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When One Door Closes, Another One Opens

When One Door Closes, Another One Opens

It’s been about a month since I started my long, short-term “vacation”. First, I can’t believe it has been THAT long. But at the same time, it seems like no time has passed at all. I originally thought I would be posting once a week, 

Local Adventure: National Zoo

Local Adventure: National Zoo

Last weekend I was supposed to hiking and “finding myself” in the middle of the woods, but due to the impending hurricane, my “retreat” got canceled. Darn you, hurricane! But on the flip side, though, I had an open weekend to do something…anything. So what 

Living the DMV Life to the Fullest (9/15-9/22)

Living the DMV Life to the Fullest (9/15-9/22)

Who has been to Washington DC?  I have lived outside this city my entire life and I am always amazed what it has to offer each time I venture downtown. While I wish I could live in DC (rent is a little ridiculous; let alone 

“Retreat” 2018

“Retreat” 2018

Update, prior to posting: the retreat has been canceled! I am keeping this post, though. I didn’t change anything – this post is an authentic, original post. I will use the free time to reconnect in a different way. The last line of my post really 

Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor, Maine

“Baa-Ha-Ba” they say.  Or for those non-New Englanders, it’s “Bar Harbor”. The main attraction of my entire New England adventure. It wound up to be everything everyone said it would be. The downtown area was as cute as can be. Acadia National Park was captivating. 

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Before going to the state of New Hampshire, I couldn’t say that I had high hopes of anything special or even cool in the small state. But after staying in Hampton Beach, I realize it wasn’t too bad. It kind of reminds me Ocean City, 

South Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)

South Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)

“South Yahmouth”…at the Cape.  The only reason I came back to the Cape was for a childhood friend’s wedding. Otherwise, I’ve been once and don’t really need to go back. I personally think Cape Cod is overrated. Butttt the wedding was lovely and I had