RaeAnna + A Nerdy Lifestyle
On August 19, 2023, I landed in Sydney, Australia. A trip that would take me to two new countries on two new continents to check of two huge bucket list items. I knew—I needed—it to be a life changing trip. It was. In every way I could have never imagined.
2023 was quite the year. Nothing went as planned. Normally, this would be terrible, but the reality is I'm the happiest I have ever been because I decided to prioritize myself and make hard decisions that bring me joy, love, adventure, and security.
"Dame Traveler" curated by Nastasia Yakoub is a visually-driven book, highlighting women through their travel experiences. Yakoub creates a platform and community for women from around the world to display their perspectives on culture, architecture, nature, and water and fosters representation and autonomy in a world that is only just beginning to give women space to exist fully.
On my second Australian trip this year, the goal was to enjoy getting to BE with my girlfriend but also fall in love with Melbourne. The easiest way for a place to etch itself on my heart, I need to see it as art. So I spend time behind my camera, capturing things I find beautiful.
I will never understand people who fly with the blinds shut. It's an immense privilege to see the world from above, and it's something that should be cherished. The world is stunning, and we should all take the time to appreciate it.
The coolest part about life is the potential for perpetual growth. I love learning. The one thing life will always do: teach. If you're willing to pay attention, try, fail, exist.