Back in September, we had the opportunity to go on an unforgettable trip to a couple places in the Middle East, one of which was Dubai. When you think of Dubai, you may think of the palm tree-shaped islands or the Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world), but there’s so much more to […]
I feel more connected to the seasons this year than I ever have before, like each one is tethered to my soul. There’s no specific reason I’ve been feeling this way other than I’ve just been paying more attention to every small shift. I feel these shifts internally. I feel each season come to life. […]
It’s difficult to put into words my adoration for summer. The most vivid memories I have are ones that took place during the warmer months of the year — my dad pulling me on the slalom ski and going for terrifying tube rides on Center Hill Lake, making the annual trek up the mountain to […]
One of my favorite outdoor summer activities in Knoxville is seeing the sunflower fields at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area in South Knoxville near Ijams Nature Center (pronounced “eye-yams,” not “eye-jams”). I first heard about these massive sunflower fields when I was in college, but each summer I’d travel back home to Nashville, […]
With each trip to the mountains I come back feeling extra thankful to live a short drive down the road from such beautiful views. June is my favorite time to visit the mountains because the flowers are in full bloom and the bluegreen mountainsides bathed in sunlight are too pretty to fully capture in a […]
As a way to celebrate our two-year wedding anniversary and also for just a fun, last minute overnighter, we went on a mini backpacking trip in Frozen Head State Park. We knew about Frozen Head from the famous Barkley Marathons documentary (totally watch this on Netflix if you haven’t already) but had never been hiking […]
Rather than buy each other traditional gifts for Christmas this past year, Daniel and I “gifted” each other an experience: a western Caribbean cruise! We had the best time and got to see some beautiful new places together. I agree with what Daniel said at one point — a cruise is a great way to get […]
