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Category: Confessions

Changing Your Name After Marriage & Why I’m Taking His Name [Newlywed 101]

When we had the wedding and all related festivities, some people asked me if I was changing my name. For me, it wasn’t much of a question. I considered my options, and chose what fit best for me. Brighton didn’t care one way or another, and let me choose for myself. In addition, I’ve read […]

May 17, 2016
We Did It! [Wedding]

I apologize that my blog has been on hiatus, but I wanted to do a quick update to let everyone know that I am still around and I’ve got lots of exciting posts to share! Stay tuned for updates coming soon! ——————————- In a nutshell, the past two weeks have been a whirlwind for me. […]

April 6, 2016
What Getting Married Means to Me [Wedding]

As I am only three weeks away from getting married, I am reflecting on what marriage really means to me. When I first announced that I was getting married to my friends and family, they were a mixed of shocked and excited. Obviously, they were excited because I have found someone that I want to […]

March 13, 2016
2 Months to Go! [Wedding]

2 Months Until I am Married… What?! Breathe in. Breathe out. I have about 2 months to go for this wedding, and that calm sense of relaxation that I had about 3 months ago is nowhere to be seen. It just hit me that I have a lot of things to do for this wedding […]

January 24, 2016
Happy 2016!

It wouldn’t be a new year without some resolutions, right? 2016 will be an exciting year for me. Right now, all that’s on my mind is WEDDINGWEDDINGWEDDING. Sorry for the caps, but is very appropriate. I have a mix of excitement, nervousness, anxiety, happiness and stress about the wedding. I feel calm about the marriage itself, […]

January 2, 2016
Goodbye 2015

Reflecting on 2015 How is 2015 already over? I feel like this is how I feel at the conclusion of every year, but now time is going by faster! This was a year of big changes for me. January Starting off the year, I began a new job in Sales & Front Desk at my hotel. This […]

December 31, 2015
Travel & Adventure Themed Bridal Shower [Wedding]

For my bridal shower, my mom and sister Katie (A.K.A my Maid of Honor) hosted a travel themed party since traveling and adventure are my passions, and what brought Brighton and I together. It was hosted at one of my bridesmaids’ beach condo clubhouse. To be completely honest, I had no idea what to expect […]

December 29, 2015
4 Reasons I Am Not Quitting My Job to Travel

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December 8, 2015
My Declaration of Wanderlust

Recently, I’ve been noticing a lot more social commentary via social media outlets on the ideals of millennials, traveling and wanderlust. There are a couple different ideas floating around the internet recently, and it’s made me both agree and contemplate how I fit into this all with my personal views. Somewhere in Oregon near Crater […]

October 5, 2015
The Fine Art of Microadventure

I enjoy going on short adventures, generally close to home, to try something new or go somewhere new and exciting. I don’t like spending much money on my adventures, if possible. I also don’t get many days in a row off work (i.e. working two days, off one, and on another couple) unless I specifically request […]

October 1, 2015