There’s something transformative about traveling alone. For me, it came after a major life shift, a breakup with someone who had introduced me to the world of travel. I didn’t want that chapter of my life to end just because our relationship had. So I…
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Welcome to Lazy J Ranch: The Story of a Dream Home Come True
🎯 The Search That Led Me Here Have you ever had something fall into your life so perfectly that you almost missed it? That’s what Lazy J Ranch was for me: a quiet surprise that turned into something extraordinary. I’d been on the hunt for…
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Château de Gudanes: A Magical French Fairytale Castle
If you read my last blog, “Healed by France: An Unexpected Trip Restored My Peace,” then you already know how two whirlwind days in Paris set the stage for a deeply transformative experience. After helping two of my dearest friends, Kim and Ryan, soak up…
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Healed by France: An Unexpected Trip Restored My Peace
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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When I Started Loving My Body and Stopped Putting Junk Into It
In my past blogs, I’ve talked a lot about how I changed my eating habits after I got sick in 2022. Growing up, I ate and drank whatever I wanted. Calories didn’t matter because we were always naturally thin. But after watching my mom fight…