An Adventure to British Columbia and Back Again
An Adventure to British Columbia and Back Again It was a rainy April morning on my first full day in the state of Washington. I purposely didn't have a definite…
Finding Your Adventure Pants
Finding Your Adventure Pants It's easy to let your imagination run wild and dream of a big adventure. You can scroll through Pinterest or Instagram and see endless travel inspiration…
You Are Free: How to Cultivate More Freedom in Your Life
You Are Free: How to Cultivate More Freedom in Your Life The feeling of being free is light, blissful, and wonderfully relaxing. Learning to cultivate more freedom has been hugely…
Smash Your Comfort Zone!
Smash Your Comfort Zone! Previously, when someone asked me to try something new, I immediately spat out all kinds of excuses: "I know I don't like it," "I'm not good at that,"…
Waterfalls, Lakes, and Scenic Views in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
I planned this trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula with a few goals in mind: As much hiking as my boyfriend and puppy can tolerate! A little less driving than our…
Who Are You and How Do You Define Yourself?
"I didn't feel like I was worth remembering. I was always associated with something that consumed my entire life." –Ingrid Marcum "It's really dangerous to define ourselves by any…
Skydiving: Just Jump!
When I asked my boyfriend to go skydiving with me, he asked, "Why do you want to go?" I told him, "Because it's a thing I haven't done yet. And…
Goodbye, 23: Birthday Reflections
I use my birthday as a time of reflection, and this birthday happens to be particularly special to me. On this day 5 years ago, I was driving alone from Detroit,…
Try Not to Have Too Much Fun
"Try not to have too much fun," he yelled at me as I walked out of the office. My response: "Ha." My actual thoughts: "Yeaaaah, no, how about I go…
Consistency vs. Responsibility: Finding Balance
Being consistent with my fitness habits used to be the easiest factor for me. I would go to the gym 3-4 times a week and I truly wanted to be there. I…