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Low Expectations, Pleasantly Surprised
I do not walk into most experiences expecting to be delighted. This feels like a reasonable life strategy. It keeps disappointment low and makes it easier to enjoy things that turn out better than expected. Lately, a few very normal decisions have done exactly that. Nothing big. Nothing aspirational. Just everyday choices that quietly worked.…
A Girls’ Weekend in Vegas—No Booze, No Blackjack, No Regrets
Every year, my best friend Anna and I meet somewhere new to catch up and wander. We’ve been doing this since high school, she’s in Seattle, I’m in Houston, and this year we picked Vegas. Neither of us drink much or gamble, so naturally, we planned a very nontraditional Sin City weekend. Spoiler: it was…
Morning Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi: Camels, Sandboarding, and Screaming for My Life
When you find yourself in Abu Dhabi with a free morning, you have two options: sleep in or throw yourself into the desert and see what happens. Naturally, I chose the latter. With my partner-in-crime, Kyle Anne, I booked the Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding through Viator—my go-to for overseas adventures.…
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