Moving to Los Angeles

“I’m 25 and indefinitely moving to California with what’s in my car.”   On a brisk, December afternoon with temperatures barely peeking out of the 30s, Abbey Daugherty greets me in the Amarillo airport with a big smile across her face. I pick up my pace to give...

When You’re Neither Here Nor There

  After a 10-hour flight across the Atlantic, I landed in London with a sense of exhilaration that rushed through my whole body like an express train. This would be the first time I would be crossing the threshold into the wonderful world of international travel,...

State Fair of Texas | 2015 Tilley Taste Test

  Some people count down the days until Christmas. I count down the days until the State Fair of Texas opens. There’s just nothing better than seeing Big Tex waving his awkwardly bent arm as he welcomes you into the fair grounds. I’ve actually always found Big...

8 Things I’ve Learned From Meg Ryan Movies

Meg Ryan has been at the forefront of All-American actresses for decades. Her movies will make you laugh, they will make you cry, but most importantly, they will make you feel like you aren’t alone with your quirky personality. As I’ve grown up under the...

Togs, Queues, and Other Nonsense

Traveling with Topdeck had some major perks. For starters, I didn’t have to worry about the hassle of finding accommodations every single night. I also didn’t need to book endless amounts of train tickets or stress about daily details. But my favorite perk? Getting to...