Last month I got the opportunity to not only live out a childhood dream, but also overcome a sizeable fear that has been growing in my mind lately. As a child raised in the 90’s you can sure bet that I was raised on Disney. I grew up watching movies like The Lion King, BeautyContinue reading “Plus-Sized Disneyland”
Category Archives: Travel
A is for Astrophotography
In case you missed it, last month was the annual Perseid Meteor shower and this year its peak occurred over a weekend! Needless to say, I took full advantage of the timing. I went camping with one roommate on Friday night (learned that my sedan was not made for me to sleep in, because shortContinue reading “A is for Astrophotography”
Summer Recap
First off… How is October almost over already? Wow. Secondly, sorry for the hiatus. It has been a crazy couple of months and if I am honest, I have been oscillating between survival mode, growth mode, and consumption mode (usually consisting of an overconsumption of social media and entertainment with the distinct purpose of notContinue reading “Summer Recap”
5 Travel Tips for Introverts
If you are an introvert like me, you love the idea of travel, but the execution of it can be a little overwhelming at times. Sometimes, it is the idea of being in close quarters with friends or family for days on end (regardless of how much you love and enjoy them). Other times, itContinue reading “5 Travel Tips for Introverts”
Mini-Update
Good morning… and depending on when you read this, good afternoon, good evening, and good night! (Do you like the Truman Show reference I just did there?) I wanted to touch base with you all because I am really determined to stick with this schedule of posting every other Saturday (I hear routine is supposedContinue reading “Mini-Update”
…And Now I Have a Goal!
I love Colorado. Regardless of how often I might complain about the increasing traffic and the ridiculous housing prices, I still can’t convince myself to call anywhere else home. And if I’m honest, I can’t really blame myself either. It is too gorgeous here to ever want to leave. Whether you stick to the RockyContinue reading “…And Now I Have a Goal!”
Travel Time Out
I love to travel! A fact which, if you know me at all or have read any of my other writing, is in no way surprising. I could spend hours floating in the ocean, hanging in a hammock in the mountains, or driving through “flyover” states. For reasons I don’t fully understand, I am theContinue reading “Travel Time Out”
Taking a Little Time…
Well, hello again! I know it has been a while since my last post and I honestly wish I had a good reason for the hiatus… I don’t. Apparently I am just very inconsistent in my writing, but what’s life without a little room for improvement? So if you are one of the few whoContinue reading “Taking a Little Time…”
Peak-to-Peak Byway
Table of Contents The City of Black Hawk Golden Gate Canyon State Park Moffat Tunnel Nederland Allenspark Estes Park If you are starting this drive from Denver and have some extra time, I highly recommend making your way to Black Hawk by weaving through Clear Creek Canyon on US Hwy 6. Along with beautiful canyonContinue reading “Peak-to-Peak Byway”