Adventure 1; Welcome to Seattle.

Adventure 1: Seattle, Washington Dec 29, 2013 – Jan 2, 2014 Each New Year in an attempt to start off on the right foot, I try to bring in the year in a new city. Given my new goals for 2014 it would seem fitting to start the year- on an adventure. Adventure #1 is…

I am so in love.

I never knew what it was like to completely fall I love with a location until I visited Seattle. Of course, I have been in lust with exotic locations such as New Zealand but, the feeling I get in Seattle is like non other. There is something about that magical city that draws me in…

Colors Bold & Bright.

There are some people, who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other. This weekend at the Gorge the difference between reality and fantasy seemed to be the reoccurring theme. The magic that the gorge sheds on those who are…

Ireland Part 1: The Take Off.

The familiar tears started forming behind my eyes as I hugged my Mother goodbye one last time. Sure, I had traveled alone before, even across the seas but something about her being there to see me off on my adventure made me a little emotional. The airport was bustling for so early on a Thursday…

YOLO

For one reason or another the phrase “You Only Live Once” or ‘YOLO’ seemed to hit the mainstream media early last winter and fans ate it up. Arguably Mae West coined the term YOLO long ago when she said, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”  Eh? Eh!? Anyway,…

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

When you live in the city, often time’s people think they cannot get out, get active and experience the natural beauty of the world. More often than not that is a huge misconception that needs to be put to rest. In the metro area of The Twin Cities there are some amazing hiking trails and parks…