Today is our last day in Philly and it feels like we’ve been here both a short time and a long time. Regardless, it’s been a great time. Lucky for me, since it was our last day we didn’t have to be up too early. I’d say I got up around 8:30-9 or so, which… Continue reading Day 3 : Magic Gardens
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Day 2 : We walked how much?!
After sleeping only 5 hours last night after a long day, I gotta say, it was difficult getting up this morning. Nonetheless, the show must go on because we had A LOT to do today. This is the only full day my parents had while here in Philly, and we’re all leaving about midday tomorrow.… Continue reading Day 2 : We walked how much?!
Day 1: A Day at the Zoo!
Happy New Year New Place 2023! If you’re new around here, let me give you a little background. When I turned 20 (in 2016), I made a goal to myself to go one new place every year. I’ve been lucky enough to be going strong so far, making this year’s trip my 7th! If you’re… Continue reading Day 1: A Day at the Zoo!
Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!
If you've been wondering why I haven't been giving many updates or sneak peaks on my newest release, Shelly Goes to Massachusetts, it's because my newsletter has been getting them! Anyone on my email list gets about 1 email a week and they've been including sneak peaks, giveaways, and updates. Be sure to join so… Continue reading Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!
Day 4: My last day in Chicago
My flight isn’t until this evening so I’m headed downtown to see if I can hang out at Riverwalk. It’s pretty much the only thing I haven’t gotten to see yet that I wanted to, and that’s probably all I will have time for today anyways. There’s a bus at 9:12 coming so I wake… Continue reading Day 4: My last day in Chicago
Day 3: Art, Fields, and Views!
Nowadays I don’t get as many steps in as I’d like to and given that I walked nearly 9 miles yesterday, my body is feeling it. However, it was blissful to be able to somewhat sleep in (until 8am) after such a long day. Today wasn’t as packed full of things to do as yesterday,… Continue reading Day 3: Art, Fields, and Views!
Day 2: Bean There, Done That
After about 5 hours of sleep, I was up and at ‘em getting ready to take on downtown Chicago! I was hoping to be getting to Cloud Gate aka The Bean early morning/sunrise to try and beat the crowd, but did not account for a one hour commute to the city via public transit so… Continue reading Day 2: Bean There, Done That
Day 1: Nervous, but ready to go!
We’re back for this years New Year New Place trip, and this time, we’re going to Chicago! If you don’t know what New Year New Place is, I made a goal when I was 20 to try and go somewhere new each year. So far I’ve done it every year since, and I always blog… Continue reading Day 1: Nervous, but ready to go!
Shelly’s Next Adventure Is…
I recently announced to my Instagram that Shelly, the young girl from two of my children's books, was going on her next adventure! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I published my first book Shelly Goes to Summer Camp in December 2020. Shelly goes to a sleepaway camp for the first time… Continue reading Shelly’s Next Adventure Is…
Day 2: The Fun Stuff
Once we woke up this morning, we were on our way to the Georgia Aquarium - after stopping at Dunkin of course. If you read my blog yesterday, you know this was the #1 thing I was looking forward to - and I was so excited! I am the kind of person who thinks going… Continue reading Day 2: The Fun Stuff
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