I’d never been to Amsterdam before, so I gave myself a bit of time to just enjoy the feeling of exploring somewhere completely new to me.

The first few days were exciting, even though I was essentially locked in an apartment completely separated from humanity.

Almost Scotland time! Now that I have 13 days left - can you tell I’m excited? - I wanted to share a few things that I do to prepare when a trip is just on the horizon.

Sometimes, I try to make myself feel better - aka more relaxed, not like a “completely in control of their emotions” person.

Does anyone else absolutely LOATHE the phrase “the new normal,” as much as I do? As much as I hate it, I’ve started to develop a semblance of a daily routine.

I know the whole world is feeling the effects of COVID-19, and wanted to share what it’s currently like here in Boston. It’s September 2020, and the city has been slowly getting busier.

I was 15 and my dad called me and said, “Your mom is going to help you pack for a 5 day trip, but it’s a surprise.”

I’m not sure how you’ve been spending your pandemic summer, but I’m typically in my room for about 22 hours a day. It sounds ridiculous, but I literally only leave my bedroom to use the toilet and feed myself.

I honestly don’t know where this summer has gone. Between work and COVID-19, I feel like no time has passed at all, yet it’s September 1st.

I went on a lunchtime seafood cruise in Central London, hosted by London Shell Co. on a lovely canal boat moored in Paddington.

Where the heck did I find this? Airbnb. Yeah, that’s right, I said Airbnb.

So here I am. Starting a new blog, a new way for me to put myself out there, even though it’s utterly terrifying. My hope is to engage with people going through some of the same things I am (as a late-20’s single lady) and also to just share my thoughts on anything and everything.