I think it's safe to say that the whole purpose for going camping is to unwind, unplug and "become one with nature." As such, it always makes me cringe whenever I see listings for cabins or campgrounds that state they have "wi-fi access." (O_O) Just no. Noooooo! It totally beats the ...
Never Give Up On Your Daydream
I posted this photo on Instagram yesterday but wanted to also share on the blog this sneak peek from yesterday's engagement shoot with my close friends, Don & Tia, who are getting married in November. Both Don and Tia have a love for street art and vinyl records (they own a record player and ...
D.C. Chinese Tea House – Ching Ching Cha
As a devout American tea lover, I've always felt a little out of place living in U.S. Like maybe I should be living in Europe or Asia, where the culture of tea is majorly embraced... Because in America, the coffee lifestyle rules above all else. In the Washington D.C. area, there's a Starbucks ...
Living The #LakeLife On Clearwater Lake, Maine
Long overdue but better late than never... Your girl is finally beginning the process of recapping last summer's trip to Maine! Today, I'm sharing a few postcards from Clearwater Lake, the setting for my family reunion where I was able to finally introduce Charles to my paternal grandma's side of ...
2016 Self Help Book Recommendations? Please Share :)
You guys... In less than a month, I'll be turning 29. This, in turn, will equate me being one year away from turning 30. (O_O) And while the prospect of getting older is something I look forward to since I believe I'm only getting better with time as a woman... There's something about turning 30 in ...
A Washington D.C. Landmark – Ben’s Chili Bowl
Every city's got one. An iconic diner or dive that's charmingly distinct in identity, historically preserved in its menu offerings (and decor) and beloved by locals and visitors alike. For D.C. area? It's Ben's Chili Bowl located in the heart of the U St. Corridor. Established in 1958, Ben's ...
On Making Travel Happen Financially
Happy Tuesday, 3 days from Friday! I'm continuing on from last week's post about making travel happen mentally to share how I personally make travel happen financially. To be clear, what works for me may not work for everyone but I think it's worth breaking down how I approach travel budgeting in ...
Self Portrait Sunday :: Why I Blog
As time passes, I've come to realize the importance of making sure I never lose touch with my purpose for this little corner of the internet... Never lose sight on why I started and why it's still soooo worth it to show up and share my perspective despite sometimes feeling drowned out by the noise ...
Pho ‘N’ More – My Go To Soup Spot When Sick
I've always considered myself to have a pretty strong immune system but for some reason, I haven't had the best of luck in the wellness department these past couple of months. I think it might have something to do with how flip, floppy the weather has been - one day 35 degrees and the next, ...
On Making Travel Happen Mentally
A long while ago, my dear blog friends, Disa and Valla, put in a request asking me to share a few tips on how Charles and I make travel happen financially. That post is coming next Tuesday because after much reflection, I believe there are certain mental barriers about travel that need to be ...
Life Happening // February ’16
Let recap of life happenings begin! In February... ^^ Charles and I finally found time to visit the Renwick Gallery in D.C. and see their "WONDER" exhibit. Renwick Gallery, located right across the street from the White House, was closed for two years for a renovation project and re-opened last ...
Life Happening // 2016 So Far
Lordy, lordy, lordy... Life is happening ya'll! I've been meaning to do this post for a while now but I've been a little all over the place. So let's start at the beginning a.k.a. January and work our way through to the present, shall we? ^^ New Year's was house party occasion. We spent it with ...