As I sit here writing this, my husband and I are a mere three weeks out from our first trip to England and Scotland. My husband will also soon be visiting Japan for the first time. All of this upcoming travel got me thinking about the many wonderful resources we have at our finger tips. … Continue reading My Favorite Travel Planning Resources
I Stopped Dieting & Started Eating Intuitively
In today's culture, and especially in the age of social media, there is so much pressure for both women and men to have "perfect" thin physiques. This expectation leads to chronic yo-yo dieting for a lot of people. For many, it can start at a very young age. For me, it started in high school. … Continue reading I Stopped Dieting & Started Eating Intuitively
First hike of 2019! El Corte De Madera Creek
This past weekend, the weather cleared up and the sun finally came out! You know what that means? Time for the first hike of the year! If you've followed my blog, you know that I try to go hiking pretty regularly once the weather gets nice. It's one of my self-care things. On Saturday, my … Continue reading First hike of 2019! El Corte De Madera Creek
My Favorite Things About Spring & Summer
Now that the weather is warming up and the sun is out more, I can't help but to daydream about all the fun that comes with it. Don't get me wrong, I like winter too. The holidays, snow, cozy clothes. But at some point, enough is enough, and it's time for some fun in the … Continue reading My Favorite Things About Spring & Summer
Review of the ProShotCase for iPhone
I recently took a trip to Roatan, Honduras. One of the major things this island is known known for is its diving and snorkeling. About a week before my trip, I pulled out my nearly six year old water proof camera only to find it would no longer turn on. Upon further inspection, I found … Continue reading Review of the ProShotCase for iPhone
A Week in Roatan with World Vets
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 A Week in 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
