Hi guys! So today, Aug. 16, 2020 is a very important and special day for me: it is my 10 year anniversary of living in Southern California. I've gotten asked in the weeks leading up to my anniversary how it feels to be living in California these days. It's so interesting, because when I first [...]
Hi guys, I hope you are all staying safe and well during this COVID-19 pandemic! I read and hear about so many people complaining about not being able to do what they once did before the pandemic, so I wanted to share some inspiring, positive ways of how I have taken advantage of this time! [...]
So I know I just did a trip to Sedona just a month ago, but this birthday trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park and Mount Shasta (staying in Redding) kind of had to happen for two reasons: Reason #1: Back in April, I was supposed to go to Missoula, MT and attend a Wildfire Journalism Workshop [...]
This trip to Sedona was my yearly birthday trip, but weeks earlier. Italy and Greece was supposed to be planned for my 40th, but due to COVID-19, even as I sit here and type, traveling to Europe still has not been lifted. Despite COVID-19, I needed this trip because I was exhausted from everything: the [...]
Hi guys, I hope you are all practicing social distancing during this COVID-19 crisis. Since I live in California, as of last week the state has issued a Safer at Home order. It is not a “lockdown.” We are still allowed to go to essential businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and even order [...]
For my annual President's Day Weekend getaway, I decided to become one with nature: Redwood National Park. This was also the last of my "bucket list" items to visit for the state of California, so I am officially excited to say that I have seen most of the state and really the last place I have [...]
As we age, we all get that double chin. For me, mine is slight, but it's driving me crazy. I wanted to try something that was natural and safe, so for Christmas, I asked my parents for a Gua Sha (pronounced "gwa sha") tool to help improve circulation on my face, reduce inflammation and to [...]
Hi guys, So it's been a very long time since I had a "keep it real" kind of post. I'm usually pretty light and upbeat in all of my posts, but I want to tell you guys something that I have encountered over the past 2 years of living in California that I've kept kind [...]
Time for my annual quick fall getaway trip! This time I decided to travel to Calgary, Canada. Why Calgary you ask? Just west of it is the home of Banff National Park, Canada's oldest (and prettiest I might add) park in the country. It also has gorgeous views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, glaciers and [...]
In my last post from a couple years ago, I discussed "Why I Travel Alone" and the Pros and Cons that come with it. I constantly get asked what my tips are when I travel solo or get astonished reactions when I tell people I do travel solo. YOLO people, YOLO. Plus I'm single, so [...]
