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  • Visiting Snoqualmie Falls for the First Time

    March 10, 2022 / No Comments

    Hello everyone! As mentioned in my last post, I had a weekend Staycation in Downtown Seattle recently. I got to play tourist and then be a tour guide to a friend. One of the things on my bucket list was…

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  • Staycation, Depression, and Life Catch Up

    Staycation, Depression, and Life Catch Up

    March 7, 2022 / No Comments

    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…

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  • Books & Bottles Series (#13)

    Books & Bottles Series (#13)

    February 28, 2022 / No Comments

    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…

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  • 15 Amazing Ideas to Bring Happiness into your Life

    15 Amazing Ideas to Bring Happiness into your Life

    February 21, 2022 / No Comments

    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…

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  • 24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    February 17, 2022 / No Comments

    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!…

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  • Romantic Weekend Getaways Near Seattle

    February 14, 2022 / No Comments

    With Valentine’s Day around the corner and my deep love for travel, this post was inevitable. Washington State is home to some of the most enchanting cabins in the PNW, nestled in quaint small towns by the ocean and serene…

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  • 10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    February 10, 2022 / No Comments

    When I first got to Asheville I realized the only thing I had booked were tickets to the Biltmore Estate… solo! In my defense, I was coming from 2 very historical cities (Savannah & Charleston) and there was so much…

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  • How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    February 7, 2022 / No Comments

    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,…

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  • 9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    February 3, 2022 / 1 Comment

    One of my goals for this year is to write more about Seattle and my neighborhood. A very good friend went onto my blog looking for content to send her friend who was coming to visit … and I had…

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  • Books & Bottles Series From Blood And Ash & MaryHill's 2016 Merlot

    Books & Bottles Series (#12)

    January 31, 2022 / 2 Comments

    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 &…

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