A few summers ago I was lucky enough to visit Isle Royale National Park, a bucket list destination for Yoopers & outdoor enthusiasts alike. One of my childhood friends Brandon invited me to come along for a fishing trip and camping on West Caribou Island. We spent the … [Read more...]
A Love Letter to California
10/20 by 1 Comment
Every so often I look through my drafts to see the posts I once had a thought of writing. I just came across one I had started a year ago as I was approaching my one year anniversary of moving to Los Angeles. I clearly forgot to finish and post the rest of it, but suddenly I find another year has … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Marathon Recap
11/10 by Leave a Comment
I'm officially a marathoner!!! I ran the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon this weekend. It's been a goal of mine to run a marathon for years and I can't believe I finally checked it off the list. My roommate Faith talked me into signing up the day before the race, which I know goes against … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
11/01 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a quick breakfast recipe as the holidays are approaching? Look no further than these simple and sticky pecan rolls that everyone will enjoy! November 1st means the start of the holiday season! These simple and delicious pecan rolls are incredibly easy to whip up if you have … [Read more...]
2021 Update
06/08 by 5 Comments
Hello! I’m back after a (brief:) 2+ year break from posting, but I just wanted to put out an update for anyone still reading! Last month, I graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. I also commissioned as a second lieutenant into the … [Read more...]
Alaska: Hatcher Pass, Cooper Landing, Seward Highway, & Whittier
07/06 by 2 Comments
Hello! I hope that everyone had a great fourth. I missed being home for it, but I still had a good time here watching cars go off the cliff :) https://youtu.be/fhLNen06JCc The most incredible thing has happened since I've been in Alaska. I am completely, 100% happy. For the first time in what … [Read more...]
Alaska: Kenai Lake, Seward, and Homer
06/25 by 3 Comments
Hello!! Here I am writing from my house in ALASKA. I’ve been here for almost three weeks now and I truly feel like I could stay forever (or maybe until the long and dark winter comes..) ;) If you're wondering why I’m here, who I’m with, where I’m staying…I’m renting a house with about ten other … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned My First Year of College
05/29 by 12 Comments
Hello friends! As of a few weeks ago, I finished my first year of college at Michigan Tech. Today I thought it would be fun to share some lessons I learned and things I did over the year! I fell off the face of blog world (again) but I'll have some time this summer and I have some things to write … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving in Utah
11/26 by 1 Comment
Hello everyone! I'm back in my dorm after a quick trip to Utah to see family for Thanksgiving. I have three weeks left of classes, a week of finals, and I'll be done with my first semester of college! Wow did it go by fast. Here are some highlights from the trip! Mass Sunday my mom and I went to … [Read more...]
Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run Half Marathon
11/01 by 8 Comments
I finished a long day of classes and a chemistry exam today and have some extra time tonight. I wanted to talk about what I did this weekend - I completed half marathon #6! (I think...). This was a race I've been wanting to do for years and I can finally say I've done it. I would definitely … [Read more...]
Mount Bohemia Color Tour
10/20 by 1 Comment
As promised in my last post, here are all the pictures from last weekend! After my half marathon, Mikey and I went on the chair lift for the Mount Bohemia Color Tour. The views were some of the prettiest fall colors I've ever seen, and we lucked out with the weather being unusually warm for fall. If … [Read more...]
Mount Bohemia Half Marathon
10/12 by 9 Comments
Hello! It's Thursday night here in my dorm and for once I don't have any homework that absolutely needs to be done right now. This past weekend I ran in the half marathon in the Mount Bohemia Trail Running Festival!! I know I should have at least mentioned it but it was a spur of the moment … [Read more...]
