In fourth grade, I read a book a day. I was a voracious reader, and I loved it. As I’ve grown older (particularly as I had more school work), I fell out of the habit of pleasure reading frequently. Typically, when I read, I’ll devour a book in a day

Continue Reading

Just days before my 26th birthday this year, I started devising a “300 by 30 List” that I would attempt to fulfill over the next 4 years. There are a few items that I’ve “[redacted]” because they’re either personal, medical, or related to gifts I plan to

Continue Reading

Eating corn on the cob smothered in butter during a Memorial Day ’99 family BBQ Since we started dating, my boyfriend, Dan, has treated me to some fabulous dates. Just a few off the top of my head: A fabulous brunch at Iron Gate Restaurant located in

Continue Reading

I’ve only been on TikTok for about 6 months, but I love the app’s constant evolution. Each week, dozens of trends pop up, and in the last week, I had one of my all-time favorites appear on my For You Page (FYP). This TikTok trend reflects on all the

Continue Reading

“Where do you get the money to travel?” This is one of my most asked questions — that is when people dare ask it. We’ve been taught from a young age that money is a sensitive topic. You’re not supposed to ask someone about their financial situation.

Continue Reading

Each year during the month of December, I spend some time thinking about New Year’s resolutions. This isn’t a concentrated process. It’s not a big brainstorming session. Rather, it’s a slow process for me to consider what

Continue Reading

Do you have a place you’d go if wanted to get away from the world? I do. Now, I’m not silly enough to post that exact location on the internet. Then it couldn’t remain my hideout. However, I will say this. If I’m ever missing,

Continue Reading

A year ago this week, my Great Aunt Pat passed away. She was 93 years old. I wrote this reflection in March 2020 while on the Serengeti. *** My first adult interaction with Aunt Pat was when I was 16 years old in 2013. I had just finished my sophomore

Continue Reading

Until I traveled, I never truly understood what was meant when people said your “mind wandered.” Now, my mind is often physically elsewhere, and this phenomenon leaves the question, “Where is my mind today?” open for debate.There are some days I find my

Continue Reading

I’ll be the first to admit that the pandemic has gotten into my head. And I’m not just talking about changing the way I grocery shop or being nervous about going to the movies. There’s something about living through history that has altered

Continue Reading

For six months in 2019, my friends and family (no matter how loving) rarely knew where I was. They were constantly asking, “Where in the world is Kelsey?” This was my most avid year of travel yet as I worked and traveled full-time following my

Continue Reading