I spent this past week back in my hometown, Poughkeepsie, NY. This week was everything I needed to feel whole again. Every time I go home, I appreciate it more and more. 🙂 This was a also a pretty big week as my little sister, who is a senior in high school, officially heard back … More Lovely week at home: school play + fun catch ups + little sis got into college!!
I’m so excited to share that I will be moving to San Francisco at the end of May!!! This is incredibly bittersweet to share to everyone. It was somewhat of a looooong journey to get to this point, but I could not be more excited and ready to start a new chapter of my life … More I have some pretty BIG news…
Happy Sunday, friends!  This week was quite the eventful one, filled with running around and seeing friends here and there. I don’t have many pictures from the week so I’ll spare going into the events in excruciating detail, but one of the highlights was getting a last minute text from Lindsay on Tuesday saying she was … More Surprise visit + favorite running tradition + week 12 of marathon training
I hope your week has been lovely so far! Just a quick check in to share a little video compilation I put together of me and Michelle’s adventure in Costa Rica :). Please enjoy!!
Hello!! Not too much to report this week. This week was super low key, mostly filled with recovering from Costa Rica and getting my life back together. The highlight by far was seeing my favorite band of all time, The Shins at Music Hall of Williamsburg! I actually didn’t even know they were in town until … More The Shins concert + time of the month + week 11 of marathon training
Our final chapter of the trip took place in the Guanacaste Province, filled with pristine beaches and tons of chillaxin’. Day 6: Simple beach day The morning started with the ONLY run I did the entire trip (#fail). 3 miles right along the beach 🙂 If you’ve been on my blog since last summer, you’ll … More Costa Rica days 6-7: beach days + snorkeling + pura vida!
This next chapter took place in La Fortuna, one of the more touristy areas of the country, but no less beautiful or fun 🙂 Day 4: Hanging bridges hike + Arenal volcano hike + La Fortuna waterfall hike I woke up earlier than Michelle, and opted to take a walk around the neighborhood. Our cabin was a bit … More Costa Rica days 4-5: 3 hikes in 1 day in La Fortuna + canyoning/cliff diving adventure
Day 2: hiking in Manual Antonio National Park + a relaxed evening in Quepos We woke up in our last-minute cabina, and headed straight to our original hostel to finally check in. We opted to return instead of stay in the cabina since 1) the hostel was cheaper and more social, 2) free breakfast 3) … More Costa Rica days 2-3: hiking Manual Antonio + evening in Quepos + BUNGEE JUMPING! + Monteverde cloud forest
And just like that, our wonderful adventure is over! Michelle and I spent the past 8 days travelling all around the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It was everything I thought it would be, and more. Beyond gorgeous scenery, adrenaline-packed activities, and the happiest & friendliest people we’ll ever meet. Day 1: white water rafting in the … More Costa Rica day 1: white water rafting + almost homeless
Hello friends! I wanted to check in one last time before heading off to COSTA RICA TOMORROW! I can’t believe this day is finally here. I will be M.I.A. on this blog for the next week and a half, but you’d like, check my instagram for daily updates on my trip :). This week had … More The Griswolds concert + back to Queens + what running has done for me + week 9 of marathon training
I Run Like A Girl 