The only constant in life is change. I’m still not entirely sure what “settling down” feels like. I was shuffled around from place to place as a child and as an adult, the longest I ever lived in one place was 6 years. I almost beat that record while living in South Florida. That sense […]
Confessions
Year in Review: The Highs (and Lows) of 2017
2017, eh? What a year. I say that with both optimism and utter exhaustion. I’m ready to ring in 2018, happy to be ushering in a wealth of change that a new year brings. The Highs Cuba Once regulations were lifted (that are now back in place), we knew we needed to head to that […]
To All The Dreamers & Creators When You Desperately Need Motivation
We’re told so many stupid things in life that are casually wrapped in a one-size-fits-all mentality. Kids and a mortgage are just part of a happy, fulfilling life. // You’re too old // You’re too young. // The amount of hours you work is a badge of honor. // You need to go back to […]
Saying Goodbye To Summertime
Happy Fall y’all! Real talk: I hate that phrase and I have no idea why. Last week, we welcomed in the fall season, as we waved goodbye to good ol’ summertime. When I lived in Michigan, this time of year gave me winter anxiety. As much as I loved fall, I knew what was to […]
On Being Overwhelmed.
Generally, I have a lot on my plate. I can usually manage it like a rockstar. I know I take on (and accomplish) more than the standard 9-5 gal. Full-time copywriter, side-gig freelance writer, social media maven, website runner, in real life foot-to-pavement runner and then those international trips thrown in between. I do a […]
5 Reasons Why We Had A Destination Wedding
I don’t talk about my wedding a lot. The reason is two-fold, really. For starters, it just inherently sounds bragadocious, any way you cut it. Also, it’s often tough to explain to people why we chose to have a destination wedding. In my experience, you either get it or you don’t. Fun little fact: Last […]