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,…
Why Did I Stay Here?
When I decided to attend the 2016 Radiance Retreat, I booked a nearby Airbnb rather than staying at the hotel to save some money. A week before arriving, the host…
Michigan Upper Peninsula Road Trip
One of the greatest things about living in Michigan is that there are so many beautiful places you can visit just buy hopping in your car and plotting out a…
My First Vacation Alone: Orlando, FL
My parents and coworkers were all shocked that I would consider traveling alone. "That's so dangerous! Why are you doing this?", "That's a horrible idea.", "Why don't you just take a…
Embracing the Uncomfortable
While I have completely changed and improved the way I think and feel about myself (see this post), I still have a hard time doing things outside of my comfort…