Side Projects & Solace

The things we do just for us—no deadlines, no pressure. This corner is dedicated to the hobbies, creative outlets, and soothing practices that help protect my peace and recharge my creative battery

In a Word

Big thoughts, rich language, and brand-new vocabulary. In a Word is a weekly spot where we unpack one fun, unusual word every seven days—giving your inner voice (and your journal entries) a little extra flavor.

Weekly Unwind

Slowing down to capture the week before it slips away. Here’s a cozy collection of what I’m reading, listening to, creating, and loving right now.

Lolo’s Library

Welcome to my virtual bookshelves! Here, we dive into honest reviews, monthly reading lists, and the books that leave a lasting mark. Consider it your go-to spot whenever you’re asking, “What should I read next?”

Things I Love

Tested, loved, and whole-heartedly recommended. A collection of products, places, and everyday favorites making life a little brighter.
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Recent Posts

Slow Down Sunday: The Gentle Art of the Weekend Sourdough Bake

There is something grounding about waking up to a quiet house on a crisp October Sunday. The chill settles on the kitchen windowpanes, coffee is brewing, and on the counter sits a bowl that has…

Finding My Stride Again: Easing Back into Running When Life Derails You

There is a crisp snap in the air this October that feels like an invitation to start fresh. The leaves are turning vibrant shades of gold and amber, the morning breeze is sharp, and every…

When the Wheels Fall Off: 5 Practical Ways to Choose Self-Compassion Over Self-Criticism

We all have days where nothing goes according to plan. Maybe you dropped the ball on an important project, snapped at someone you love after a long day, burned dinner to a crisp, or just…

Why I Stopped Optimizing My Mornings (And What I’m Doing Instead)

Slow Living, Mindful Habits For the longest time, I thought a “successful” morning was measured in checkmarks and speed. If you spend five minutes on the internet, you know the script: wake up before dawn,…

Letting Go of the Invisible Checklist

There is a running tab open in my mind at all times. It isn’t written in a neat notebook with pastel highlighters, and it doesn’t live on my phone’s reminders app. It’s the invisible checklist—the…

In a Word: Apricity

Pronunciation: /əˈprɪs.ɪ.ti/ Part of Speech: Noun Definition: The warmth of the sun in winter. Origin & Etymology Dating back to the seventeenth century, apricity derives from the Latin verb apricari, meaning “to bask in the…

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Hi, I’m Lolo

Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet. ✨

Grab your favorite mug, find a comfortable spot, and let’s take a deep breath together.

For a long time, I thought everything had to be figured out, polished, and completely seamless. But lately, I’ve been learning that the most beautiful parts of life are actually found in the messy middle—in being beautifully, wonderfully, perfectly imperfect. That’s exactly why I started lolowrites.

This space is a collection of reflections on learning how to embrace exactly who we are, navigating the twists and turns of personal growth, and falling in love with the everyday moments of life. Around here, you’ll find a lot of thoughts scrawled in journals, piles of well-loved books, a steady supply of coffee, and plenty of green plants catching the sunlight.

I’m so incredibly grateful you’re here to share this journey with me. Let’s explore what it means to live authentically, one day at a time.

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