If I were gone…

April 9, 2023.Reading time 14 minutes.

What if you suddenly didn’t make it past today? The world that you knew had quickly been taken away and all that is left is how you have affected others? The material possessions you own slowly withered to nothing. Would you say that you’ve lived a wonderful life and left this world a better place? Or would you have regrets on how you lived your life?

A travelers mind in the present

November 13, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

A night with a newborn can be taxing. Waking early as parents to take shifts. Sleepless nights lead to longer days. Scrolling Instagram to view the travel that you currently aren’t taking. Sometimes the present is so much better than the past. Looking ahead to the future brings it all into context.

A weekend in Carmel

October 26, 2022.Reading time 15 minutes.

A weekend away can be so important to have, especially after bringing a child into this world. We recently took a trip to Carmel and experienced a wonderful world of shops, wineries, good food and beaches. Join us on our stop through Carmel.

The Transformation into a Parent

July 25, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Family is so important in life and as the years go on, we all transform into different versions of ourselves. Having a baby can dramatically change your mindset on life. I explore my recent experience of having a baby and my current mindset. Travel with me through my experience.

Do you want the usual?

May 25, 2022.Reading time 16 minutes.

Growing up in a small town, I saw the significance of a local diner to the local community. Serving not only coffee and food, but also as a meeting place. As time has gone on, the diner has started to fade into the background a bit with specialized coffee shops starting to trend. Regardless of where you go to get your coffee, you can always find a social hub.

An empty jar of substance

May 8, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

The world can get so exhausting at times. With a constant need for substance in our lives, sometimes we need to refrain from filling our empty vessel. Allow yourself to just be at times and you’ll see who you truly are.

Full Circle

March 27, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

As a child, you don’t always appreciate your family for what they contribute to your life. A mother staying up late to make sure you get home safe or being geographically close to your family. My recent trip back to Michigan, brought everything full circle for me.

The anxiety of it all

February 2, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Random thoughts come to all of our minds as we head out on vacation . Will we make it to the airport on time? Should we get a drink before the flight to reduce anxiety? Did I choose the right seat? Sleep or stay awake for the service?

A Sporting Chance

January 16, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

What if we always found a way to connect with each other as opposed to looking for the opposite? At a recent sporting event, I came across the reality of what it’s like to view people as the same, as opposed to what you might see in social media.

A note to my unborn child

December 16, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

The world is different now than ever before. It started before the pandemic, which also has not helped with the scenario we are in. Families drifting away from what is important in life. Too often we put focus on material things, yet when it comes down to it, the experiences we have far outweigh these objects. Take a journey through my memory and my wishes for my unborn child.