In Valparaiso, we stayed at a boutique hotel called Casa Higueras. There was a beautiful view of the port and city out the windows, and from the rooftop deck. At night, an ombre sunset would make the view priceless. There was even a hot tub and infinity pool…

The second part of our trip last winter involved exploring central Chile. My dad was a foreign exchange student in Rengo, Chile when he was in high school. We visited my dad's host family in their country house with a pool and mountain view. It was fun to see all of the things my dad has talked so much about…

Trying aerial silks had been on my bucket list for a long time. Going to the studio for my first time was awe-inspiring! All the instructors were doing these unique and amazing tricks…

This production of Honk Jr. from last June holds a special place in my heart because it was my last time to be in an elementary school show with Stage Right Performing Arts. I played the role of The Cat, which was the first time I have ever played a villain…

When Allie walked into our lake house with a box of art supplies, I knew right then that something amazing was in store! Allie, my sister, is a talented designer who works at Hallmark. She had two crafts prepared for us, paper flowers and pressed flowers. Allie ordered crepe paper…

Keeping a diary is something I have done on and off throughout my life. I received my first diary on my 7th birthday and always kept the keys hidden. When I look through old photos it brings back so many memories. I think the same thing is true for diaries or journals…

Spending time in the Patagonia region of Chile last winter was pretty spectacular! We stayed at Los Torres Hotel in Torres Del Paine National Park. There were guanacos, pumas, flamingos, armadillos, and other wild life everywhere you turned. One day we hiked 13 miles in the Andes mountains…

Our adventure began at a Chilean ranch in the southern most part of the country. On the ride to our resort in Patagonia, we stopped at a old-fashioned ranch for a delicious lunch and tour. We saw sheep shearing and had mocktails by the fire while listening to a traditional Chilean band…

For my family traditions are a big part of any holiday, including the Fourth of July. We spend the weekend closest to the Fourth of July at our second home by Lake Perry, called Turkey Hill. Family, boyfriends, and friends of family all come together to celebrate…

Change brings many phases in people's lives. There are periods of time where change happens fast or slow. Turning 13 makes me realize a lot of things. It makes me think about who I want to be as a teenager. Time is a funny thing, and can seem to move at different paces…