This past week I went on a girls trips to Phoenix, Arizona with my mom and sister. It was our first time out of state since February. We took the summer off from traveling because of COVID, but with places and college tours opening back up this fall, we packed our bags and went for it. We landed in Phoenix Tuesday morning. Everything about flying … Continue reading ARIZONA IN OCTOBER AND TIPS FOR TRAVELING DURING COVID
When I was 13 I went to my first arena concert. Justin Bieber’s My World Tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis on June 29, and I recall a lot of the details vividly. I remember where our seats were, what it felt like in the room as we walked in, the pounding of the bass as music flowed from the stage to the crowd, … Continue reading Music i’ve enjoyed consuming in 2020
I think labeling this year as “wild” is something we can all agree on universally. I doubt there is a person who would challenge me on the thought that 2020 has been the furthest thing from normal. Like many, how I thought this year would unfold has had to constantly be reshaped as the months went on. Now all of a sudden it’s October, and … Continue reading Summer 2020 photo journal
This month I traveled to Arizona. We stayed in Phoenix and took a day trip up to Sedona to explore the beautiful desert town and redrocks. I love mixing nature, travel, and photography. Here is a photo recap of my three favorite Arizona destinations: White Tank Mountain Regional Park – 30 miles from Phoenix Sedona – 116 miles north of Phoenix Sedona is easily … Continue reading Arizona: Exploring Sedona and Phoenix
I just met my favorite band in the entire world and they knew who I was. I’m still so shook. People kept telling me leading up to our meet and greet that this would happen, but I had no idea it would unfold the way it did. LANY consists of the sweetest people in the world–including the band, crew, and fans. I met LANY at … Continue reading What it’s like meeting LANY
If you know me, you know I love nothing more than traveling, spontaneity, and a good concert. So when my mom brought up the conversation of road tripping to the east coast to visit my brother who lives near DC, I was more than down. The longest road trip I’ve ever done was about 10 hours one way, so driving from Minnesota to Bethesda, Maryland … Continue reading End of summer road trip: Minnesota to the east coast
I just spent a week back in Los Angeles. The reason? My favorite band in the entire world played a sold-out show at the iconic Greek Theatre in Griffith Park. They also played the following night at The Shrine. Two LANY shows on the west coast in the city they’re based in? There was no way I was missing it. Hometown gigs for your favorite … Continue reading LANY TWICE IN LOS ANGELES
My family and I just took a summer trip to Los Angeles, California. One of my favorite cities in the world. We went for a family vacation and to catch my favorite band LANY play a sold-out concert at the iconic Greek Theatre in Griffith Park. We spent six days on the west coast and enjoyed staying in West Hollywood near Fairfax, hiking in the … Continue reading California in June: A summer trip to LA
On January 23, I turned 22 in Los Angeles! Que up every lyric from Taylor’s Swift song by the same title because honestly, that’s all that’s pumping through my speakers in 2019. I don’t know about you, but I’M FEELIN 22! I got to spend my birthday in one of my absolute favorite places – Southern California. What started as a joke to my mom … Continue reading Turning 22 in Los Angeles, California
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