Lanikai Pillbox Hike Oahu, Hawaii I visited Oahu, Hawaii for the first time in May, and I was amazed at how naturally beautiful the state was. As always, when I am traveling, I have a list of things to do that is impossibly long. This hike was on my MUST DO list, and I am stoked it was. Lanikai…
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She Died by Suicide
She Died By Suicide Shame, guilt, grief, disbelief. These are just some of the feelings I associate with my moms terminal mental illness. She died by suicide. Why, why didn’t she love us enough to stay? How could she be so selfish? Didn’t she know how much she was loved and needed? I had a relatively normal childhood. Two…
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Travel Guide: Newport Beach, California
Travel Guide: Newport Beach, California Wow Air Application My friend Lauren and I created a Travel Guide for Newport Beach, California to apply for a position with WOW Air! Wow Air will be choosing one dynamic travel duo to create content for them all summer! The position is based in Reykjavik, Iceland. The job entails flying to as many countries…
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The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California
The Flower Fields Carlsbad, California The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California are a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. My friend Jordi and I had an amazing time when we visited the park. It was blues day so we were in for a treat! You can purchase tickets online at : www.theflowerfields.com They are open until May 13. Tickets…
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Metal Sculptures at Galleta Meadows
One of the most unique places I have ever visited is Galleta Meadows in Anza Borrego. My friend Jordi and I visited here on our first RV road trip. There are approximately 130 extremely detailed metal sculptures that are sporadically placed across the desert. It is quite the sight to see. These rusted, expertly crafted sculptures span across several…
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Build Your Own Dreams! – Motivation Monday
Build Your Own Dreams! Recently, I discovered a Youtuber who has inspired me immensely to keep working towards building my dream. His videos are interesting, engaging and educational. His energy is infectious. His name is Peter McKinnon. His channel has grown extremely fast, and after watching just one video, I was hooked. I applaud Peter for chasing down his dreams,…
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15 Things We Learned on our First RV Road Trip
15 Things We Learned on our First RV Road Trip My friend Jordi and I recently rented an RV for a three-day weekend road trip. We have both spent a little time in an RV before, however, we never dared to try it out by ourselves. We learned so much in the 4 nights we spent in our 25’ rental RV….
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Find Yourself Outside – Motivation Monday
Motivation Monday Find Yourself Outside Netflix and chill? Hulu and Hang? These are words I hear all too often. When is the last time you found yourself outside? Recently, I discovered this amazing website called HIPCAMP which makes getting camping reservations a complete breeze. Think of it like Airbnb for camping! Watch this awesome video for some motivation to get…
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California Coastal Roadtrip: 4 days
California Coastal Roadtrip: Four days San Francisco to Santa Barbara Have you ever imagined taking the perfect road trip? Stunning views, awesome locations and great music? The California Coastline is the perfect place for such an adventure! There are countless amazing things to do and see along the Pacific Coast Highway. No matter how long your journey is these…
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Motivation Monday
Motivation Monday! Everyone I know always need a little bit of extra motivation on Monday, how about you? Check out this awesome and inspiring video: The Thousand Year Journey: Oregon to Patagonia I really love the words he uses to describe why he took on this type of adventure, “I don’t want my days to control me…I want to control…
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