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  • My Fall Starter Pack: Things That Just Make Life Feel Better

    There is something about fall that makes me want to get my life together. Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Maybe it’s the candles, the coffee, the cute little outfits, or the fact that everything suddenly feels like it needs to be warm, cozy, and cinnamon-flavored. Whatever it is, I love…

  • How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight Without Losing Your Mind

    If there is one thing I have learned from traveling, it is that a long-haul flight is an experience you need to prepare for. I have taken 22 flights between last year and this year alone, including long trips to Italy and Indonesia, and somewhere along the way I have…

  • My Travel Pet Peeves: Things That Make Me Want to Levitate to My Destination

    I absolutely love traveling. There is something about getting to the airport, seeing your destination on the departure board, grabbing your little airport snack, and knowing you’re officially on your way somewhere that makes me so excited. But as much as I love traveling, I have also learned that traveling…

  • August Favorites: Meals I love to make!

    Hey!! Long time no talk! I hope all is well with you, my lovely reader! Today’s blog is about something I love to do which is cook! Listen being a big girl means in order for us to maintain a level of health we should, sometimes we must cook. Here…

  • My Travel Bucket List: The Places I’m Dreaming of Visiting 🌍✈️

    *This list isn’t based on rankings or “must-see” travel lists, it’s simply a collection of places that have captured my curiosity and imagination over the years. If you’ve been around for a while, you already know I love to travel. There’s something so exciting about experiencing a new culture, trying…

  • Being “High Maintenance” So I Can Be Low Maintenance

    Why I spend time on my routines so I don’t have to spend time getting ready. I’ll admit it, I can be a little high maintenance. I like getting my nails done. I keep up with my hair appointments. I love a good skincare routine. I oil my lashes…almost every…

  • Why Nasung Donkasu Needs to Be on Your Southern California Food List

    Introduction I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Korean food before visiting Nasung Donkasu, but after one meal, I completely understood why this place has such a loyal following. Located in Aliso Viejo, Nasung Donkasu specializes in Korean comfort food with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and dishes that are…

  • My Favorite Travel Purchases

    As someone who has made traveling a major priority this year and last year, I’ve purchased my fair share of travel gadgets, accessories, and “must-have” items. Some of them quickly became staples that I now refuse to travel without. After traveling throughout 2025 and 2026 and recently returning from Italy,…

  • Dear 24,

    It’s strange sitting down to hash this out because for so much of this year I was simply trying to get through it. Looking back now, I can confidently say that 24 was the hardest year of my life so far, but somehow it was also one of the most…

  • What to See, Eat, and Experience in Italy: My Rome & Assisi Travel Guide

    Italy had been on my bucket list for years, but nothing could have prepared me for what it actually felt like to step off the plane and find myself surrounded by thousands of years of history, incredible food, beautiful churches, and some of the most unforgettable views I’ve ever seen.…