Personal
The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
Staycation, Depression, and Life Catch Up
Hello, my friends! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve sat down and written a post about travel. It’s taken a back seat while I’ve been heads down working my 9-5. I can feel the tension building though and I’m…
Books & Bottles Series (#13)
Okay, unlike a lot of other months for this Books & Bottles Series (#13), I actually planned this one out. February has a lot of holidays packed into it! Black History Month Galentine’s Day Valentine’s Day National Drink Wine Day…
15 Amazing Ideas to Bring Happiness into your Life
While on my daily walk this morning, I was thinking about how fantastic I was feeling. I’ve been making a point to take better care of my physical and mental health since last November. I realized I’d overloaded myself with…
24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers
If you’re new here, I have terrible travel anxiety. Sometimes I’ll wake up in a new city and force myself to get out and explore. It’s safer in your Airbnb/Hotel! Right? Like, there’s a TV and, if you’re lucky, food!…
How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone
First of all, I’d like to start this by saying I’m not completely opposed to this lovey-dovey day. However, I do want to get the record straight because 99% of those celebrating do not know what they are celebrating. So,…
Books & Bottles Series (#12)
Hey Friends! If you’re paying attention, you know I skipped my B&B for December. 😬 I know – caught! Eventually, I will make it up but, for now, I’m moving on! And I’m moving forward numerically so here’s: Books &…
6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account
Hello, my traveling friends! It’s a start to a new year, and that means taking the reins back on our finances and/or starting new goals & manifestations. This year, I decided to break out my savings into 4 separate accounts.…
All The Audiobooks I Listened to Last Year
Last year, I’ve read and listened to more books than I probably have in 5. I made a goal to read 12 books but I also made a secret audiobook goal of 12. All in all, I listened to 20…
2021 Recap & Goals for 2022
What a year! This year felt so much better than the last two. Despite having another variant circulating, flights being canceled and it dumping snow in the PNW, this was one of the best holiday seasons I’ve had in a…
Day Designer Review: Mini Paper Planner
Can you believe it’s already time to buy a new planner? Does anyone else remember how we all put our old planners on a back shelf, in the trash, or flat out lost our 2020 planners? Since 2020, something very…