50 Goals; 1 Life

Because life isn't a rehearsal

adventure

  • Chasing Cherry Blossoms (Finally!)   

    For nearly 28 years, I’ve called the Washington, D.C. area home—and somehow, unbelievably, I had never gone downtown to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. Not once. Despite living within 20 miles of the Tidal Basin, I always had an excuse. And let’s be honest—cherry blossom season is notoriously chaotic. The traffic, the crowds, the… Read more

  • Chasing the Northern Lights

    For most of my adult life, I’ve been utterly captivated by the aurora borealis. The idea of standing beneath those dancing lights filled me with a kind of childlike excitement. Last year, during a JMU football game of all places, we heard the Northern Lights were visible as far south as Virginia. I immediately made… Read more

  • Checked off #13: Buc-ee’s Bonanza

    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

  • 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