Brian and I made it to South Carolina! We flew from Denver to Charleston, last Friday night. And get this- the entire city was sold out of rental cars! So we spent Saturday exploring the city and it was magical.

Let’s talk about life in Denver, Brian & my upcoming stay at the beach, and the close (for now) of 2 hobbies that have kept me busy over the last few months: ski season and my first ever screenwriting class. 

Part 2 is here and this time we’re going to Animal Kingdom! This is my list of rides, shows, must-dos, and tips for Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom.

I learned to ski! As my first ski season comes to a close, I wanted to round up what I've learned in hopes it will help some of you! This week's post includes everything I pack for a day on the slopes, what I wear, and my experience taking a beginner lesson. 

It feels like that time of year when everyone is looking forward to summer vacations (hopefully) and heading to the beach! So I wanted to take this week’s post to tell you about my favorite beach. Here, in no particular order, is a list of the things you can do and places you can go on and off the island.

Getting lost in novels, meeting characters, and looking forward to getting back to a book is such a special feeling. I feel like most of us can relate to that. I’ve found a few things that have helped me fall completely back in love with reading that I wanted to share with you along with the books I’m looking forward to reading (well, listen to in most cases) this Spring.

This is the first post in a series, and this time we’re talking all about what to do (as an adult) at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Here is a list of my favorite restaurants, rides, and tips for how to have the best experience in Magic Kingdom!

A whirlwind weekend in Washington D.C. that wasn’t full of museums and tours (for the most part) but instead, was packed with favorite restaurants, farmers markets, walks, and coffee shops. The way a local would do it. Sometimes, sitting back and enjoying a place as if you live there is the best way to see it, don’t you think?

I have spent the last year saying “yes.” Yes to taking classes, yes to writing the newest thing that excites me, yes to learning about screenwriting, sharing poetry, developing characters, and participating in my first NaNoWriMo. This is my collection of my advice, which I hope encourages you deeply if you are thinking about (or already working on) a story of your own.

I LOVE MOVIES. One of the biggest parts of my pre-pandemic personality was my AMC A-Lister Pass (linking here for when this sh*t storm is over so you can sign yourself up). I thought it would be nice to share some of my favorites that, depending on which platforms you’re subscribed to, you can stream anytime. Plus, I feel like this V-Day is going to be a movie night in for most, so snuggle up.

We have gotten to know the neighborhood in a way that is different than we would have just two years ago: through takeout, sitting on patios, and going on long masked walks. All things considered, we’ve had a great time finding our way around. Below is a list of the favorites: Restaurants, Breweries, Coffee Shops, and my favorite Ice Cream Place (obviously).

I have learned that what you do OUTSIDE of your creative pursuits greatly impacts what you do within them. These self care activities have helped me not only to feel like my most creative self but have helped me feel relaxed while presenting at work, in conversations with others, and even to feel more authentic showing up on social media.

It felt like I had broken through a barrier. We were doing it! More importantly, we were doing it together. And there would be new favorite streets, and restaurants, and coffee shops. I would encourage you, if you are about to make a big move, to keep going. The fear will let up, the relief will set in, and the excitement will come.

In no particular order, here is an ever evolving list of my favorites, divided up by the *typical* purpose I have for listening to them.

We had THE BEST host, Arthur. He was a perfectly hilarious man, likely in his 70s, who loved wine just as much as we did. He was incredibly generous and taught us all about the winery.

It was one of those nights that makes you feel like you’re in Europe because you just could not be bothered to hurry through it for any reason. We walked up and down the street looking for a place to eat. The whole street had been transformed by the indoor dining closures. Everywhere has outdoor seating with fire towers (is that what they’re called?) and lights.

It’s okay to have a ritual. Mine is caffeine. Or coffee rather. I close my work down for the day and then my transition to writing/creative mode is with coffee. So I’ll make a cup (or buy a cup from the place down the street :) ) and it’s almost like I’m restarting my work day when I sit down to write.