I'm not going to lie, I had a bit of anxiety leading up to this trip. It has been several years since I did an international trip without friends or family by my side, but I pushed outside my comfort zone, and I'm glad I went. I spent the last week in Roatan, Honduras volunteering … Continue reading Roatan with World Vets
Achieving a Summery Glow Without the Sun
I found myself staring at my blindingly pale skin in the mirror a mere week before my upcoming trip. It's been pretty chilly and rainy here in the Bay Area this winter so I've been layering up. Most of my skin hasn't seen the sun in weeks or maybe even months. I've always had fair … Continue reading Achieving a Summery Glow Without the Sun
Cutting Plastic From My Shower Routine
Have you ever thought about how many plastic bottles you go through each year for your shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash, etc? You can recycle the cleaned out bottles, but if the brand you buy doesn't use recycled packaging materials, you are still buying new plastics with each new bottle. I recently decided to … Continue reading Cutting Plastic From My Shower Routine
Becoming a Wildlife Vet Tech
I get this question a lot: "How did you get into wildlife medicine?" The truth is, it's a highly competitive field, and there's no one right way to break into the field. A lot of it has to do with luck and timing. Here's what I tell people when they ask how I did it. … Continue reading Becoming a Wildlife Vet Tech
My Carry-On Essentials
Take enough trips, and you start to get a routine down when it comes time to pack. Thanks to my type A personality, I always make a packing list to make sure I don't forget anything important. These items are always in my carry-on: 1. A variety of entertainment options. I get bored easily, so I … Continue reading My Carry-On Essentials
Weekend in Portland, OR
The weekend started off a bit rocky, but in the end, we had a wonderful getaway to Portland for my husband's birthday. I had been there once before, but this was his first trip. Originally, we were supposed to take the Coast Starlight train from San Jose, CA up to Portland, but after several hours of … Continue reading Weekend in Portland, OR
‘Cockpit Confidential’ Will Ease Your Flying Fears
If you're at all like me, you love to travel, but flying can make you a bit apprehensive. Well, get ready to loosen your grip on the arm rest. A friend recently gave me a copy of Cockpit Confidential by pilot Patrick Smith and this book changed everything. Smith effortlessly takes you through all of … Continue reading ‘Cockpit Confidential’ Will Ease Your Flying Fears
Camping in Yosemite’s Wawona Campground
I absolutely love camping, but it's been a couple of years since I've had the time to get a trip together. We've lived on the west coast for 5 1/2 years but I had never been to Yosemite, so about 6 months ago, I logged on to recreation.gov to see if there was a campsite available … Continue reading Camping in Yosemite’s Wawona Campground
Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
Before this weekend, I hadn't been to Chicago since I was 8 years old, so I don't really remember much other than pizza and SUE the T. Rex. When a work conference put me in the midwest the week before, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and make a vacation out of it. … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
Hiking Edgewood County Park
I never got around to writing about my hike from last Saturday, but better late than never! Last weekend I hiked in Edgewood Park in San Mateo County. I completed a loop that was just over 1.6 miles, and was a mix of shaded and open areas. It was a very hot day, so the shaded … Continue reading Hiking Edgewood County Park
