Happy Holidays 2025!

Hello, folks! With the holiday season in full swing, I would like to take a pause and wish all of you a wonderful time of the year. I am enjoying this holiday season at home with my partner and family, relaxing after a busy, but fruitful year filled with tons of travel and big milestones … Continue reading Happy Holidays 2025!

Top Yarn Stores I’ve Visited in My Travels (GUEST POST)

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Hi, folks! This post will be a little different, as my lovely fiancée has written a guest post to share on the blog! Enjoy reading this article that combines travel and knitting-- all in one! 🙂 Top Yarn Stores I’ve Visited in My Travels (GUEST POST) If you are … Continue reading Top Yarn Stores I’ve Visited in My Travels (GUEST POST)

Destination: Calgary, Canada

Skyline of Calgary (October 2024) It had been over 15 years since I last visited Canada-- I hadn't gone back since I was in my teens, so it made returning to the neighbors up north surreal as an adult. I'd previously visited the west and east coasts of Canada, so this time, I would be … Continue reading Destination: Calgary, Canada

Orchids (poem)

(inspired by Lille, France-- October 2015) Orchids Bright lips lean into each other over the lazy balcony,their purple locks beckon strangers to stop and admire their Saturday song, petals coy like feathers floatingalong the streets of Flanders. The morning is alive in the air,dancing on your breath like thoughtsof first snow in October, a time … Continue reading Orchids (poem)

I Am One-Year Sober.

Photo by Roberto Vivancos on Pexels.com Hi, all. Today's post is different from what I usually post on this blog, as I usually focus on my travels and travel-related content. However, I figure that this is a huge milestone in my life that I wanted to share with all of you, as I'm really proud … Continue reading I Am One-Year Sober.