My mom and I are not runners – at all. We actually hate running. However, it has been our goal to complete the Disney Princess 5K, 10K, and Half Marathons together at some point in our lives. The problem is, we missed the deadline to sign up every year for the past three years…accident or no? I’m not really sure. Continue reading
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Italian Dressing
Before I get in to all the clothes I packed to spend a month in Italy, can we just appreciate the cleverness of the title for this post and the fact that I crack up laughing every time I read it or think about it?
Alright, now that that’s out of the way, I wanted to share with you one of the biggest struggles in prepping to spend a month in Italy – what to pack! Continue reading
The Ruins and the Villain
In the same weekend, I toured the ruins of Pompeii and hiked to the summit of Mt. Vesuvius. I got to experience firsthand the destruction the volcano caused and then faced it head on, peering into its gaping crater. Continue reading
From One Milestone to the Next
One day I was walking across the O’Connell Center stage in my cap and gown, and the next day I was on a flight to Italy.
I graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in Florida teaching May 6, and left for a month-long study abroad program in Florence, Italy, May 7. What better way to celebrate surviving undergrad than a trip abroad? Continue reading
Where in the World Am I Going Next?
As someone who is addicted to her planner, I like to have my major travels planned out at least a year in advance. You could say I’m not exactly a spontaneous person. These are the next adventures I’m going on around the world. Continue reading
One Second Every Day 2017
I recorded one second of every day in 2017 that resulted in a video montage of my everyday life over the course of a year. To add a little surprise element, I didn’t even tell anyone what I was doing. My family just thought I was super in to documenting videos for the year. Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Going to Disney Solo
A few months ago Jared and I planned to go to Disney the last weekend our Silver annual passes were active before summer. Last minute, Jared had to work, but I still really wanted to take advantage of the passes before they were blocked out for three months so I did something I’ve wanted to do for awhile, I went to Disney by myself. Continue reading
Disney Character Interactions Ranked
Disney character interactions are fun no matter how old you are. There’s just something so magical about seeing your favorite characters come to life. Continue reading
A Tale of Two Tail Ranch
For Christmas, Mom and Dad got Jared and me a gift certificate for the Two Tail Ranch Extreme Elephant Encounter. It was one of the most incredible experiences Jared and I have ever done together. Continue reading
8 Tips to Conquer Disney in the Rain
In Florida, especially in the summer, you can almost guarantee it will rain every day. Our hurricane season is from June to November, but rain any time of the year won’t faze a Floridian. Continue reading
Dining Destinations: Spirit of Aloha
Jared and I took date night to a new level by going to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Continue reading
We Are Family
On our trip, our group of 8: Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Stash, Aunt Lorraine, Uncle Ray, Katie, Mom, and myself, are called the “Ciemniecki Clan.” Continue reading