Duke vs Miami ๐Ÿˆ

College athletics rivalries are filled with vicious energy and excitement. So when you have a personal connection to the game, it can be downright crazy! So I jumped at the chance to see my fav boys in blue take on the Hurricanes. Roadtrip time! I joined the Johnson clan for an epic pre-game tailgate partyContinue reading “Duke vs Miami ๐Ÿˆ”

Southwest Texas Casita ๐ŸŒต๐Ÿ 

A tiny remote cabin for a long weekend getaway is always my idea of a good time. Can we be friends?!?! Embrace the quietโ€ฆ.. but this was next level. After an extra long day exploring the vastness of Big Bend, my 51st National Park, I was more than ready to find my own little casitaContinue reading “Southwest Texas Casita ๐ŸŒต๐Ÿ ”

Women Worth Following

I knew this experience had the potential to be transformational, but I had no idea how emotional I would become meeting this truly bada$$ group of 19 young, female sports/business professionals. Over my 25 years in the business world, Iโ€™ve attended my fair share of leadership classes and seminars with the high hopes of conqueringContinue reading “Women Worth Following”

Auntie duty ๐Ÿฅฐ

Iโ€™ll find any excuse to visit my five beautiful nieces & nephews. Full of spice & boundless energy, these miracles are living proof that good things come in small packages. I inevitably get roped into a celebratory jump on the trampoline or being shown the new additions to each of their rooms, but my favoriteContinue reading “Auntie duty ๐Ÿฅฐ”

Cuyahoga NP ๐Ÿž๏ธ ๐Ÿฅพ

Why Ohio? A short, 3-day weekend excursion in mid-May, prior to the summer rush, took me to my 52nd of 63 US National Parks in Cuyahoga, Oh. Nothing I enjoy more that an excuse to spend my time off hiking in the backcountry. Despite my unexpected flight change from 7am to 7pm, touching down duringContinue reading “Cuyahoga NP ๐Ÿž๏ธ ๐Ÿฅพ”

Slot Canyon Wonders ๐Ÿฅพ

The wonders of nature at itโ€™s best! Slot canyons are prevalent in the rugged southwest US, but Iโ€™ve also seen some very impressive versions in the desolate Badlands of South Dakota & the deep southern Georgia backcountry. These crazy crevices that are sliced out of rock faces by Mother Natureโ€™s yearly flash floods, post wakingContinue reading “Slot Canyon Wonders ๐Ÿฅพ”

Big Bend Adventure โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿฅพ

Iโ€™m the queen of weekend escapes. When I can find $11 flight deals, there is no limit to where I will end up. This was the year I make another dent in my quest to hike in every national park, as Big Bend hits my ticker #51 of 63 total. This vast skyline as farContinue reading “Big Bend Adventure โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿฅพ”

Sedona Round #3 ๐Ÿœ๏ธ

Letโ€™s do this! I rarely jump at the chance to return to any location, but Iโ€™m counting down the minutes to jump on a flight to Phoenix in early April. And Iโ€™m equally excited to bring a dear friend along for her first hiking excursion EVER & canโ€™t wait to see her reaction on seeingContinue reading “Sedona Round #3 ๐Ÿœ๏ธ”

Gadventures 22 trips ๐ŸŒŽ

Iโ€™m definitely spoiled and addicted to the adventure life. My travel vernacular continues to broaden with every trip that I add to my world resume. I prefer a fast paced, rugged venture out in nature (which isnโ€™t for everyone). To truly get lost and experience the little nuisances in a foreign country, is the perfectContinue reading “Gadventures 22 trips ๐ŸŒŽ”

ACC basketball champs ๐Ÿ†

I love the vibes in early March. College basketball brings an excitement (in my opinion) like no other. The โ€œwin or go homeโ€ mentality is contagious and so very addictive. I typically will frequent the Duke campus once a year to relive my college days and revel in a game in the legendary Cameron IndoorContinue reading “ACC basketball champs ๐Ÿ†”