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November 2024
- Nov 16, 2024 An Incomplete Thought - Post Election Day 2024 Nov 16, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 18, 2024 A long weekend leaf peeping in Vermont Oct 18, 2024
- Oct 11, 2024 “It’s been a long time coming…” 5 Days in Warsaw and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Oct 11, 2024
- August 2024
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July 2024
- Jul 3, 2024 A third arbitrary rating of all the documentaries I've watched recently (no spoilers) Jul 3, 2024
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May 2024
- May 1, 2024 Another arbitrary rating of all the documentaries I've watched recently (no spoilers) May 1, 2024
- April 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 23, 2024 An Updated Top Ten Travel Bucket List - Five Years Later Feb 23, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 8, 2024 I'm in my Swiftie-Minecraft-Volvo-Hunger Games “era” and I’m loving every minute of it. Jan 8, 2024
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December 2023
- Dec 8, 2023 What getting older is all about. Dec 8, 2023
- Dec 8, 2023 Life never gets "easier," it just becomes a different kind of hard. Dec 8, 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 1, 2023 Chat GPT writes some pretty unhinged things... Jul 1, 2023
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June 2023
- Jun 15, 2023 For the first time in along time, I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be. Jun 15, 2023
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December 2022
- Dec 29, 2022 Postcards From Norway Dec 29, 2022
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September 2022
- Sep 11, 2022 Our Best Friend Date Night at the 3 Arts Club Cafe in Chicago Sep 11, 2022
- Sep 10, 2022 New Zealand: On the Other Side of the World, But Right Next to My Heart Sep 10, 2022
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August 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 Spend a Weekend in Miami With My Best Friend and Me Aug 18, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 They Got Me (Ordering *Trendy* Clothes from MissPap for the First Time) Aug 5, 2022
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July 2022
- Jul 29, 2022 Five years after I originally started planning to go, I finally made it to New Zealand! Jul 29, 2022
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May 2022
- May 16, 2022 A long-overdue life update of the last eight months! May 16, 2022
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October 2021
- Oct 10, 2021 Postcards from Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains Oct 10, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 26, 2021 K1 Visa & Wedding Update - Six Months Later Sep 26, 2021
- Sep 26, 2021 James and I visited Savannah, GA together from 8,000 miles apart. Sep 26, 2021
- Sep 25, 2021 I destroyed my wedding dress. Sep 25, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 9, 2021 Wedding Dresses I Didn't Say Yes To (And Why) Apr 9, 2021
- Apr 4, 2021 I have big news... Apr 4, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 14, 2021 Postcards From Florida Mar 14, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 22, 2021 Postcards From Indy Feb 22, 2021
- Feb 21, 2021 Postcards From Wisconsin Feb 21, 2021
- Feb 20, 2021 Postcards From Nashville 🎸 Feb 20, 2021
- Feb 14, 2021 Da yw genev metya genes, Kernow; my a'th kar, Jago. Feb 14, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 7, 2021 Spilling The Tea... and Finding My Joy Jan 7, 2021
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October 2020
- Oct 16, 2020 I know “[my] mountain is waiting. So… [I’ll] get on [my] way!” Oct 16, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 18, 2020 I’m Going to Embrace Every Palm Tree Life Plants in Front of Me. Sep 18, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 13, 2020 We need to talk. Aug 13, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 27, 2020 This too shall pass. Mar 27, 2020
- Mar 25, 2020 In This Together Mar 25, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 26, 2019 Blogmas Day 25 - Christmas Dec 26, 2019
- Dec 24, 2019 Blogmas Day 24 - Wrapping Dec 24, 2019
- Dec 23, 2019 Blogmas Day 23 - Excited Dec 23, 2019
- Dec 23, 2019 Blogmas Day 22 - Awake Dec 23, 2019
- Dec 22, 2019 Blogmas Day 21 - Encouragement Dec 22, 2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Blogmas Day 20 - Goals Dec 20, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019 Blogmas Day 19 - In-between Dec 19, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019 Blogmas Day 18 - Starbucks Dec 19, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019 Blogmas Day 17 - Birthday Dec 19, 2019
- Dec 16, 2019 Blogmas Day 16 - Flowers Dec 16, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 Blogmas Day 15 - Festive Dec 15, 2019
- Dec 14, 2019 Blogmas Day 14 - Cleaning Dec 14, 2019
- Dec 14, 2019 Blogmas Day 13 - Party Dec 14, 2019
- Dec 12, 2019 Blogmas Day 12 - Shinola Dec 12, 2019
- Dec 11, 2019 Blogmas Day 11 - Relaxing Dec 11, 2019
- Dec 11, 2019 Blogmas Day 10 - Tired Dec 11, 2019
- Dec 9, 2019 Blogmas Day 9 - Charlevoix Dec 9, 2019
- Dec 8, 2019 Blogmas Day 8 - Music Dec 8, 2019
- Dec 7, 2019 Blogmas Day 7 - Vacation Dec 7, 2019
- Dec 6, 2019 Blogmas Day 6 - Beer Dec 6, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019 Blogmas Day 5 - Haircut Dec 5, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019 Blogmas Day 4 - Commuting Dec 5, 2019
- Dec 3, 2019 Blogmas Day 3 - Tuesday Dec 3, 2019
- Dec 2, 2019 Blogmas Day 2 - Tradition Dec 2, 2019
- Dec 1, 2019 Blogmas Day 1 - Thankful Dec 1, 2019
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November 2019
- Nov 25, 2019 Adulting Sucks, But Consumers Advocate Makes It Suck Less Nov 25, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Pet Peeves & Unpopular Opinions Continued Nov 18, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 28, 2019 Many MINIs Motoring To The Mighty Mack Aug 28, 2019
- Aug 26, 2019 Pittsburgh Entered The Core Of My Heart... Aug 26, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 Current Obsessions Of Summer 2019 Aug 22, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 29, 2019 15 Positive Affirmations For Monday Jul 29, 2019
- Jul 26, 2019 Tips For Getting More Sleep, From One Insomniac To Another 💤 Jul 26, 2019
- Jul 22, 2019 "Cincinnati is a Beautiful City; Cheerful, Thriving, and Animated." Jul 22, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 HelloFresh Delivers - In More Ways Than One! Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 15, 2019 The Importance of Writing For Yourself Jul 15, 2019
- Jul 12, 2019 Postcards From Jacksonville Jul 12, 2019
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May 2019
- May 17, 2019 An SOS To All Morning People May 17, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 20, 2019 We're Plant Parents! ☘️🌿🍃🎍🌵🌳🌱 Apr 20, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Scotland IV Recap, Part 3 - Eastern Scotland Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 Scotland IV Recap, Part 2 - The Highlands & Islands Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 1, 2019 Scotland IV Recap, Part 1 - Western Scotland Apr 1, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 30, 2019 Thanks Maple Holistics For My Silk18 Conditioner - From Me and My Hair Mar 30, 2019
- Mar 28, 2019 We Were Scammed By Green Motion Car Rental Mar 28, 2019
- Mar 26, 2019 I'm Back - No Thanks To Delta and KLM Mar 26, 2019
- Mar 9, 2019 What's In My Carry-On Mar 9, 2019
- Mar 8, 2019 Scottish Vacation Capsule Wardrobe Mar 8, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 Where I'm At Feb 25, 2019
- Feb 24, 2019 I'm Getting A Haircut Feb 24, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 14 Non-Verbal Ways They Show You They Love You Feb 21, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 10 Planners For Getting Your Life Together Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 16, 2019 Highlights of Helmsdale, Scotland Feb 16, 2019
- Feb 15, 2019 Grateful Feb 15, 2019
- Feb 11, 2019 I'm Detoxing - Week One Feb 11, 2019
- Feb 9, 2019 I'm A Quitter Feb 9, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 "Adventure is Worthwhile in Itself" Feb 7, 2019
- Feb 5, 2019 Postcards From The Biltmore Estate Feb 5, 2019
- Feb 2, 2019 Postcards From Niagara Falls Feb 2, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 31, 2019 11 Skin and Hair Products I Swear By Jan 31, 2019
- Jan 28, 2019 There's No Age Limit On Lego Jan 28, 2019
- Jan 24, 2019 Tidying My Closet With Marie Kondo Jan 24, 2019
- Jan 21, 2019 100 Questions No One Ever Asks Jan 21, 2019
- Jan 19, 2019 Postcards From Glasgow Jan 19, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 16 Incredible Content Creators Who Inspire Me to Create Jan 17, 2019
- Jan 14, 2019 My Favorite Thing to Do is Go Where I’ve Never Been and I'd Never Been to Dayton Jan 14, 2019
- Jan 13, 2019 Boyfriend Picks My Outfits For a Week - Part 3 Jan 13, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 Boyfriend Picks My Outfits For a Week - Part 2 Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 7, 2019 Boyfriend Picks My Outfits For a Week - Part 1 Jan 7, 2019
- Jan 5, 2019 My Unpopular Opinions Jan 5, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019 Top 10 Travel Bucket List Jan 3, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 I Believe in the Power of Setting Goals for Yourself. What About You? Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 29, 2018 Postcards From Italy Part 3 - Florence Dec 29, 2018
- Dec 27, 2018 Postcards From Italy Part 2 - Cinque Terre Dec 27, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 Dear 2018, It's Been Real. K. Thx. Bai. Dec 26, 2018
- Dec 24, 2018 Postcards From Italy Part 1 - Pisa Dec 24, 2018
- Dec 22, 2018 I Might Be 25, But On My Birthday I Felt 16 Again. Dec 22, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Saying Hola to Sevilla Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 25 Things I Should Have Learned By 25, But Haven't Dec 17, 2018
- Dec 15, 2018 Maybe, This Time, Popular Opinion is Right. Dec 15, 2018
- Dec 13, 2018 Fun and Food in Frankenmuth Dec 13, 2018
- Dec 10, 2018 Time Away in Tenerife Dec 10, 2018
- Dec 8, 2018 “I love Manchester. Everyone knows that - I have said it many times...” Dec 8, 2018
- Dec 7, 2018 The Tradition of Trudging For Trees Dec 7, 2018
- Dec 6, 2018 Seattle is So Much More Than Just Starbucks, But it's That, Too. Dec 6, 2018
- Dec 3, 2018 Postcards From Malaga and Granada Dec 3, 2018
- Dec 1, 2018 6 Songs That Define My Entire Life Dec 1, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 29, 2018 Postcards From Geneva, Switzerland Nov 29, 2018
- Nov 26, 2018 Who Knew That Getting On the Wrong Train Could Lead to Such an Incredible Adventure? Nov 26, 2018
- Nov 24, 2018 “Detroit is Magical. It’s a Little Bit of Everything..." Nov 24, 2018
- Nov 23, 2018 Because Nothing Says “I love you” Quite Like Swedish Meatballs and Flatpack Furniture. Nov 23, 2018
- Nov 21, 2018 '18 Holiday Shopping Guide by Espresso Myself Nov 21, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Oh Ontario, I Love You Nov 20, 2018
- Nov 19, 2018 Exploring the Eastern Half of the Mitten, In Pictures Part 2 Nov 19, 2018
- Nov 19, 2018 Exploring the Eastern Half of the Mitten, In Pictures Part 1 Nov 19, 2018
- Nov 17, 2018 Just Remember to Always Take Care of Your Body, Friends... Nov 17, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 52 Things That Top My Pet Peeves List Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 13, 2018 See You In the Next Quarter, Friends. Nov 13, 2018
- Nov 12, 2018 I Guess I’ll Have to Find a New City to Call America’s Armpit. Nov 12, 2018
- Nov 10, 2018 Sometimes We Can’t Tell Ourselves, But Someone Else Can. And You Can Quote Me On That. Nov 10, 2018
- Nov 9, 2018 Date Night's a Great Night at Sagebrush Cantina Nov 9, 2018
- Nov 8, 2018 For Once, Having Skeletons Was a Good Thing Nov 8, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 A Haunting Halloween at The Whitney Mansion Nov 5, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 Thanks For Everything, Mackinac, See You Next Year. Nov 3, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 Postcards From Up North Nov 3, 2018
- Nov 1, 2018 Reliving Red Flannel Day Nov 1, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 9, 2018 Stuck On Stitch Fix Oct 9, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 50 Facts About Me Oct 1, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 "Happiness [Really] Can Be Found, Even in the Darkest of Times, if One Only Remembers to Turn On the Light." Oct 1, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 17, 2018 I Suppose I Just Have To Put My Waders On One Leg at a Time. Sep 17, 2018
- Sep 14, 2018 Blog On Sep 14, 2018
- Sep 14, 2018 Choose Wisely, My Friends. Sep 14, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 28, 2017 Quarter-Life Here I Come Dec 28, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 26, 2017 7 Things You Shouldn't Do During a Breakup Sep 26, 2017
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July 2016
- Jul 4, 2016 How We Do Independence Day in Pure Michigan. Jul 4, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 16, 2016 A Letter to Dreamers: Forget the Road Less Traveled and Blaze Your Own Path. Mar 16, 2016
- Mar 11, 2016 They Say That You Gotta Know Where You Came From to Know Where You're Going... Mar 11, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 I Think I Found My Happy Ending... In Northern Ireland. Jan 12, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 31, 2015 "Wherever I Wander, Wherever I Rove, the Hills of the Highlands Forever I Love." Dec 31, 2015
- Dec 27, 2015 Something in My Gut Tells Me I Need to Stay as Far Away From the Isle of Skye as Possible, and This Time, I'm Going to Listen. Dec 27, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 18, 2015 10 Words of Wisdom From One Long Distance Relationship to Another Nov 18, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 13, 2015 "[Stockholm] Captures the Heart of Every Visitor..." Including Mine. Apr 13, 2015
- Apr 9, 2015 Through the Ups and Downs, I've Made it Past the Halfway Mark a Stronger and Happier Person, and I've Still Got a Long Way to Go. Apr 9, 2015
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March 2015
- Mar 12, 2015 The Time I Spent Spring Break With My Best Friend in the French Riviera. Mar 12, 2015
- Mar 6, 2015 "Ireland is Where Strange Tales Begin, [but] Happy Endings are Possible." Mar 6, 2015
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February 2015
- Feb 20, 2015 If I’ve Learned 1 Thing Over the Last Week and Beyond, it’s that Great Britain Really is Deserving of its Name. Feb 20, 2015
- Feb 8, 2015 "Travel Brings Power and Love Back Into Your Life." Feb 8, 2015
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January 2015
- Jan 25, 2015 "You Only [Study Abroad] Once, But if You Do it Right, Once is Enough." Jan 25, 2015
- Jan 12, 2015 Because Even in Scotland, it Can't Rain Forever. Jan 12, 2015
- Jan 3, 2015 Magic is Real and It Begins and Ends In Edinburgh, Scotland. Jan 3, 2015
- Jan 2, 2015 "Travel is More Than The Seeing of Sights..." Jan 2, 2015
- December 2014
The day after the election was a heavy day for many of us. I sat down to write and could barely organize my thoughts in my own head, let alone on a page. But I thought I’d share the few things I did manage to get down. For everyone out there feeling similar things, know you’re not alone and we’ll get through this TOGETHER.