30-Before-30

I started this list in my 29th year as a way to kick-off the countdown to a new decade of my life, give myself the gift of 30 little adventures, and challenge myself to do all the things I say I’ll do “someday” now. I kept the list dynamic and made changes as I went […]

What I Learned in Atlantic City

I spent the weekend in Atlantic City to celebrate one of my best friend’s birthdays, ended up crossing #17 off my list, and I’ve never felt luckier. Here’s what I learned: 1. You have to play to win. I’ve never had the nerve to play a table game at a casino, so I added it […]

#8: Go on a Ghost Tour

With only 5 months left until turning 30, I’m making more of an effort to cross adventures off my list, starting with a ghost adventure in one of the country’s most haunted and historical cities: Salem, Massachusetts. This weekend, 3 of my best friends from the Midwest made the trip to experience my new life […]

Lived the Dream in 2013

So much can happen in a year, and this year, so much did. In 2013, I took chances, made mistakes, repeated some of them & learned from others, survived a badly broken heart, said some challenging goodbyes & some promising hellos, made memories that will last a lifetime, had nights (and some days) I don’t […]

Wishes Do Come True

Something magical happened when I turned 29: Instead of making a wish on candles or shooting stars, I made a wish on myself, and am putting all my energy and effort into making sure it comes true. My wish is this: That I will be better each today than I was each yesterday, that I […]