Travel & Journal Notes
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Un-Journaling
October Welcome – Live Well and Breathe Hatteras Island. Messy-beautiful everyday notes. I’ve never been good at journal writing. I’ve always loved the idea of it—capturing my deepest thoughts under lock and key like those secret diaries we had growing up, or documenting my adventures in one of those beautifully bound travel logs. Then came
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Future Proof Your Life
September Welcome – Live Well and Breathe Hatteras Island. Looking at the big picture. I find drinking tea calming and reviving. Unlike coffee’s go-go-go towards productivity, it invites time for reflection. With storm Erin and the unexpected pause to our routines, I found myself peering into my cup and wondering: how much of the future
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Slow Rebellion
August Welcome – Live Well and Breathe Hatteras Island. Enjoy the now. August is the Sunday of summer. It’s that golden in-between—where the long days still stretch out ahead, but you can feel the shift coming. There’s a whisper of change in the air and we are reminded to slow down and savor what’s here
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Finding Freedom
July Welcome – Live Well and Breathe Hatteras Island. What makes you tick? Happy 4th, y’all! As July rolls in—with its celebrations of independence, fireworks, warmth, and long sunlit days—it also brings an invitation to reflect: What does freedom mean to you—really? Sitting in my beach chair in the late afternoon sun, I found myself pondering this
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Make A Splash!
June Welcome – Live Well, Travel Well, and Breathe Hatteras Island Swim through the summer. Summer is here! The kids are out. The tourists are back. And there are plenty of music, markets, and art events popping up all over Hatteras Island to keep us entertained. Here I am, ready to jump right in and
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The Ripple Effect
May Welcome – Live Well, Travel Well, and Breathe Hatteras Island Creating a postive feedback loop. You may have heard of the ‘ripple effect’ and the idea that an event, no matter how small—like a single drop—can create a chain of influence and consequences. Actions, both positive and negative, can impact not only yourself but
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Now Exhale
April Welcome – Live Well, Travel Well, and Breathe Hatteras Island Spring cleans and new perspectives. Spring cleans are in the air. Like an awakening, you can feel it all around you. Open the windows, shake off the dust, and clear out the clutter—both physically and emotionally. Birds are calling, trees are bursting with pollen
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Places I’ve Been
Life is an adventure. Let’s go! Over thirty countries and counting! I’ve lived in the UK, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the USA, visited many destinations. I hope my adventures spark curiosity and inspire you to travel more and get out there. Everyone’s journey will be different. I don’t expect you to follow in
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Passion Projects
March Welcome – Live Well, Travel Well, and Breathe Hatteras Island There’s no end to learning. Wellness isn’t all fitness and healthy eating. We also need to feed our minds and exercise our gray matter. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and form neural connections, helping the brain function and adapt. Finding creative outlets,
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Brighton, England, UK
Life is an adventure. Let’s go! Fun, frolics, and fresh sea air. Welcome to my family’s hometown. It’s super cool, and it’s really one of my favorite places of all time. I’ll be there over Easter break. I can’t wait! I’ll have plenty to report on when I get back. Be sure to check back
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Open Your Third AI
February Welcome – Live Well, Travel Well, and Breathe Hatteras Island Keeping it real in a digital world. As we step into February, we embrace the opportunity for new beginnings and a renewed focus on well-being. Whether you’re seeking peace, balance, or a deeper connection to nature, Hatteras Island is the perfect place to recharge
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New York City
Life is an adventure. Let’s go! There’s nothing you can’t do. What started off as an early Christmas ‘mommy and me’ trip and catching a train into the city turned suddenly into a ‘let’s get the family together’ affair. And like the tee-shirt says, I love NY! It’s big, bold, and to the point. Visiting