I integrate a self-employment aspect into Life Disconnected. Since going out on my own on April 1, I’ve had a number of experiences to share. In case you’re unfamiliar with my adventure, earlier this year I quit my 9-5 job as a digital media specialist for an…
Without a doubt, one of the best parts of moving to a new city is exploring the area, trying new things and, of course, trying new food. With a whirlwind first couple of weeks in Bellefonte, we’ve done our fair share of eating out. Plus, working from home has given me the opportunity to try out some of the area’s…
It’s been just over two weeks since Sean and I picked up our lives and moved to Bellefonte, Pa., after I started my own business. While it’s been a whirlwind of unpacking, business meetings and trying to figure out our new life, there has been (very little) down time to explore and learn more about our new community. With a…
Let’s face it: Life gets a little too real sometimes. Bills can start to stack up, surprise payments pop up and finances become a little stressful. I’ve had some surprises in my life lately (like, when I hit not one, but two deer at once last month), and I’m feeling a little financially strained. When I’m feeling like this, I…
