Hi hi! ICYMI, I went to Paris! And, it was a dream. I wanted to share our itinerary for the trip and other things I learned along the way with you. Paris was definitely a bucket list spot for me…
My Guide to Navigating Ph.D. Interviews Like A Ph.D. Student
I LOVED my Ph.D. interview season. I traveled all over the country, met some of the most brilliant minds in the biomedical sciences, connected with other students, and finally had time to breathe after a grueling undergraduate course load. In…
My Thoughts On Blogging in 2019
Dictionary.com defines purpose as “the reason for which something exists or is done”. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about my purpose in blogging. Most of the time, bloggers are expected to find and hold fast to a niche….
What’s The Roast: 2019 is Poppin’
You know it’s been a while since I’ve written a What’s The Roast post and I’ve missed catching y’all up on all the nonsense in my life. I have slightly restructured this post to include a permanent #AskGabby section while also keeping…
10 Tips For Decluttering Your Digital Life + Free Desktop Organizer!
One of my favorite ways to start the new year is getting a fresh start by organizing all the messy areas of my life. This means emptying out those computer desk drawers and the overflowing T-shirt shelves and getting rid…
MY OOTW: Fall 2018
My mom and I like to laugh about how much my style has changed over the years. I used to be a color and bright patterns kind of gal. But, now I’ve realized that I’ve traded in the colorful patterns…
Holding On To Those Special Memories
This post contains several affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that support us. So, fall is here. The temperatures have dropped and the leaves are dying. And, I’m snuggled in my bed writing this blog post after a…
What’s The Roast: Almost A City Slicker
I didn’t realize how long it’s been since I wrote a proper What’s the Roast. The last time I posted on a Wednesday, I opted for a Q&A style post that got a ton of frequently asked questions cleared away….
Why Brands Should Believe In The Stories They Share
This post contains affiliate links which just means we get a few $$$ when you click! Helllllllllo internet. So, I just want to start this off by saying I really am trying to wrap my head around how I’m feeling…
What’s In My Bag? Fifteen Essentials for the Gal On The Go
This post contains several affiliate links which means we get a little $$$ when you click! Hannah and I have this running joke going ever since we both moved to large ~metropolitan~ areas. We continuously make fun of the other…
Things to Know Before Your First Interview Weekend
This post contains affiliate links which means that when you click, we get some cents! Thanks for supporting the swirl blog. I’ve been promising graduate school admissions post since before I even finished up my own trip to the rodeo…
What I Eat In A Day | August 2018!
This post was clearly supposed to go up yesterday, but between my first graduate school presentation and grabbing drinks with a new friend, I totally forgot to write and publish this post. Luckily, I am in a super productive mood…