Just A Girl Giving Her Unsolicited Two Cents
It’s a brisk morning here in Raleigh at about 34 degrees. Although much better than Connecticut where it’s in the 20s, Izzy’s Floridian blood is freezing. We’re both wearing thermals, pants, long sleeves, and jackets. I also brought some headband ear warmers and gloves. First stop for today : breakfast. We found an Einstein’s Bagels… Continue reading Day 2: “This is so awesome”
My 9th annual New Year, New Place trip is officially a go! 2024 is the year we go to Raleigh, North Carolina! If you’ve been following along these trips the last 9 years, especially in the beginning, you may know I have a history of bad first days. Or at least day 1s never going… Continue reading Day 1: First Day Delays are Back
Coming to you again exactly 1 year since my last post, 6 Loans in 5 Years! The debt payoff continues as I’ve now paid off 7 out of 10* loans! This number* is usually 9, but last year's loan was my car loan, not a student loan (which is what this journey is primarily for). Therefore,… Continue reading 7 Loans in 6 Years!
Can you believe it's already this time of year?? We are BACK with our 4th Annual HCPP! If you're new to this project, welcome! A little insight - I started this project in 2021, and after getting amazing feedback decided to make it annual. 4 years strong so far! Check out previous years' posts under… Continue reading 4th Annual Homeless Care Package Project!
In case you missed it, Shelly and Coco have their next adventure planned! In just 2 months, on November 10th, they'll be visiting Arizona! If you don't know who Shelly and Coco are, they are the 2 main characters in my educational, traveling series the Adventures of Shelly and Coco. The two best friends travel… Continue reading Shelly & Coco are traveling again!
This blog is essentially 4 years in the making. So grab your popcorn, your favorite drink, and pop a squat, because this is long and a doozy. However, one that will be worth your time. Put yourself back into 2020 for a moment. It's late March, there's a global pandemic, the country is essentially shutting… Continue reading I Should’ve Been a Lawyer
Almost 4 months since I announced the beginning of my 3rd Annual project, I am back with a final recap! If you've been following along for the last 3 years, you know we've done something a little different each time. The first year we gave some bags to those on the streets as well as… Continue reading SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Coming to you again exactly 1 year since my last post, 5 Loans in 4 Years, 2 years after my 4 Loans in 3 Years, and 3 years after my 2 Loans in 2 Years post! The debt payoff continues as I’ve now paid off 6ish out of 9 loans! I say 6ish, because this journey was primarily… Continue reading 6 Loans in 5 Years!
If you've been a follower, you're probably aware of this passion project of mine from the last 2 years. If you're not, feel free to check out the other years' posts. I typically start this project on November 1st, but this year I'm trying something new and starting a month early! I figure this way… Continue reading 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!
Today officially marks the five year anniversary of my move from Florida to Connecticut! On one hand it feels like I just moved here, and on the other I feel like I've been here forever. While I did give a little six month and three year update, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading 5 Years Already + Exciting News?!
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