I escaped to Austin this weekend. It had been a good long bit since I left the 214 and I was practically itching to get out. I have dear loved ones, both friends and family, who live down there and I could not wait to see their faces! Here are this weekend’s highlights: Breakfast at Joe’s … More Getaway Recap: Austin
I went to Denver this weekend. It was a reunion with my long, lost Chinese sisters — gals who I was adopted with who were adopted by other families across the U.S. It was a whirlwind of a weekend — lots of hopping to and from places. At times it was exhausting, but all the … More Getaway Recap: Denver
This weekend was the best. Instead of the usual routine of sleeping in, climbing and vegetating on my couch, I spent Saturday through Monday in Portland, Oregon with Sweet Denise — aka my mom. It was so nice to get away from Dallas, the heat and some big-time stress at my job. It was so … More Getaway Recap: Portland + The Oregon Coast
I escaped the 214 this weekend. My sweet friends Rosie & Nate moved to Brooklyn — the Bushwick district, to be precise — at the start of the new year. It’s been months of I-miss-you-texts and Marco Polo’s (walkie talkie video messages) and the constant tagging in Facebook memes. Then finally, and I seriously mean, … More Getaway Recap: New York
Waco is a wonderland. That’s why my friends and I used to say, somewhat joking but also somewhat serious. When people learn I went to school in Waco, they often ask, “Hmm…how did you like Waco?” Honestly, at first, I hated it. I was a Dallas gal stuck in a less-than-thrilling town. But the more … More Getaway Recap: Waco In Five Hours
I went to D.C. It was a last-minute trip that I planned about two weeks in advance. My gal pal Emily planned to be in D.C. for work, and my lifelong friend Hannah lives in the area, too. This was my very first time to the city and I heard the greatest things, so I … More Getaway Recap: Washington D.C.
This weekend was a blast. At first, I was skeptical. I hadn’t been back to a Baylor homecoming or football game since I graduated (#WorstAlumnaEver). I wasn’t sure I would know anyone or be remembered or find friends. I was worried I would feel disconnected and isolated after all that’s happened post-grad. But my silly … More Getaway Recap: Baylor Homecoming
I recently traveled to Prague. Alone. Before going, I was scared. I pictured my life turning into a very real, very awful version of Taken. I hoped my dad would have a special set of skills to save me. But right before I left and on the bus ride from Munich, I began to feel … More The Benefits Of Solo Travel
So, I went to Prague. A few weeks ago, I packed my bags and headed to Germany to visit my dear friend Paulina. During the middle of the week while she was a busy bee at work, I escaped to Prague for some Mae-and-more-Mae time for a few days. It was my very first solo … More Getaway Recap: Prague
I live for mountaintop moments. Moments like leaving for college, graduating with a bachelor’s, making new friends, landing the first job. Moments like traveling abroad and falling in love. Moments that will attract tons of Instagram likes and social media engagements. I live for those kind of moments. Lately, those moments have been few and … More The Art Of Now: On The Moments In-Between
