Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic
We had some impromptu fun over the weekend, including eating tasty food at the Greek Fest, visiting a pumpkin patch, stumbling upon a foggy wooded viewpoint, a failed attempt at searching for…
New York City: Times Square & Harbor Lights Night Cruise
After the previous night’s excitement of the Westlife concert and exploring Rockefeller Center at night , Sean and I allowed ourselves some extra rest the following morning before starting our…
Westlife in America: NYC - Radio City Music Hall
I’ve been a Westlife fan since some time in the year 2000. I found a CD at Best Buy with some cute guys who looked like a boyband, and I decided to take a chance and buy it. Then I found…
What I Wore: Summer 2024 Edition
It’s time for another little round-up of outfits I’ve worn lately! Admittedly, I don’t go many places in the summer because I hate the heat. We’ve mostly stuck to working on the house and…
New York City: Rockefeller Center at Night
When I last filled you in on vacation fun, I left off just as we arrived in New York City! I had a panic attack fresh off the train and spent my first twenty-four hours in New York resting and…
Community Center: Spring Recap
If you follow me on Instagram , you know I call my backyard ‘the Community Center’. It started as a little birdbath and has branched out to the whole yard, with multiple bird and…
Back to Boston: Outfit Recap
I find packing immensely hard, which is why I have multiple lists and start way in advance. I want to have options and portray all the versions of myself, and that isn’t always manageable when…
Boston to New York City by Train
The day after the concert was a Travel Day. We took the train from Boston to New York City because this was the most convenient and direct route to get where we needed to go. On our trip…
Westlife in America: Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
I’ve been a Westlife fan since some time in the year 2000. I found a CD at Best Buy with some cute guys who looked like a boyband, and I decided to take a chance and buy it. Then I found…
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden - Portland, Oregon
Sean and I just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary! We decided to keep it chill with a visit to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, and another stop for focaccia at…
Back To Boston: Public Garden & Wahlburgers
I have a problem with being idle on vacation. After having cancer, I want to see everything and do everything because I don’t know when or if I’ll get another chance. It probably isn’t…
My Birthday Weekend: This Is 44
Birthdays are complicated. I used to love celebrating my birthday before my parents got extra awful. It was the one day I knew I could feel loved and important to people who never made…
Community Center: Spring Has Sprung
If you follow me on Instagram , you know I call my backyard ‘the Community Center’. It started as a little birdbath and has branched out to the whole yard, with multiple bird and pollinator…
Back to Boston: A Day in Salem, MA
It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the “popular” spots, the things you think you “should” do, and what looks really cool in photos when planning a vacation. The more I work on being less of a…
Back to Boston: Exploring Downtown Boston
In what seems like a lifetime ago, Younger Me moved to Boston with $300 in her pocket and a dream to escape the constant abuse and suicidal ideations that were the norm in her home. She moved…
My Latest Travel Must-Haves & Tips
Sean and I recently returned from our big journey to Boston and New York City! We spent the better part of a year prepping and planning, working towards what we wanted for this trip. For…
Neighborhood Bunny Watch: Meet Gandalf, Cookie, Peanut Butter, & Merlin
An activity that has brought me immense joy these past few years is watching the wildlife in my backyard. There are rabbits, squirrels, many birds, and the occasional raccoon or possum. I…
Stay Moving with Her Universe: Star Wars Athletic Dress Review
I’m back with another new style from Her Universe! The brand recently launched an activewear collection that includes this Star Wars Athletic Dress , which I have the pleasure of showing you today….
Road Trip: Long Beach, Washington
In June, Sean and I took a much-needed road trip to the beach for a week of chill time. Dobby and Finn joined us, so we found a dog-friendly place close to the ocean and spent most of our time…
A Visit to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
One of the new traditions Sean and I have begun to implement into our lives is going out into nature on New Year’s Day. Last year, we spent time walking in the wooded park near our house, so…