You have wisdom to bestow — I don’t know where I’m going, but I know where I’ve been. I’ve been down this road before and thought I knew the answer then. All I can do is listen, to my intuition. It’s never led me astray, but my diary might have a new addition. I’m going to…

I learned this after taking an unexpected 60-day break. Maybe refocusing on the question ‘Why Do You Blog?” will help you too. — Note: I am not a mental health professional or therapist and only comment on my experience with depression and anxiety. It isn’t easy to believe that it’s already been 60+ days since I’ve written anything, and oh boy, a lot has changed since then! …

Recommendations to keep yourself from feeling blue before and after your adventures. — I love traveling, and I keep a countdown timer on my phone for my next adventure and when it’s time to book a new one. …

Your reminder to “love your life” — I’m not your ‘typical’ girl. I like dancing, exploring, and — above all - camping. No one will ever see me dance. Still, I try if given a chance. Despite my pitiful talents, my ‘love for life’ is unmatched. …

If you’ve been following me, you’ll know I’m about to head off on an adventure to the Emerald Isle. My first stop is in Dublin, but afterward, I am headed south to Waterford. However, I cannot help but ask, ‘What awaits me there?’ After all, Ireland is a completely new…

I’m about to embark on a 10-day trip to the Emerald Isle, and I’m counting the days! Like the geeky and adventurous tourist that I am, I enjoy doing more than the “typical” research before I go. Yeah, yeah. I’ll look into the tastiest food joints, pubs to crawl, and…

In the end, does it even matter? — This wasn’t a topic that I had planned on covering until one year from now. Why? At the time of this article, tipping on Medium wasn’t “a thing” until new CEO Tony Stubblebine took over. …

If not, you still have time, so don’t give up! — I am not one for New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I make it a point not make them. After all, you don’t need a day on the calendar to be your excuse to make better changes. Personally, I consider at time that simply means “the counter restarts.” The only goal…

I learned I was ready to go when I booked my first solo trip to Ireland. — I just booked my solo trip to Ireland and felt a moment of guilt when I submitted my payment. My inner voice tapped me on the shoulder. Shouldn’t you take someone with you? In a moment of self-reflection, it hit me. Wait a second. I bust my ass, save where…