I’m in one of those waves where I want a partner. I’m not lonely, per say, but I’ve been craving a man/relationship. God’s given me many men on this journey, but not in the way you’re probably thinking. As per usual, God’s been giving me what I need, not what I want and as my travels continue, I’m so grateful for it. Sure I’ve been wanting that physical connection; not…
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Reflections at Lake Tahoe
Read moreI’m right here. I’m here now. These words kept playing over and over in my head as I looked out over the sunlit turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe. A mantra. A reminder. Anchoring me to the present, as memories from van life swirled around me. An indescribable feeling, almost bittersweet formed in my chest as I recalled the adventures of hiking in Washington and meeting certain people at music festivals.…
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Stop Striving, Start Surrendering
Read moreI’ve been feeling pretty far from God lately. I’ve been so busy. I recently decided to drive to California in June to volunteer at a music festival and that idea transformed into converting my Jeep into a livable space and wandering free for an undetermined amount of time. As I’ve dived into planning van life round two, I’ve grown increasingly overwhelmed as I try to balance my time amongst all…
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Faith Like Paddle Boarding
Read moreLast summer, I was on vacation with my family in Branson, Missouri, and I went paddle boarding for the first time. As a person with a natural aversion to humidity, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it was there. The dense woods were crowded with foreign-looking foliage, the views of the gently rolling hills surrounding the lake were dramatic but serene. I was surprised at the physical challenge paddle…