Books, NonFiction

To Obama by Jeanne Marie Laskas

A snapshot into the hearts of America. Oh my goodness. I cried so much. FIlled with real letters from real Americans with real joys, worries, sorrows, and more. It’s hard not to be affected by it.

Books, Fiction

How to Love a Jamaican by Alexia Arthurs

In How to Love a Jamaican, Alexia Arthurs compiles a book full of resonating short stories. I can’t stop thinking about the various characters and stories she tells. Also, she went to the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Yay Iowa!

Travel, Travel Guides

Miami

My trip to Miami was completely unplanned. I had so much figuring it out as we went with my best friend Alex. We ate a bunch. Cramming in Vizcaya, Miami Beach, Calle Ocho, Shuckers, Lincoln Road, Versailles, and more!

Books, Fiction

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

A tail of ruin and riches, love and heartbreak, joy and sorrow. History and fantasy entwine in Imogen Hermes Gowar’s debut novel The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock to completely captivate the reader.

Travel, Travel Guides

A Fabulous Disaster

I like plans. I like plans a lot. This trip had no plans. The only plans were the plane tickets. Had there been plans, they would have been derailed by Hurricane Florence. I flew in and evacuated an hour layer. Other than a brief hiccup cured by a good cry in a moldy shower, this was an absolute blast of a disaster vacation with my best friend.