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Oct 2, 20241 min read
"The thing about Memphis is that it's pleasingly off-kilter"
Prior to going to Memphis, a couple of people I knew had already seen Graceland and told me not to go. In their experience it was dirty...
Sep 27, 20241 min read
"Savannah is like a beautiful painting come to life"
In Savannah I had to relearn how to travel based on other peoples needs, not just my own. On this trip I was with both of my grandparents...
Sep 20, 20241 min read
"The thing is home feels good to leave and even better to come back" in Charlotte
I normally don't post photos of family members or friends without their consent. But this trip in Charlotte was so incredibly special...
Sep 13, 20241 min read
"In the rush to get back to normal, use this time to consider (what's worth rushing back to)"
Wilmington has become my place to go whenever I need to rest and just enjoy myself. To shake off the cobwebs of my life and start over. I...
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Friendship in Tallahassee
My colleague that became buddies and met in person for the first time in Tallahassee. This is where we went from colleagues to friends....
Aug 30, 20241 min read
"Quebec does not have opinions, only sentiments"
I have two sisters. One that is 4 years younger, the other is 12 years younger. This trip, I took my youngest sister to Quebec during her...
Aug 23, 20241 min read
"A man who governs his passions is master of his world"
Through the last 9 months, I have gotten the honor of traveling the world. Seeing places that were never going to be on my bucket list,...
Aug 16, 20242 min read
"Attitude is everything"
It's funny, being away from family, or friends, or whoever for a long period of time helps provide such a different perspective that...
Aug 9, 20243 min read
"A birthday is a time to reflect on the year gone by, but to also set your goals for the upcoming year."
While we were in Florence, it was my birthday. Growing up, birthday's were a big deal. My father created a song to wake us up with and...
Aug 2, 20244 min read
Love on Celiac Cruise - Greek Isles 2024
Two years ago, my sisters friend was diagnosed with celiac disease. She was 15 years old, same age as me when I got my diagnosis. My mom...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
"Peace is the simplicity of heart, serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, the bond of love" Love in Pietrelcina
When I was 13 months old, my baby brother was born. A few weeks later, my paternal grandfather, my brother's namesake, died. Many of us...
Jul 19, 20242 min read
"Going, going, going... gone!"
When you have celiac disease, you are more likely than not, a planner. You don't want to be stuck anywhere, especially not on a busy day...
Jul 12, 20243 min read
"Where there is kindness there is goodness. Where there is goodness there is magic." Love in Disneyland Paris
I could do a post about the cultural differences between Disney World and Disneyland Paris, but instead I have a story to share that made...
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Love on the Celiac River Cruise 2021
I came into this experience genuinely so afraid. Afraid of how it would go with my sister, afraid of how I would handle it, afraid if I...
Jun 28, 20241 min read
"Living the French Dream" in Nice
Getting to visit Nice I got to have a sense of pride with my French speaking skills. I haven't taken french in about 9 years since I sat...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
"When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, And then I don't feel so bad"
When I was growing up, my favorite place in the world was my grandmother and grandfather's house, aka Mama and Papa. It was the only...
Jun 14, 20242 min read
"If someone is gracious enough to give me a second chance, they won't need to give me a third" Love in Vienna
A few years ago, my sister and I went on one of the Celiac Cruises along the Danube River and one of the port stops was Vienna. We were...
Jun 7, 20242 min read
"Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable"
Throughout my entire life, I have always had a fire in my belly. I have always felt deeply and been filled with passion. This has been...
May 31, 20241 min read
"Opening yourself up to someone takes a lot of courage and trust"
In Barcelona, especially on the GLUTEN FREE FOOD TOUR, I learned the value of opening up. The other two ladies on the tour, who were...
May 24, 20242 min read
"Just seeing Madrid coming into view, I was so ready to explore and meet new people"
I had the most amazing experience with making friends in Madrid. On the first tour I went on, I ran into two fellow solo travelers and...
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