Like many people, the start of a new year brings new goals for myself. Who knows how long they will actually last, but we're all full of a little optimism at the start of the new year and always say this is our year to accomplish those things we've always wanted to do. While I... Continue Reading →
This was totally something I meant to type up this past week but between the craziness of Thanksgiving and me just spacing here we are a week later. But yes you read that title right folks, I am officially all moved back in the Windy City. November was a whirlwind of selling, packing, donating, etc.... Continue Reading →
As my time out in Seattle comes to an end, I have starting doing some reflecting on this past year not really realizing how much this journey has affected me. I knew from early on that I had this desire to move to a new place of the country once I graduated from college. Chicago... Continue Reading →
As my time out west comes to an end, I knew I wanted to do one last hurrah before the big move back to Chicago within the next few weeks. When my dear friend Erin mentioned she could visit Halloween weekend I knew I wanted to either visit the San Juan Islands or head even... Continue Reading →
Note: MS we missed you tremendously. Girls Weekend was not the same without you. This past weekend marked the first annual girls trip between myself and three of my closest friends from elementary school (though unfortunately one was unable to attend due to Covid exposure). We grew up in the same town and have been... Continue Reading →
One of the many things that I love about living in Washington is that you can travel just a hour in one direction and feel like you are in a completely different world. So many different environments all around to choose from. From beaches to mountains to cities, something new to always see. I personally... Continue Reading →
There are very few other states that are as beautiful as Colorado in my opinion. No matter what season I visit in, the natural beauty of this state amazes me every time. There is just so much to take in and always something new to see. Whether it's the soaring Rocky Mountains, the Great Sand... Continue Reading →
If you ever get the chance to visit Seattle area and have an extra day to spare, Port Townsend is an absolute must destination. Located about 2 hours northwest of downtown Seattle (on a no traffic day) it is a great day trip or short weekend getaway. There's surprisingly quite a lot to do in... Continue Reading →
There's a place in Southwestern Michigan that holds a special place in many hearts including my own. A place that has some of the prettiest sunsets you will ever see. A place where at night you just see stars for miles and miles. Where falling asleep to the old cottonwood rustling in the wind is... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I had the opportunity to head down to sunny San Diego for a quick weekend getaway to visit my dear friends Malone and Rachel. Malone is stationed down there in the navy and Rachel works remote and decided to join Malone and live out there for a little while. I wanted to... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 