Escape the Grind

How do you turn it off? When I’m in the work zone, I’m laser focused and nothing can derail my drive. An event planner is always on and with many functions in different stages, it is a huge puzzle with very delicate layers all stacked together with pressure building as the days until showtime tickContinue reading “Escape the Grind”

Floyen, NorwayπŸ§ŒπŸ‡³πŸ‡΄

First day of vacation in Norway and I immediately hit the funicular to explore the upper cliff side of Bergen, known as Floyen. The views and weather were stunning on a gorgeous September day. There were plentiful hiking trails and I enjoyed the trek to the hidden lake. Then I climbed through troll forest andContinue reading “Floyen, NorwayπŸ§ŒπŸ‡³πŸ‡΄”

Birthday sunset cruise β›΅οΈπŸŒ…

It’s hard to genuinely surprise me. I can usually read the clues and between the lines, so this year’s annual birthday pilgrimage was an unexpected highlight of the year. Due to recent hurricane damage, being hit by a distracted driver 2 days prior totaling my jeep and a busy fall work schedule, we opted toContinue reading “Birthday sunset cruise β›΅οΈπŸŒ…”

Devil’s Kitchen trek

This trek was an absolute delight! Being my 97th National Monument visited, it says a lot that this is my absolute FAVORITE to date. I was truly blown away! Before even escaping the comfort of my car AC, the 23 mile scenic drive was easily one of the best in the country passing by mindContinue reading “Devil’s Kitchen trek”

3:20am wake up call to adventure

3:20am the alarm echos and I break out of bed like a bolt of lightning. Afraid of being late for my Dry Tortugas National Park adventure, I had packed my bag the night prior and was out the door in 11 mins flat. Being a holiday weekend in the FL Keys, every dive motel isContinue reading “3:20am wake up call to adventure”

Glass dome glamping πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄

I had been looking forward to this stay since I originally added Norway to my bucket list six years ago. Knowing that it endcapped a week of trekking in the majestic highlands towards the end of the 2022 season, it was to be one of the highlights and rewards for the 50+ miles conquered. AfterContinue reading “Glass dome glamping πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄”

Rattlesnake Canyon trek

It was a 102 degree scorcher in late July but I was determined to conquer this 9 mi very remote trek. With 35+ arches gracing this path, the eye candy was amazing! I knew getting to the start of this remote trek was going to be tough and I did end up getting lost inContinue reading “Rattlesnake Canyon trek”

Disney Cruise 2022 πŸš’

Even though I’m blessed to have already been on 23 Disney Cruises, it’s been over 8 years since my last sailing! Who is over the moon excited?!? And to be able to twist the arms of some of my favorite people on this planet to hop onboard together (of course I exaggerate because it wasContinue reading “Disney Cruise 2022 πŸš’”

Garth Brooks Soundcheck

Unexpected perks are truly blessings. Volunteering to work guest services for our suites on the biggest concert ever hosted at Camping World Stadium, I really had the mindset to just be ready for anything amongst the 70,000 guests. I had seen Garth for my 40th birthday and it was over the top amazing (even thoughContinue reading “Garth Brooks Soundcheck”

Glacier hike πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄

This was the crazy adventure I didn’t know I needed. After strapping on 3 inch crampons, helmet, harness and grabbing an ice axe, we got secured to our teammates via rope. Who would entrust me with an axe and what did we just get ourselves into? The daunting 300m vertical ice field ahead made usContinue reading “Glacier hike πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄”