As a devout American tea lover, I've always felt a little out of place living in U.S. Like maybe I should be living in Europe or Asia, where the culture of tea is majorly embraced... Because in America, the coffee lifestyle rules above all else. In the Washington D.C. area, there's a Starbucks ...
Living The #LakeLife On Clearwater Lake, Maine
Long overdue but better late than never... Your girl is finally beginning the process of recapping last summer's trip to Maine! Today, I'm sharing a few postcards from Clearwater Lake, the setting for my family reunion where I was able to finally introduce Charles to my paternal grandma's side of ...
2016 Self Help Book Recommendations? Please Share :)
You guys... In less than a month, I'll be turning 29. This, in turn, will equate me being one year away from turning 30. (O_O) And while the prospect of getting older is something I look forward to since I believe I'm only getting better with time as a woman... There's something about turning 30 in ...
A Washington D.C. Landmark – Ben’s Chili Bowl
Every city's got one. An iconic diner or dive that's charmingly distinct in identity, historically preserved in its menu offerings (and decor) and beloved by locals and visitors alike. For D.C. area? It's Ben's Chili Bowl located in the heart of the U St. Corridor. Established in 1958, Ben's ...
On Making Travel Happen Financially
Happy Tuesday, 3 days from Friday! I'm continuing on from last week's post about making travel happen mentally to share how I personally make travel happen financially. To be clear, what works for me may not work for everyone but I think it's worth breaking down how I approach travel budgeting in ...
Self Portrait Sunday :: Why I Blog
As time passes, I've come to realize the importance of making sure I never lose touch with my purpose for this little corner of the internet... Never lose sight on why I started and why it's still soooo worth it to show up and share my perspective despite sometimes feeling drowned out by the noise ...