Personal
The unfiltered stuff. Life updates, personal milestones, blogging goals, and everything in between. This is where I just talk to you.
Making My New House a Home: Sunflowers, Furniture Finds, and Adventures with Family
Well, my darling readers – Hello from Spokane, WA! It’s been a minute since my last update, but life has been a whirlwind of excitement with my new job and new rental since June. While I haven’t done much traveling,…
Life Update & Changes
All good things must come to an end, right? It’s so we can start new chapters and create new opportunities! When I got back from Australia last month, I received an offer from a company that I just couldn’t refuse.…
Book Review Round-Up #39
Apologies for the tardiness in my May book review. The transition back home has been a whirlwind. Settling in wasn’t as smooth sailing as I imagined—turns out, I didn’t soak up enough sunshine to last me till summer! Seattle, please,…
Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List
This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…
Book Review Round-Up #38
Hello, my beloved TripSide readers! Apologies for the delay in my usual blog posts—I’ve been swept up in the adventure of a lifetime. And guess where I’m writing to you from? None other than the breathtaking Queenstown, New Zealand! I’m…
Book Review Round-Up #37
Hello, my book-reading friends! Another month, another Book round-up and I’m happy to report that I didn’t go overboard, like last month. 👀 This month was a bit tough because I got sick for a week. It threw me for…
Smart Shopping Secrets: How to Save Money on Nutritious Meals
Good morning, thrifty Tripsiders! Today, I’m continuing my Financial Freedom Series by sharing practical tips on saving money and making smart grocery purchases. This post has been highly anticipated, and I’m excited to finally delve into it. While I enjoy…
Spring Cleaning: Reflection, Planning, & Bucket Lists
Hey there, my lovely Tripsider friends! Apologies for the radio silence lately – turns out I brought back more than just souvenirs from Mexico. A nasty bug had me down for the count, but I’m back in action now! Shoutout…
Book Review Round-Up #36
Hey there, fellow bookworms! Okay, okay, before you start with the raised eyebrows, I admit it—I might have gone a tad overboard this month. 📚🫣 I managed an abnormally high total of 13 books completed for February. I can’t believe…
The Best (and My Favorite) Galentine’s Day Movies
Hello, my wonderful Galentine’s! While on a walk, I told my friend, Shanna, that many of my blog posts have been super long recently. It’s through no fault of my own. I don’t have a full-time job right now so…