Dive In: Turkey Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

I absolutely FROTH over this recipe. Just wanted to get you guys excited. But honestly, this dish is my go-to for meal prepping, for a quick dinner, for delicious leftovers, and for any time I’m craving a lean, veggie and protein-filled meal…with a teeny bit of cheese. If you haven’t...

The Lifeguard

Salt. It’s everywhere. Another strong gust of wind blows my blonde hair across my face, whipping the strands tightly around my head. I can’t help but think of them as tentacles – sticky arms of a jellyfish constantly outstretched and reaching for more. I giggle to myself and roll...

Wrapped In Chords

The hardest chords produce the most beautiful songs— I remind myself as my eyes lock on the toasted caramel guitar propped in the corner, a thin layer of dust and windblown dirt frosted over the curves. My breath sharpens and my hands begin twitching, itching to hold you, to...

That One Time I Moved To Australia | A One-Year Review

It seems like just yesterday I was looking to my left, gazing out the plane window as I descended into the Sydney airport. I was fixated on all the yachts anchored in the water, how the Harbour Bridge looked so majestic at 6am, as the sun rose and the...

When You Try To Turn A Beautiful Girl Ugly

When you try to turn a beautiful girl ugly, you will only see yourself. You will forget there is a second person next to you, a second pair of eyes that see you at your highest, eyes that drop down to the floor when she realizes you see your...

(Half) A World Out Of Reach

I sit here, a hunched-over skeleton burning alive as I watch the ink bleed from this pen. I think about where I am and how distance is more than just miles. I close my eyes to see the darkness of my lids, only to find myself locked into your...

That One Time I Moved To Australia | A 75-Day Review

In 2005, I envisioned a beautiful dream. A wild, bizarre, “dream-on-girl-you-sound-like-a-crazy-person” kind of dream. I became utterly obsessed (and I mean creepily obsessed) with the country of Australia and knew I wanted to one day move down under. It started with visions of kangaroos and surfing, grew into curiosity...

Saturate Your Life With Honesty

Honesty is more than just the act of not telling a lie. Honesty is that rare gem of a personality trait that, in my opinion, is the most important to not only find in others, but also build up and ignite within yourself. Sure, it’s no good to tell...