So because I’m the type of person that enjoys creating checklists, and more importantly, crossing items OFF of my checklist—I happened upon the “Let’s Get Started!” section of my website dashboard.  One of the items it keeps telling me to do is create an...

I have been remiss as far as updating my blog. I received my second Birchbox a couple of weeks ago, and LOVE all of the items in it—but I just haven’t had time to write about it! The end of the school year is upon us and soaking up every free moment that I have once I finally get...

Upon a friend’s suggestion, I joined the “boxed samples” craze and got a membership with Birchbox, a cosmetics and skincare samples company.  The membership is $10 a month for women, and $20 a month for men (Yes! They have one for guys too! And it’s got a crazy amount...

Friday night was my sixth year performing in the Vagina Monologues. This time, I was a pinch hitter for the UCSF Fresno OB/GYN department’s first annual show, having never met the cast or been to a rehearsal before the performance. It was done very well, comprised of a passionate team...

…Okay…yes…it’s pretty much a fanny pack (don’t say that in Ireland), but this little bag is great!  I was online one day looking up small travel bags for my upcoming trip to Thailand and somehow stumbled upon this bag on amazon.com (always my first stop when...

I’m reluctantly writing this, because it means that the inevitable has happened. That my trip is over, that I said goodbye to my sister again (which never gets easier and always leaves us wrecked and either sobbing uncontrollably or internally), and that I am no longer in Wilmington,...

There’s something magical about packing for an upcoming trip. It’s a static in the air that leaves you wondering, fulfilled, excited, and a little nervous. “Did I remember everything? Do I need that extra pair of jeans or should I substitute another pair of workout pants,...

Yeah, that’s right.  I’m going to shamelessly promote my sister’s wedding photography site and blog, because not only is she my sister, but she’s incredible, and spent many hours via email helping me set up this damn site.  ’Cause she’s a rockstar. If...