So you're interested in writing. That's amazing! You may be saying - well, just because I like to write or have ideas - doesn't make me a writer. But guess what?! The simple act of choosing to put pen to paper, or typewriter to page, or even keyboard to screen and placing your words out into the world makes you a writer. Terrifying, right? The fear comes from what most of psychologists call the "imposter syndrome." You feel like you aren't great, and therefore are pretending to be something you are not. But why is this something that literally everyone is dealing with, and nobody is brave enough to speak up about?? You don't think that ... Read More
Top 10 Favorite Novels You Have To Read
I admit it. I am a reading junkie and am obsessed with literature. But really, I love it so much I got a degree in English Literature. Try finding a useful job with a degree in reading!! HA but for real, the power of words on our lives and the world we live in is massive. It is how we communicate, how we express emotion, how we understand the world around us. Reading can open up new opportunities, and change your world. Books are a glimpse into another person's mind, and have the ability to transport you to another land, another understanding, and can even change your views and beliefs. Since I love reading, I wanted to share my top 10 ... Read More
Best fake fiddle leaf figs for an Insta-Worthy Home
Note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. As always, I only recommend products I trust! You can read my full disclosure by clicking here. Those that know me are aware of this thing about me...some might call it an unhealthy obsession. Others may say it’s a wonderful way to stay connected to the earth and stay grounded. The big confession?? I love fiddle leaf figs. I love them! But for the majority of the world, dealing with these moody little plant babies is just not worth the stress and emotional investment. So I have made a list of the best fake fiddle leaf figs. Trust ... Read More
Women in Sunshine – Frances Mayes Book review
Note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. As always, I only recommend products I trust! You can read my full disclosure by clicking here. Frances Mayes has done it again. As many of you know, I am in love with Italy. The sounds, tastes, smells, every little cracked facade and the beautiful language and people. I wanted to pick up another book to take me back since COVID-19 has put a huge damper on travel plans across the board. I was craving to feel at home again. And that is Italy for me. If you are familiar with Mayes, she uses Italy in a lot of her ... Read More
Travel Tools & Resources
Hello! Welcome to my voyage - hopefully it will help you along your voyage as well! Traveling and exploring the world is my jam. I daresay it is my bread, chocolate, and everything else that is good in this world. This list is a conglomerate of all my FAVORITE TRAVEL TOOLS & RESOURCES that I have used while venturing away from home. I hope that some of them are useful to you as well! This page is always under construction. Whenever I find new things, I will make sure to share here! Note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. As always, I only recommend products I ... Read More
At Last I See the Light – Finding Hope
Have you ever experienced one of those surreal, other-worldly moments when it almost feels as if you are glancing into the deepest parts of a soul? That is a taste of how I felt the other night when this glorious sight lit up my world at the Salt Lake City Lantern Fest! (Nothing like a bunch of lights in the sky to make you feel like a princess!) As I stood in a crowd of 1,000s of strangers, a few things entered my thoughts. Many of those lanterns up in the sky that night were covered in words. Hopes. Aspirations. Dreams. Joy. Love. It was an opportunity to reach for better things. To ignite a passion strong enough to fuel even the ... Read More
Jumbled mess – Wading through Confusion
My brain feels like the meal I just ate for dinner. It twists and turns like spaghetti covered in a cloud of confusion much like a sauce. I have thought of so many things I could write about in the last two weeks, but honestly couldn't settle on any single one. I feel lost in the sea of ideas with too many goals and ambitions. When I decide I am going to do one thing, my body is filled with an extra dose of motivation and adrenaline, and I start to believe I should do everything at once. I attack life with passion, but my body is only human. I cannot withstand the constant pressure of perfection oozing into my head. I'm unable to ... Read More
Sitting, wishing, waiting…
Do you ever feel as if you have been sitting on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere just WAITING for some kind of change? Whether you are waiting for someone to drive by and have enough pity to give you a ride, or hoping that your legs get super strong so you can easily run down that path, it does not matter. Either way, you are still sitting. As we sit and wait, it is easy to feel sorry for ourselves. If only I had more money, I could buy new shoes and jog this road in no time. If only I was smarter, I wouldn't have ended up here in the first place. Maybe if I was prettier, someone would stop and give me a ride. If I ... Read More