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Big Bend National Park

In December, Cody and I packed up the car once again and made our way to Texas for my next assignment. We had some time off and took advantage of it by visiting family for Christmas and going to yet another national park with some friends. Big Bend National Park is located in the southwestContinue reading “Big Bend National Park”

Olympic National Park

Welcome back, friends! Want to know one of my most favorite things about Washington state? It is so diverse. The people, the food, climates…there is something for everyone. The eastern part of the state is desert, there are mountains all over, and the western part of the state has a literal rainforest and the PacificContinue reading “Olympic National Park”

Camp Muir Attempt

On September 27th, Cody and I decided to attempt the 8.4 mile out-and-back hike to Camp Muir on Mount Rainier. It was a gorgeous day, sunny and warmer than we expected. We took it easy getting to the higher elevation so we wouldn’t sweat too much and possibly risk hypothermia once we got higher. ItContinue reading “Camp Muir Attempt”

What’s This OR Travel Nurse Thing All About Anyway?

So, I’ve had a couple people now ask me what it’s like to work in the OR, and what it’s like to be a traveler in the OR, specifically. The OR is such a mystical, hidden place as a nurse. It is heavily restricted. You can’t even get into it without having a badge. AndContinue reading “What’s This OR Travel Nurse Thing All About Anyway?”

Two Tourists in Seattle

In September, I celebrated an anniversary with my amazing boyfriend. You’ve seen him. He’s the cute redhead in some of my photos. 🙂 We’ve been together for a little over a year and I am so happy he came to Washington with me! It’s been an incredible adventure! So for our anniversary, we decided toContinue reading “Two Tourists in Seattle”

I Was on a Boat

Hey, y’all! It’s been over a month!? WOW! So much has happened. I’m gonna backtrack a little and talk about whale watching in Anacortes and the 4th of July for this one! I’ve got some fun firework pics I want to share! One of the other travelers, Erin, organized a trip to Seattle and AnacortesContinue reading “I Was on a Boat”

Mount Rainier National Park

Last weekend was Father’s Day! Due to flight changes, I was unable to fly home to visit my family, which was disappointing because I haven’t seen my brother, sister-in-law, or niece since before I went to North Carolina. We made the best of the situation by video chatting for awhile on Saturday, though! Hopefully whenContinue reading “Mount Rainier National Park”

Carolina Small Batch Beer Festival!!!

We are going back in time a little bit with this post!! On March 7th, a group of friends and I attended the Carolina Small Batch Beer Festival held at Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top in Asheville. There were over 20 breweries there offering tastes of their beers. With our tickets, we got tokens to tryContinue reading “Carolina Small Batch Beer Festival!!!”