Roots & Wings


"What do you want in life?" seems to be the question that defines this period of chaos and uncertainty that 20 and 30-something's find themselves in. Well, the answer to that loaded question is not easy - otherwise we would know exactly what we want and not have to experience anxiety attacks at night while we try to fall asleep.

Thus, in my attempt to find a path through the fog, I am creating a 'Vision Board' to physically see my hopes and dreams in front of me.


Some of these goals may be considered far-reaching and long term, while others can be crossed off the list a touch more easily. Nevertheless, this is simply the start of an ever-changing list that will adapt based on the environment I am in and the space I hold. 



The List for 2019:




Visit some great friends in Australia








 Travel as many countries as my age.













 Run another half marathon - and beat my time. 






Make time for writing and not let the fear of is my story worthy stop me.






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I am only 30 years old yet I feel as though I have lived a couple of lives already - I have spread my roots in a few states and countries, have formed precious friendships along the way, and have learned plenty of life lessons.

I am on this journey that has no destination or travel itinerary, I am simply going where life takes me and embracing the present moment. However, it is comforting to reminisce and honor the places of my past that hold a special space in my heart.

So here is a list of places and faces that are tied to strong and special memories.

 Pine Beach, Croatia - the beginning of this adventure.
 Korcula, Croatia - Our first stop on our backpacking journey
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia - visited them on one of our days off. Such a beautiful and untouched world within the country. 
Matriarchs of my family - all with hearts of gold
 Adriatic Sea - Our first boat day that consisted of swimming with dolphins, exploring ruins and making lifelong friendships.
 Cinque Terre, Italy - One of my first trips in Italy and spent the day with wonderful people in a magical place.
Margit Island, Budapest, Hungary - Our last city in our backpacking trip but one of the most memorable weeks in my life. 
 The Rio's Pool, CT - spent every summer here. Cool Ranch Doritos and flying bats are also associated with this pool.
 Long Pond, New Hampshire - one of the most important places in my life. Only people that have been here can truly understand how special it is.
That being said - Seeing this girl, on the back of this boat, on this pond.
Onawa - Rhode Island - My family's camp on Barber's Pond. Countless summers and family reunions take place here. 
 
 This was the day I jumped off a Cliff into the Adriatic Sea. I have never trusted someone as much as I did my dear friend that day and I have never felt a rush of adrenaline so intense.

 Willie 
 My Nana - she devoted her life to those she loved. My forever role model. 
 Astoria Park - where another chapter of my life started and played out.
 The Rio's kitchen - my favorite place to spend holidays: amazing food and people.
 Old Lyme, CT - where I spent every summer of my childhood.
The younger two.
 Toro - our Mr. Perfect.
 66 wonderful souls who joined us on our wedding day
The women who keep me going

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