I’m in France so I can build community through storytelling. It may have taken me longer than most to find my true passions, but once I began searching, I realized I was doing them all along. A powerful moment happens when you realize you’re doing meaningful work that you were called to do. One of…
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Chateau Orquevaux is located in the heart of the French countryside. The majority of my stay will be at Chateau Orquevaux, which is located in the Champaign region of France. After nearly four hours of driving from Charles de Gaulle, I pull up to the chateau just in time to attend the champaign reception. This…
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Mid-morning fog welcomed me to Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France. After exiting the aircraft, I follow my fellow passengers to baggage claim. Next, I follow the signs which direct me toward my rental car. Hopefully I wasn’t tricked into any unnecessary upgrades due to the language barrier. The language barrier is real…
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International travel looks different than it used to. Luckily, it’s not that different. International travel requirements seem to change on a daily basis so it’s important for me to focus elsewhere. My travel journal is a documentation of my personal experiences through the French countryside and beyond. My parents hug me good-bye after we pull…
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My solo travel adventures through France begin today. Chateau Orquevaux is the final destination for today, but a lot will happen between then and now. It’s important for me to begin this travel journal with a grateful heart. This solo travel experience wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the support of my incredible family,…
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Three years ago I wrote about my dreaded life question. What do I want to be when I grow up? I realized the importance of that original blog post while attempting to edit it. That post is part of my story and I can’t change it, so why try. After reflecting on how far I’ve…
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We visited the Van Gogh exhibit in Milwaukee during our summer vacation. I hope to attend Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience again, but this time it will be alone. And, let me tell you why… Family vacations aren’t really vacations at all when you have young children. They’re not relaxing as one might believe…
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Jordan had the courage to chase a dream, Honey And Ace is the result. I met Jordan while she was working as a kitchen and bathroom set designer for the Kohler Company. After she made the brave decision to become her own boss and start Honey And Ace, I asked if she would do me…
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If a gallery won’t represent me as an artist photographer, I’ll represent myself. This is an ambitious goal, but anything is possible with the right mindset. Nothing can stop a person with a strong faith and belief that all things are possible. Building a successful business as an artist photographer is not only possible, it’s…
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An inspirational coffeehouse conversation made me realize something. I’m not alone on this journey and either are you. Just when I feel alone and think I’m the only one struggling to figure things out, the inspirational coffeehouse conversation helps put things in perspective. For 20 years, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when…
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