Words by Waylin

      I believe that taking care of your health doesn't have to mean these huge changes or strict routines. I believe that the small changes are the ones that matter the most. I believe that small and  consistent habits have the biggest impact on someone's health. Here are the three simple things I've added to my daily routine that have made a noticeable difference in how I feel!      The first habit I have been focusing on trying to build every day is drinking more water. It sounds very basic and I'm sure most people focus on this habit a lot, but there is a huge difference in my body when I am well hydrated and not. I used to be very bad with not drinking water and only drinking pop and other sugary drinks. I still occasionally drink pop from time to time, but slowly I have been making the change to water only. I can't explain how amazing my body feels when staying properly hydrated. I have no headaches or soreness, I feel more energetic, focused, ...

          Finding time to cook has been a struggle for me lately. Being in college means I have to juggle classes, work, and trying to eat something that isn't ramen noodles or fast food every night. My first couple of semesters at college were very rough in the context of eating healthy and nutritious foods. I ate out a lot and barely cooked anything fresh or homemade. However, I've recently discovered a couple of delicious recipes that aren't only affordable but also incredibly easy to make, and I would like to share them with you today.  I’ve saved tons of recipes I love to make, but today I’m sharing my top three favorites right now!  All of these recipes are only 5 ingredients and are perfect for anyone living on a budget! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Recipe: Creamy Garlic Pasta Ingredients:  - Any type of pasta noodles you like (spaghetti, ...

      When I was younger , around the age of 18, I caught myself constantly comparing my life to other people's. I was focused on how they looked, what grades they got, or how put-together they seemed. Social media made it even worse. It felt like everyone else had everything figured out, while I felt clueless and had no idea what I was doing. The comparison I struggled with the most was about my plans for life after high school. Some of my friends were committed to a college and they made it seem like that was the only option after high school. I did plan to go to college, but at the time I was unsure of the whole process. I didn't know what my major would be, I didn't know what college I would go to, I wasn't sure if it was really what I wanted, and I didn't know if it would be affordable for me. I almost felt peer-pressured in a way because I wanted to be like my friends and other kids my age.      But one day, I realized how draining that mindset was. C...

       When I decided to try out skateboarding for the first time, I thought it was just about learning tricks and cruising around. What I didn't realize was how much it would challenge my balance, core strength, cardio, and mental. But starting to skateboard has been one of the most rewarding activities I have done in a while, and I will tell you why.       I have had an itch these last few years to try out new and different things. For example, I have spent countless hours learning how to play golf, chess, tennis, solve different Rubik's cubes, and rock climb. I really enjoy trying new things and testing my body physically and mentally to pick up a new skill. My recent urge was to try out skateboarding. I have only been skateboarding for a few weeks now, and I can honestly say it is not what I expected. I knew it would be difficult, no matter how easy people on YouTube make it look, but I had no idea what I was getting myself into.  ...