When Real Estate Burnout Meets French Daydreams In the fall of 2023, after a particularly grueling week in real estate, a particularly challenging client—let’s call him George—had us as his fifth listing agent, and his frustrations became our daily burden. I found myself questioning my…
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How to Host the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Party (Tulsa Style!)
Welcome to my annual Kentucky Derby extravaganza! As a lifelong horse lover and May baby, hosting this event is one of my favorite traditions. Not only does it fall right around my birthday and Cinco de Mayo, but it brings together so many of my…
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Saying Goodbye to our best friends: Letting Go of a Senior Pet with Love”
There are moments in life that feel impossibly hard. Moments that reshape you. One of those moments came for me recently, when I had to make the painful decision to put my senior dog to sleep. Sometimes, our pets become more to us than just…
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San Diego Adventures: Family, Fun & A Wedding on the Bay
I just returned from a whirlwind trip to San Diego, California, with my brother, Chad. If you’ve never been, let me tell you—San Diego is one of the best places in the U.S. for its weather alone. The climate is nearly perfect year-round, making it a…
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Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have to Be Torture: Small Changes, Big Impact
Back in my younger days, I ate whatever I wanted. Since we were always naturally thin and had no known health issues, we never thought much about what we put into our bodies. Fast forward to my adult life—-fast-paced work, and personal life including 12…
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Finding Joy in Life’s Hardest Moments
Life is precious. It’s something we all know, yet it’s easy to take for granted—until we’re faced with the reality of loss. I’ve seen a lot of death in my 41 years, more than I ever thought I would. I’ve been in the same room…
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Prepared for Anything: My Travels Taught Me About Planning and Flexibility
When I first started traveling, I thought I could simply pack my bags and head out on a whim. I used to book flights just a couple of weeks before my departure date, sometimes even less. What I didn’t know at the time was that…
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From Nervous Newcomer to Grateful Returning: My Costa Rica Journey
In my last blog post, I shared how I booked my first trip to Costa Rica just five days after my mother passed away. I was in a new world that I didn’t know how to navigate, and I needed an escape—an opportunity to breathe,…
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The Trips I Almost Never Took: Why You Shouldn’t Wait for the ‘Right Time’
Suppose you’ve spent time on social media lately. In that case, you’ve probably seen the viral photo of the elderly couple in Venice—cruising down the canal in a beautiful gondola, but completely asleep. It’s a heartbreaking image that teaches an important lesson: You can’t wait…