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MudGirl Run 2019
Adventure

Mud Run: Getting Dirty for a Cause

I have seen pictures and heard stories from friends and family who have completed a Mud Run and thought; I want to do that someday. The idea of running an obstacle course through the mud sounds not only challenging, but also dirty and fun. So, I added it to my bucket list thinking it was… Continue reading Mud Run: Getting Dirty for a Cause

Life Experience

Ancestry DNA Kit: Finding My Roots

I am one of fifteen siblings and I love my family’s diversity and differences. I want to learn more about who we are and where we came from. With the purchase of Ancestry’s DNA kit, I hope to uncover some of these answers.  After all, isn’t that the ultimate question: Who am I? The DNA… Continue reading Ancestry DNA Kit: Finding My Roots

pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Life Experience, Travel

Pharaohs and Pyramids: Cairo

I spent my 40th birthday on a once in a lifetime trip; Egypt and Jordan. My boyfriend, Curtis, booked us a 13-day tour with “My Odyssey Tours” and I booked us the international flights. This tour included a packed itinerary, so I am going to break this up into multiple posts. First: Pharaohs and Pyramids.… Continue reading Pharaohs and Pyramids: Cairo

Life Experience, Travel

Girls’ Getaway In New York City

My first girls’ trip was in 2012 with my two sisters, Nikki and Shannon and our mother, Joan. We decided to upgrade Nikki’s bachelorette party to a three-night getaway in New York City. Here is a detailed look on how we spent our three nights in the Big Apple. Day 1: Broadway Musical After arriving at our… Continue reading Girls’ Getaway In New York City

belly dancer
Life Experience

Repairing the Damage with Belly Dancing

Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to dance. I love how freeing it is to loose myself in the music. I took a few ballet classes as a child, but I have always wanted to do more. "My self-esteem and body issues slipped away with every figure eight, hip drop and shimmy… Continue reading Repairing the Damage with Belly Dancing

Life Experience, Travel

The Trip That Started It All: Punta Cana

Sunny skies, sandy beaches, and unlimited drinks have all the elements for a good time. What turns this good time into an unforgettable event is celebrating your little sister’s destination wedding with 30 friends and family members. This was my first official trip and with a start like this, it’s no wonder I fell in… Continue reading The Trip That Started It All: Punta Cana