Although I’ll detail it more later or perhaps never, depending on how I’m feeling, it will suffice to say that the last 14 months were, for lack of a better word, a shitshow. Thankfully, I’m coming out of it now, though not completely unscathed, but at least with clarity and some confidence that I’m making the right decisions for myself. It seems only fitting that … Continue reading Your Comprehensive Guide to Paris
When I first told my mom that Katie, Evan and I were headed to CDMX for five days, her first response was “why?” As was my co-worker’s, and my friends’, and the Walgreen’s guy when I picked up travel sized shampoos. I don’t know why people were so surprised, but I suppose it’s because generally the tropical beaches, wellness retreats, and parties the coasts are … Continue reading MEXICO CITY: Your Complete Guide
I can’t believe three months gone by since I posted. I needed a bit of a social media break, though I’m still moderately addicted to Instagram. My posts have gone from one a day to more like one a week, unless I have trip or event to post about. The majority of my anxiety and depression have been centered around the dystopian American society with … Continue reading Phoenix
I’ll admit it, even with all my drama and tears and breaking windows and such, I do manage to have ridiculously wonderful birthdays with people who love me. Last year was an extravaganza of a surprise party, lovingly thrown by Evan and Jaimie and Jeff. This year, it was bit more spaced out – with a weekend camping and then an impromptu beer and burger night … Continue reading Wine Tasting in Santa Ynez
We had planned the trip down to the minute. The Airbnb was cozy Victorian duplex in a fun neighbourhood. The beer tastings, the brunches, the coffee brews had all been planned out. I counted down the minutes until I got to fly to Portland and see my bro with Jacob, our best friend from childhood, and Evan. I was devastated when my Friday flight was … Continue reading PDX: BRO-CATION EDITION
I’m recovering from my fourth (or fifth?) Coachella complete with an emergency eye procedure (Captain Jack, anyone?) and green juice for days. But as a seasoned and suntanned (aka not sunburned) veteran of this world-famous music festival, I’ve compiled my pro-tips for your Weekend Two Goers: PACK: Allergy medication, eye drops, and if you’re really on it: nasal spray – The dust storms were … Continue reading Coachella 2016: The Guide
*Note – This week I managed to secure tickets to Beyonce’s Formation tour, Adele’s Secret Show at the Wiltern and The National tickets on presale. I’m so excited and crying and shaking and busy being utterly basic, so please forgive me for, well, basically everything. Back to regularly scheduled content: Ever since my first trip to Seattle last fall, I’ve been aching to go back. … Continue reading Girls’ Weekend: Seattle
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