I got my apps all downloaded. I got my devices amped and ready. I've been following the torch. Bring on the Olympics. I'll be living on Tokyo time and it looks like I won't be sleeping for 14 days. Totally worth it. Can't wait. I told my brother's fiancĂ© she's lucky her shower doesn't overlap... Continue Reading →
The Great Escape
In an effort to embrace life, be a little kinder to myself and enjoy the company surrounding me, I pulled a Houdini and vanished for a bit. In signature style, when I put my mind to something, I'm all in. I really went for it. Did some mountain stuff, chased some waterfalls, did some sun... Continue Reading →
Detained
A friend sent me a video of Christina Aguilera singing the part in Genie in a Bottle 'I feel like I've been locked up tight for a century of lonely nights' on repeat and I've never felt more heard. And if this isn't the cherry on top of the WHO MADE THIS AND WHAT THE... Continue Reading →
Pura Vida!
Well, I am back. Regretfully and grudgingly. I cried the entire way to the airport. And then I watched Crazy Rich Asians on the plane and cried some more. Coming back to reality has been very strange. I am cold all the time. I don't know what time or what day it is. I actually... Continue Reading →
Suitcases, Men & Umbrellas
In less than 24 hours, I will be in Costa Rica and I still don't have a suitcase. That just caused so much anxiety for some of you. I seem to have that effect on people. I would also like to inform you that I just had to google whether to use affect or effect... Continue Reading →
Midwest Heart
If you follow me on social media, you know that I've been in Chicago and that my heart is FULL. Man oh man do I love that town. I moved to Chicago on a whim after I graduated college, which now feels like a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. Ugh, getting... Continue Reading →
The Rundown
I fell yesterday. Like a sad middle-aged lady all alone walking without an umbrella in the rain, I went down. Hard. It was a banana peel kind of fall. I imagine it all happened in cartoon fashion. Most people would probably get up real quick and be all embarrassed. Nope. Not this girl. I just... Continue Reading →
Things that Stick
It's amazing how many interactions I've had in this lifetime. Â I've come across a lot of people. Â Some people are significant, others have said significant things and many have proven themselves to be quite insignificant. Â Some I stay in contact with regularly. Â Others have turned into friends on social media. Â Some I speak to less... Continue Reading →
Roadtrippin’
I discovered the average price of a wedding in 2016 is $30,000. Â After I had a brief blackout and envisioned Kelly Kapowski unable to attend the Prom, I thought- do you know how much of Europe I could see with that money?! If I could become a professional traveler, I would. And not in a... Continue Reading →