Next Stop: Adventure

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How to Find the Perfect Wedding Photographer

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December 10, 2015
4 Reasons I Am Not Quitting My Job to Travel

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December 8, 2015
The 6 Wedding Planning Lessons I Learned as a Guest

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December 6, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Ape Caves, Rogue Brewery, Blue Star Donuts]

This post is the third in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. Ape Caves & Mt. St. Helen’s Our third day, we ventured into Washington area to see Mt. St. Helen’s and explored the food and drink scene some more. Mt. St. Helen’s & Ape […]

December 2, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast, Portland Cider Company]

This post is the second in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 1, click here. For Part 3, click here. Our second day in the Pacific Northwest was more relaxed than our first. After all, this was a vacation. Normally, my vacations are a marathon of go-go-go, must see and do everything! […]

December 2, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Voodoo Doughnuts, Stumptown Coffee, Multnomah Falls, Powell’s]

This post is the first in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 2, click here. For Part 3, click here. I absolutely loved Portland. I can see the obsession with the Pacific Northwest life. It’s a perfect combination of the laid back style of the West, the ocean, the mountains, the amazing food, and […]

December 2, 2015
My Hopes for Next Stop Adventure [30 Day Challenge]

Day 30: My Hope for Next Stop Adventure Guess what! This is my final day in the 30 Day Challenge. My goals for this challenge were to get me more in the habit of posting regularly, inspire some new writing topics, and learn about myself. Mission accomplished, I would say! This has helped me plan out […]

November 30, 2015
Where will I be in 5 years? [30 Day Challenge]

Day 29: Where will I be in 5 years? In five years, I have no idea where I will be or who I will be. I will be married to Brighton, enjoying our life together with our kitties. I hope we will be traveling the world still, knocking off all our places and experiences off […]

November 29, 2015
What Makes Me Happy [30 Day Challenge]

Day 28: What Makes Me Happy Warm coffee on a cold day. Spending time with my family. A huge hug from a friend after a long separation. When the Gators win! Brighton smiling at me. Traveling. Exploring. Kittens and puppies– especially my own kitties. Dressing up for a fancy event. Taking photos. Looking back on […]

November 28, 2015
Hidden Talent [30 Day Challenge]

Day 27: Hidden Talent I got this one! My hidden talent is remembering dates. I am very good at remembering birthdays especially. In high school, I knew a majority of my classmates’ birthdays by the time we graduated. I tend to associate the date with an event and/or photos. I also work on a schedule […]

November 27, 2015