Experiences

How I Realized I’m Not a Disney Adult

A woman and a young girl are smiling and posing for a photo in front of a sign that reads "The Land." They are holding colorful cups and standing under a tree, with greenery and other people visible in the background. The woman is wearing a colorful patterned shirt and a visor, while the girl is wearing sunglasses and a checkered dress.

I love Disney. I grew up going to Disney in the summers, I went as a young adult with my friends, and for 10 years as an adult; I went to Disney no less than twice a year. I had a collection of Minnie ear headbands and themed shirts that …

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Why You Should Eat Bacon and Stop Jogging

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About a year and a half ago, my doctor discussed some of my autoimmune issues with me and put me on a specific diet to deal with them–one that significantly restricted the amount of carbohydrates (especially sugars) I can consume. I was shocked by that because dinner for me often …

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The Secrets to Cheaper Disney Dining

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I always figured that Disney was one of those places you’d never get a discount at.  But I was wrong.  It turns out there are a few ways to eat more cheaply in the parks (or in Downtown), and some of these methods are potentially combinable too. 1. Tables of …

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Attractions to See and Skip in Las Vegas

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The sheer amount of things to do in Vegas can be overwhelming.  Some things can be really cheesy or really awesome (and sometimes, in the case of Elvis Karaoke, both).  This is a list of experiences that when I heard about them, straddled that line of cheesy/awesome.  Here’s my verdict …

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Guys,  I’m In Love with New Zealand

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I’ll have more of a trip report later,  but I’m currently sitting in an open air pub by the ocean.   And I’m currently having all the feels.  It’s so beautiful here and the climate is the perfect weather for me.  (as someone from the Northeast and former figure skater, …

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