I am a 31 year old, and I confess I have a growing, in-the-process sense of self: “the way a person thinks about and views his or her traits, beliefs, and purpose within the world.” Deborah Teasley, Study.com. Who are you? What do you like to do or not like to do? What are you […]
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I believe it’s important to do things with excellence in all that we do. Even when it comes to Instagram. This is a more intentional decision I made within the last few weeks. Two ways I’ve been trying to accomplish this is by using the Instagram “grid” and posting one photo a day, which I’ve […]
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Finally. The snow has come! It’s been the mildest of winters, so they say here in Michigan. On Friday, January 17, 2019, the snow starts to stick and I wake up to a winter wonderland. Coming from California, this “mild winter” feels like the “dead of winter.” It doesn’t make sense that it can be […]
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Day 6 || Springfield, MO 🠢 Mooresville, IN Leaving Springfield I thought I’d at least stop by St. Louis to say hello; but honestly, what I wanted most was to drive straight to my destination to spend time with Jesus and relax. I knew if I stopped to tour around, I’d be tempted to explore […]
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Day 5 || Oklahoma City, OK ⥇ Tulsa, OK 🠢 Springfield, MO I left my AirBnb pretty late as I gave my host some tips on how to make the space more hospitable. I’m pretty laid back with my housing situation when I’m paying a lower price point, but this one was one of my […]
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Day 4 || Albuquerque, NM âžµ Amarillo, TX ⥇ Oklahoma City, OK Life is better with daylight. – Amy ♥ GOOD MORNING! I’m coming for you, Old Town Albuquerque. Thank you, Day’s Inn for the instant oatmeal and the fruit to-go. Old Town would still be sleeping by the time I arrived; hence my plan: snap […]
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Day 3  ||  Flagstaff, AZ ➵ Sedona, AZ ➵ Holbrook, AZ ➵ Albuquerque, NM The Grand Canyon International Hostel was my second hostel experience and it has completely redeemed my first one. Moving forward I know to request an all female room. I learned that I prefer the hostel price with the kitchen, communal amenities, […]
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Ready for day 2? 😉 Day 2  ||  Williams, AZ ➵ Grand Canyon, AZ ➵ Flagstaff, AZ Today I planned to see both the Grand Canyon and Sedona with some time in Flagstaff in between. Sweet barista Tori from the previous evening even helped me plan a tentative itinerary to do it all before sunset. So, […]
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Hello Friends! I was planning on writing one post for my Route 66 adventure, but I already have too long a post for DAY 1 that I might have to create multiple posts. I’ll try my best to keep it entertaining for you to stay on the ride! Day 1  ||  Los Angeles, CA 🠢  Needles, […]
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Friends, I am more than thrilled to begin my roadtrip to Michigan. I won’t be tied down to any major responsibilities or tempted to schedule hangouts with anyone. The pressure to prove myself to everyone around me will be gone. I can simply enjoy life and focus on what the Lord has for me. I am not sure […]
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