An avid reader navigating life through stories!
In 1975, three thousand children were airlifted out of Saigon to be adopted into Western homes. When Mindy, one of those children, announces her plans to return to Vietnam to find her birth mother, her loving adoptive family is suddenly thrown back to the events surrounding her unconventional arrival into their lives. Though her father …
Malibu 1983. Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party is here once again, and every attendee has wild expectations for the night. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, surfer, and supermodel; Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer and the other an established photographer; and Kit, the youngest, just starting to pave her way. …
If you know Bryan and I, you know we love finding fun coffee shops to hang out in. Exploring a new city has given us the opportunity to find so many new coffee shops. We’ve had a bit of time to visit a few so I wanted to share some of our favorites. Come visit …
Hello friends! I’m so eager to share the beauty of Bass Lake Path. It is located directly behind my apartment complex, and is so beautiful to explore. This nature preserve is great for walking and biking. We live right off a busy street, so this path is unexpectedly quiet and tucked away. On a warm …
Ohhhh man. It has been just over one week since I moved states and let me tell you, it has not been easy. Leaving behind family, a job I was thriving at, friends, and my home has been so challenging. Before leaving, my expectations were high, I was bright eyed and ready to go! … …
Hello friends and happy April! I am so eager for spring and sunshine, this winter has felt so long. As the month is beginning, it is the perfect time to pick up a new book and get reading. For this months book club, I’m highlighting a spectacular read: The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan. …
The financial responsibility of paying for college is a burden our generation is carrying heavily, and the thought of spending money on a trip abroad seems unnecessary. Studying abroad seemed like a dream I would never achieve. One afternoon, in my English class, a professor came in and presented the “England: Culture in Context” study …
This past weekend, I traveled to Chicago, IL to see the popular show Hamilton. Saturday, mid-morning, we boarded a train and made our way to the city. I have been here numerous times, but it’s always exciting to explore a place away from home and discover places new to me. My goal for 2019 is to adventure, …
In 2019, I promised myself to make the best of every moment and to explore more. With a thirst for adventure, I made a trip to visit my boyfriend at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. For those of you who may not know, it is about a nine hour drive north from where I live. …