Hey guys, I hope you’re enjoying 2017 so far! Is it just me, or is it weirdly fun reading other people’s resolutions? Maybe I’m nosy, but I find it super interesting. So I figured I’d share mine for the year. Stop wasting time. In 2017, I’ve resolved to stop wasting time. Normally I’m a chronic waffler, and … Read more
I’m kicking off 2017 with some big news – yesterday I quit my job and next month I’m moving to Africa! Uganda, specifically. Words can’t express how excited I am to live abroad again. Some of my friends think I’m insane – I’m quitting a great job to move to Africa, a continent I’ve never visited. … Read more
My yearly review is one of my favorite posts of the year. I love looking back and remembering all the year’s ups and downs. Crazy enough, this is my FIFTH yearly recap! How is that possible?! (By the way, you can read 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 here.) While according to the internets 2016 was a smoldering … Read more
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday! As many long-term readers know, I love to read. As I know many of you are also readers, I wanted to share my favorite books of 2016. Reading this list you’ll notice a few trends. I read lots of non-fiction, i.e. biographies, memoirs, and social criticism books. I also enjoy beautifully written … Read more
I have to admit – these days, I don’t do as many things that scare me as in my younger years. Back then, I was fearless – I climbed volcanoes at dawn, rappelled down waterfalls, and attended hostel toga parties in naught but a pink sheet. But far and away, scuba-diving in Iceland was the … Read more
While in Iceland, I knew I wanted to do a food tour. My trip was only four and half days so I figured a food tour would be the perfect crash course in Iceland’s food, culture, and history. And boy, was I right. As you guys know, I’ve done a lot of food tours. This was truly … Read more
Hey guys, I’m off to Europe today! Words cannot express how excited and happy I am. It’s been way too long. I’m headed to France, Belgium and England for two whole weeks (!!!) to see friends and family, and also to revisit places very dear to my heart. I have a weird fascination with other people’s … Read more
Hey guys! So I just turned 26 this past weekend. To celebrate, I spent five days with family and friends at my cottage in Michigan and it was glorious (aside from political drama – I can’t wait for this election to be over). I have so much I want to share with you on the blog. … Read more
This year I headed to Coachella for the first time. As it was my first Coachella, I did some things right, and quite a few things wrong. I wanted to highlight my top ten tips that will improve your Coachella experience immensely. Or I mean, at least prevent a second-degree sunburn. DO remember you can’t see every show. … Read more
Although I went to Coachella three months ago, I’ve been struggling to describe my first-time Coachella experience ever since. It was a whirlwind. But all in all, Coachella was one of the most fun weekends of my life, and turned me into a full-blown festival addict. But there are a few things I would have done differently. (Namely packing. … Read more