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My name is Gracie. I'm a twenty-something living in NYC on a mission to have a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life...while having fun along the way!

Feel free to contact me at gracie@girlmeetslife.com





little bits of happy.

During my Monday through Wednesday “long days,” it’s important to have little things here and there that make me happy – no matter how simple or silly they may be.

Keeping in touch with my family and friends is definitely number one on that list. While I may not be able to see them, I sure as [...]

note to self.

Dear Self,

When you get that sad feeling…like you could cry at any second…you’re really just tired. Or getting sick. Trust me on this one.

You should unplug more often. Let “relaxing on the couch” be just that…not “sitting on the couch while also blogging and working and tweeting.” Your mind needs rest just as much as your [...]

keepin’ it classy.

I like to think I’m a pretty classy gal.

You know - I don’t curse, I don’t smoke, and I try to maintain a kind, welcoming demeanor.

But no one can be 100% classy all the time.

Like in the morning, when you’re desperately craving a huge glass of iced tea but don’t have a pitcher to make it [...]