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
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
My family and I recently spent 17 days in Florida. Our first destination was TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach. It’s located on the west coast of Florida on the Gulf shores and is one of our all-time favorite places. I was so excited to return, it’s a tropical paradise I completely adore. We stayed four nights, five days at TradeWinds. The weather was … Continue reading Exploring St. Pete Beach and TradeWinds Island Resorts
UPDATE 10/23/18 I have officially completed Liift4’s 8-week program! I lost a total of 7 pounds and 17.5 inches! Read below for more information on the program and send me a DM on instagram if you want to join me for round 2! This summer I joined Beachbody OnDemand. Think Netflix for online workouts–its basically a subscription to hundreds of workouts accessible on your laptop, … Continue reading Kicking butt with LIIFT 4: A Beachbody workout program review
The Minnesota Instagram-famous, single soft-serve ice cream food truck, MN Nice Cream, has found itself a permanent home in North East Minneapolis, MN. The newly opened ice cream shop is uber cute and the perfect place to satisfy any sweet tooth or do-it-for-the-instapic craving. Their sugary treats are fun, absolutely picture-worthy and can be made into all sorts of creative concoctions with the plethora of wacky … Continue reading Extravagant toppings and glitter ice cream galore at MN Nice Cream in NE Minneapolis, MN
I found my new favorite coffee shop on Instagram, and it’s even better in real life. Cafe Astoria is located in downtown St. Paul and its latte art is out of this world. I’ve never enjoyed creative coffee like this — it’s stunningly colorful and tastes as good as it looks. Cafe Astoria has been open for about a year. Its an outpost in the … Continue reading Latte Art gets creative and colorful at Cafe Astoria in St. Paul, MN
If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you have to visit Griffith Observatory. It offers the most stunning views of LA and gives prime viewing of the Hollywood Sign. If you’re a sucker for city skylines, the trip to the park won’t disappoint. It’s popular at sunset and is free (besides parking). The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. … Continue reading Griffith Observatory is a MUST DO in Los Angeles, California
As seen originally published in The UNW Examiner. Failing to get enough sleep can be detrimental to your health. When in college, sleep is especially a struggle: students find themselves busy balancing credits, meeting academic deadlines and keeping up with the demands of work and social activities. On campus at The University of Northwestern – St. Paul, Health Services and Counseling Services are no strangers … Continue reading Not getting enough sleep during finals week? It’s actually way worse than you might think
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