Let's Keep the Adventure Alive! Traveling is an amazing experience that allows you to explore new cultures, taste delicious foods, and create unforgettable memories. But once you return home, how can you keep those travel memories alive? By getting creative! Whether it's through creating a travel scrapbook, collecting unique souvenirs, or even starting a travel… Continue reading 10 Fun and Creative Ways to Keep your Travel Memories Alive
Category: Life Experience
Finding the Courage for a Self-Love Photoshoot
Presented with a bucket list opportunity to do a Self-Love Photoshoot, all I needed was the courage to do it. I know my actual list says “do a boudoir photoshoot” but I feel they are so similar that I consider this bucket list item completed. The Why Some may ask, why would anyone want to… Continue reading Finding the Courage for a Self-Love Photoshoot
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
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
The Girl with the Dragonfly Tattoo
Never been a fan of needles, I can honestly say I despise them. When I was little, I'd scream at the top of my lungs when a needle came close to me. Today, I have learned to refrain from screaming, but I still need to look away. Even though, I dread being poked by a… Continue reading The Girl with the Dragonfly Tattoo
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
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
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