Dream a Little Bigger
When I take pause for a moment and think back on the things that have happened this past year (which I tend to do this time of year), my mind wanders to an email that my mom sent to me…
West Point, New York
During our trip to New York City, Pete and I decided to get out of the hustle and bustle for a day and took a road trip up to West Point. As soon as he and I got out of…
Fun Times in New York City
My vacation to New York City has come and gone. What a whirlwind of a trip! Pete and I enjoyed the things that we knew we would do, like seeing Wicked and watching the Army/Rutgers game at Yankee Stadium. Attending…
New York City, Here I Come
In two short weeks, I’ll be heading to New York City for a much anticipated weekend holiday with Pete. When I think of the NYC in November, I think of snacking on roasted chestnuts purchased from a street vendor, meandering…
Corn Field Maze
Halloween is quickly approaching. This time of year reminds me of colorful, fall leaves, shorter days, and a shift in the weather. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year, and today I wanted to make the most…
Dripping Springs Natural Area
While visiting Texas one weekend, Pete and I decided to make a trip to New Mexico to explore an area just outside of Las Cruces. Dripping Springs Natural Area, a part of the Organ Mountains. This area was interesting because…
In Portland or Paris?
“Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.” ~Honoré de Balzac In Portland, there are little pockets that remind me of Paris in many ways. There’s a small street that I walk through whenever I walk from…
Skamania Lodge Retreat
“What is the difference between exploring and being lost?” ~Dan Eldon On the weekend, when I have loose plans to go hiking, I’m pretty open to stopping anywhere that inspires me along the road. Today, I had every intention of…
