Last year was tough, so I was glad to finally get out of it. It hasn't been without lows, but I feel equipped to deal with them more now. My book came out not quite a year ago and has been doing well. I visited a number of cities to promote it. I got to write stories for new outlets like October, … [Read more...] about 13 Things to Do Before Turning 32
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30 Things to Do Before Turning 30
As I sit down to write this year's birthday post, I can't believe how long I've been making these lists. My very first one was when I was on the cusp of turning 23, which seems like a lifetime ago now. I was living in Australia with my then-boyfriend. This year, I celebrate 29 from a resort in San … [Read more...] about 30 Things to Do Before Turning 30
How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
This birthday wasn't a big one, just one closer to Dirty Thirty, but it was a great one for me. For eight of the last ten years, I've spent my birthday working long hours at a trade show. No matter what day it fell on, I already knew what I'd be doing for the full week before or after. It may … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
29 Things to Do Before Turning 29
Ten years ago, I first started traveling on my own. I was a naive college student who thought she knew things about the world but had very little real-life experience. Eight years ago, I set up this blog without thinking it could become my passion and future career. Six years ago, I went to live … [Read more...] about 29 Things to Do Before Turning 29
28 Things to Do Before Turning 28
While some years, I find writing this post uplifting, this year I'm borderline depressed thinking about how little has changed since I turned 27 things. I still live at home. I still work the same seasonal job. Sure, there have been travel, blog and career highs this year, but the basics are the … [Read more...] about 28 Things to Do Before Turning 28