If you’re on Youtube and you have any interest at all in traveling, you’ve probably heard of Kara and Nate. The two of them quit their jobs and set off to travel the world just a couple years ago and
Read postApril 5th, 2023 Work: I don’t really have much to report about work this week. Things are going. I’m counting down the days until I leave, and I’m struggling to stay productive in an office environment with no windows. I’m
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Preparation is everything when heading out on a long-term trip. Here’s a list of 10 things I have on my pre-travel checklist to set myself up for safety, stress-free, successful travel. 1. Check my Passport Make sure my passport is
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Lake Whitney and Meridian Lake State Parks are only about a 40-minute drive away from one another and offer very different hiking/camping experiences. I visited both parks in one camping weekend. Here’s my take on both. Lake Whitney State Park
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I’m sure you’ve either heard of Spirit Airlines or have seen their yellow planes at some point. They have a reputation for being one of the most budget-friendly, basic airlines out there. For that reason, a lot of travelers will
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I joined a book club through my work community and each month a new book is selected by whomever volunteers to lead the next discussion. This month, the book of choice was Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Before I begin
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It’s a normal morning, I’m taking the first 20 minutes of my day to read through the news headlines and drink my coffee and I come across this: “A popular state park southeast of Dallas is poised to become an
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March 1st 2023 Wednesday check in! Life has been a whole lot for me lately so today I’m going to share the bad, the neutral, and the good news of the last week. The Bad. I have been experiencing a
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February 1st, 2023 The weather lately has been really cold (unusually cold for Texas!) and rainy. Even in February. THis isn’t normal. It’s my absolute least favorite kind of weather, and a huge reason why I left Michigan to begin
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Not every book makes a great audiobook, but a lot of books are so much better when read by the author and listened to. I didn’t start listening to audio books until a couple years ago and it’s been a
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Nothing Right Now. 
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
