Our Best Friend Date Night at the 3 Arts Club Cafe in Chicago

Our Best Friend Date Night at the 3 Arts Club Cafe in Chicago

Recently, I made the journey back up north to visit my dentist, my parents, and my best friend, though not necessarily in that order.

After my time in Michigan was over, I took the train down to Chicago to meet Nicole and spend a few days just catching up.

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Spend a Weekend in Miami With My Best Friend and Me

Spend a Weekend in Miami With My Best Friend and Me

When you move an hour away from one of the most lively cities in the country, it’s a no-brainer that when your best friend flies across the country to visit you, you both take a weekend to make the trip.

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They Got Me (Ordering *Trendy* Clothes from MissPap for the First Time)

They Got Me (Ordering *Trendy* Clothes from MissPap for the First Time)

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a sucker for a social media ad or an influencer sponsorship and I don’t even mind. Some of my FAVORITE purchases of all time have come from some Instagram girly or some random brand account somewhere serving me an ad - and this impulse purchase was no different.

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A long-overdue life update of the last eight months!

A long-overdue life update of the last eight months!

Holy shit - saying it’s been a minute since my last update would be the understatement of the damn century.

Apologies, friends. Life got away with me there for a bit. But I can say that unlike in previous years, I was distracted by happy life changes, not tragic ones - what a nice change of pace, eh?

But here I am - armed with my rainbow emotional support water bottle; I’m ready to dive right in.

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K1 Visa & Wedding Update - Six Months Later

K1 Visa & Wedding Update - Six Months Later

This past weekend marked the 6-month point from when James and I first submitted our K1 Visa application. This has been the longest, most emotionally charged process I’ve ever experienced. But still, I’m confident we’re doing the right thing. I love him more with each day that passes - even though we’re spending them thousands of miles apart. And, we’re happy - terribly missing one another, but so happy. 😌

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I destroyed my wedding dress.

I destroyed my wedding dress.

I know it’s been six months since my last update, but hear me out. You’ll notice by the title, I’m sure, that something happened the other day that I just needed to tell you about.

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Wedding Dresses I Didn't Say Yes To (And Why)

Wedding Dresses I Didn't Say Yes To (And Why)

This week was an exciting week for James and Jami. After weeks of deliberation between James, my best friend Nicole, my mom, and myself, I finally took the plunge on a wedding dress.

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Postcards From Indy

Postcards From Indy

I think many would be surprised to read what I’m about to say, but if you asked me today where my favorite places to visit in the States were, Indianapolis, Indiana would be on my top 5 list, without a doubt.

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