This past weekend I got on my first flight since March. I figured I’d share my full experience traveling from O’hare International Airport to give you a little bit of insight as to what flying looks like right now during this pandemic.
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Earth Day is always a day that makes me take a moment to remind myself of why I care so passionately for this planet of ours and it serves as an opportunity to remind myself to take action daily to live in a way that is becoming increasingly better for Mother Earth. I sat this morning and jotted down some Earth Day thoughts- here they are!
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Today I am sharing a simple little list that I jotted into my journal while in the Florida Keys for Thanksgiving. It’s just a list of some of the vacation things that I found incredibly beautiful.
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I've been back to Jacksonville many times since dropping out of school, but this is the first time I felt emotional towards the city. It wasn't a bad emotional though. To my surprise I was emotional because of the lack of negativity I have towards the space. I could very well have vowed to never return to this place that is filled so much with memories of loneliness, home sickness, struggle, injury, darkness and unhealthy coping. Instead, I continue to return and make new positive memories here.
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If you are looking for a quick weekend away to dip your toes in the ocean, soak in a little sunshine, relax and maybe catch a few waves then Jacksonville, Florida is for you! My sister and I spent a couple days in Jacksonville and here’s a little recap!
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It took me a little while to put together and reflect on 2019. It didn't quite feel like 2019 was super significant in my life- no major trips, no ground breaking break throughs, no super major life/lifestyle changes. So what do I share with you all about 2019? I think I figured it out.
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So, you’re getting ready to head out on your first big international trip? How fun! If you are feeling anything like I did on my first big trip, I can imagine you are feeling a huge mix of excitement, wonder, nerves and are making list after list of what is left to pack and what is left to do before you leave… okay, maybe the list making is just me. Anyways, I decided I’d share a few tips I have for international travel to make your life a little easier and to put your mind at ease a little bit!
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Sharing some vacation memories on film from Thanksgiving and showing off some of my favorite new Get Back Necklaces goodies!
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This past weekend my family and I headed out to New Jersey for Sea.Hear.Now music festival, because if you know my parents you know it's hard for them to ignore a fun, different opportunity to see Dave Matthews Band.
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Remember back in April when I went to London and Amsterdam? Actually, you probably don't. I didn't share too much about that trip on here because, I don't know, life.
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So, where to next? This is hands down the question that I get asked the most. From my friends, to my family, to friends of my parents that I barely know, everyone's question is always about where I am heading next.
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Most of us have heard the saying, “Not all those who wander are lost.” I have to admit, for the longest time those words sounded elegant and dreamy to me but I never fully understood what they meant, not until one day on a family vacation a few years ago.
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While my dad and I were on our little surf trip in Jacksonville, we had one day with no waves. When Friday came and we had no waves we decided to jump in the car and road trip down to Juno Beach.
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A couple of weeks ago my dad and I flew down to Jacksonville, FL for a quick little surf trip. Why Jacksonville? During my brief stint in college, I went to school in Jacksonville and my family and I kind of fell in love with it.
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I think it is safe to say that I do a fair amount of traveling. This time of year, especially, I am on and off of planes fairly frequently for work. Traveling carry on is, in my opinion, the way to go!
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The beach is basically my favorite place ever. Most of my trips or vacations are based around the beach be it for surfing, the oceans creatures, or just lounging with my people.
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One of the last things on anyone's "to-do" list while abroad is going to the doctor... it's even lower on the list when in a third world country. I guess in reality I had too many trips run way too smooth so I was bound to get sick on the road eventually, and eventually came smack dab in the middle of my time in Madagascar.
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Currently I am reading, Adventures for your Soul: 21 Ways to Transform Your Habits and Reach your Full Potential by Shannon Kaiser. About 3 chapters in I read something that hit incredibly close to home and I had to share.
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When you think of Bali what comes to mind? For most people thoughts of picture perfect beaches, beach clubs, yoga retreats, markets, rice terraces and smoothie bowls come to mind. I can admit, that's pretty accurate.
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Plastic bottles, plastic utensils, plastic bags, plastic plastic plastic. I know, we hear about how bad plastic is all. the. time but that's because it's true! That stuff never goes away!
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