One of the coolest things about traveling the world is learning a little bit of the local language. It’s amazing how much you can learn about a culture based on how they express themselves. There’s always an expression or a word that doesn’t exist in other languages, or seems special based on the collective mentality […]
The 43 Best Things to Do in Nevada
Three years ago, I met a boy, moved to Nevada, and fell in love with the Battleborn State. I’ve crossed Nevada six times, finding so much more than I ever expected — having previously only pictured the desert or Las Vegas when imagining what it was like. Believe it or not, Nevada is more mountainous […]
Is the Inn at Newport Ranch Worth it? My Luxury Stay Review
These misty mornings on the Northern California coast feel like a dream. When dark little eyes of curious seals pop up from the water, a clear pane of glass to the mysteries below. Spouts go off in a symphony in the distance, and birds glide above and float in the calm waves. The jagged rocks, […]
30 Beautiful Quotes about Healing
Seven years ago, I was going through a particularly crushing breakup when a friend offered advice that I hadn’t considered before. She told me I needed to work on my self-love. I didn’t understand what she meant back then, but it opened a door. We aren’t taught about emotional healing in traditional schools. It’s not […]
My Birth Story: A Crazy Fast Labor and Positive Induction
In the early morning of June 27 I started feeling strong cramps in my pelvis, reminiscent of period pains, but worse. It was around 3am and I got out my contraction timer. They were measuring 5-8 minutes apart! I was 39 weeks and 1 day. This was it, right? They were weak but unmistakable – […]