50 Goals; 1 Life

Because life isn't a rehearsal

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  • Since we were already down in Harrisonburg for the JMU game, we figured—why not check a fun one off my bucket list? #13: Visit a Buc-ee’s. ✔️ For those unfamiliar, Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station—it’s a full-blown cultural experience. Founded in Texas back in 1982, Buc-ee’s is like if a convenience store, bakery, sweet… Read more

  • I didn’t expect to check off another item from my 50 by 50 bucket list so soon, but here we are! Since Eric and Jake left for their long boys’ weekend on Thursday night, I’ve had a quiet house—and with that, the rare gift of time. I used it to finally tackle a project that’s… Read more

  • On August 4, I officially crossed off the very first item on my 50 by 50 bucket list: Learn to play mahjong. Let me just say this — it’s nothing like the computer version I used to play. Not even close. Luckily, I had the best possible teacher. My dear, kind, endlessly patient friend Caryn… Read more

  • My 50 by 50 Bucket List

    This list is a mix of big dreams, little adventures, and meaningful moments I want to experience before I turn 50. Some of these have been on my mind for years, and others came to me as I thought about how I really want to spend the next 489 days. It’s not about perfection—it’s about… Read more

  • Let me first start by saying—I’m not a writer. That’s not false humility; it’s just not what I do. But I am someone who loves goals, memories, and meaningful moments—and I wanted a space to keep track of all three as I take on something personal: my “50 by 50” bucket list. My name is… Read more