What a year. I feel like I say that every year. If there was any time to mean it, this reflection on 2024 is the place. So, what happened?

I turned 30 this year. I use my birthday as a point of reflection, and I try to write a list of things I’ve learned for the years I’ve been alive. I don’t typically share this list, but this is a big birthday and should be treated as such. I hope you enjoy my list of 30 revelations.

Another stop on my tour of small Australian beach towns. This one has a river!

I spent a day in Byron Bay.

I ran away to Australia to find myself. My first stop is no one's first stop. Welcome to Lennox Head.

This blog is all about packing. I list everything I brought with me, and what I wish I brought. I hope it's helpful in your packing endeavors!

I'm going on a trip - a really big trip. I wanted to share the process with you and talk about how I planned my trip to Australia for a month (or longer). In this blog, I write about selecting a location and budgeting for an international trip.

I genuinely think this is the best photo I’ve taken (so far). I want to tell you why I think it’s good, or maybe why I like it so much.

I’ve done it. I’ve finally written a blog about my home away from home. If you need recommendations or want to read about my past life, this blog is for you.

2023 was a bad year for the blog. I only posted once. I journaled a lot in the first half of the year, and stopped trying in the second. Originally, I thought this would be a “throw-away year.”

This is a long blog. One of my longest, really. I just love Denver and (most) of Colorado. Read the entire thing if you miss my voice and skip to the end if you want my recommendations.

On May 7th, I fell in love. I went to my first soccer game. I walked into the stadium, knowing nothing. I walked out of the stadium, wanting to learn everything. As a new fan, I was excited that my new love for the sport coincided with the timing of the World Cup. That is, until I found out that Qatar was hosting.

11 months later…

This summer, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the road. It’s very on brand.

Free Foot Pics (Don’t read this blog, bc my packing advice didn’t help me and I still overpacked on my last trip).

I’m back. Maybe you noticed my absence, it’s more likely you didn’t. Where was I? Well, I was taking a break.