Who am I? Why am I doing this?
Long story short, my name is Leah and I am a stereotypical 20-something with some animals, a blog, and re-found love for running. I am doing this to join the wonderful running community that I have followed for so long. If you want to know the long story, you can take a look at my attempt at some blogging.
Author: Lifeasleahknows
Finding Liberation: Do You Have To Go “Off the Grid”?
For those who follow me on Instagram, you already know this, but I recently came back from an amazing trip to California. One of my younger cousins was getting married and the trip that started out as a short wedding …
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My (Reluctant) Thoughts on the Met Gala ‘Heavenly Bodies’ Theme
I can’t believe I am actually posting this. I honestly had no intent on commenting on this subject whatsoever. That is… until I had a conversation with my wise dear mother who reminded me, “Well Leah, I mean if you …
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My First Time at Mass: Understanding A Protestant Perspective
I haven’t been at this ‘blogging game’ very long but I have learned so much. I feel like I have been immersed in a community that I never knew existed. It has been pretty incredible. Getting to meet and talk …
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Brewgaloo: The Last Minute Adventure
This past weekend my husband and I went to a craft beer festival here in Raleigh called Brewgaloo! Funny enough, this was kind of a last minute decision as I was originally not planning on being in town this weekend. …
26 Facts About Me for My 26th Birthday!
I feel like I have been super serious on here for the last few posts (I swear, I am fun!). Yes, I love theology and I love talking about it. However, I have realized that while you all now know …
(Part 2) Calling All Catholics: Dear Sisters, You Are Not Alone
Since I published “Calling All Catholics, Can You Please Stand Up?” I have been absolutely humbled by how many encouraging messages I have received. So many amazing Catholic women have expressed gratitude for having a post validate how they have …
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4 Books That (Helped) Lead Me to Catholicism.
From the moment I “thought-up” this blog, I knew this was a post I wanted to include. This blog has really reinvigorated my yearning for a deeper and more thorough understanding of the Catholic faith. When I went through RCIA …
Being 360 Degrees of Authenticity
This is a “lifestyle” blog right? So that means I can talk about “life”? Well, awesome. I have some life stuff to talk about. Over the past week I did something I didn’t think I would ever do. I opened …
6 Hair Products for Bouncy Messy Curls (and the Internal Struggle to Discuss Beauty)
Anytime I wear my hair in these loose messy ringlet curls, I get the following comments/questions: “Is that your natural hair?” That is a definite NO. “Is it a perm?” Again, nope! “Do you use curlers?” Never have, (probably) …
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Calling All Catholics….Can You Please Stand Up?
Starting with a Disclaimer: Before I dive in, I feel like I have to be very clear. I know I have readers from many different faith backgrounds, from aethiest to non-catholic Christians BUT as the title suggests, the intended audience …
