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  • Forever Pura Vida

    My favorite place on this planet so far is unquestionably Costa Rica. I had been once in 2017 on my honeymoon, and again in 2021, less than a year before my separation. Both trips were exquisite, but they were also… Continue reading

    Forever Pura Vida
  • The Hardest Hike of My Life

    Before each of my solo adventures, I have traditionally had a night of contemplation where I ask myself what in the actual hell I am doing. Before my four-day Suwannee River trip in November of 2022, I sat in my… Continue reading

    The Hardest Hike of My Life
  • Dashboard Lights, a Paddleboard and a Business Trip

    Business travel is something I have become quite accustomed to over the years. Working in franchising means a lot of networking, so attending conferences, tradeshows and Meet the Team Days is a natural part of the gig.   When I… Continue reading

    Dashboard Lights, a Paddleboard and a Business Trip
  • Havasupai Stole My Heart

    Hi everyone! I’m exploring this whole blogging thing. I wrote this in April 2023, most of it on a sticky note app on my cell phone, in a desert canyon. This is a tribute to one of the coolest places… Continue reading

    Havasupai Stole My Heart