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Travel, Lifestyle, Passion

Travel, Lifestyle, Passion

August 6, 2016 · In: About

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I flew a drone for the first time, over the Caribb

I flew a drone for the first time, over the Caribbean ocean. 🎉 I'm so proud of this moment because it represents me facing my fears head-on. The first time I bought a drone was in 2019 in preparation for my trip to Guatemala. I was excited to get some really cool footage but when I got there, I felt paralyzed to even try. What if it got stuck somewhere on a tree? Or worse yet, hit someone in the face and I get sued? Lol. These were legitimate fears that I had. I ended up never flying that drone, I'll pack it with me in a suitcase on trips but never brought it out to use. I eventually let the fear win and sold it. ⁣
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Fast forward to two years later, I repurchased another one and felt a little ready to go. I think I could attribute this readiness to the pandemic that made me realize never to waste a good moment anymore. For my first flight, many reviews said I had to take a test flight in an open field and not do it over the water. But, I didn't listen (don't be like me!) and did it anyway and so proud of how it turned out. Was I still afraid? Yes. Did I do it anyway? Still yes. I can't wait to continue practicing and getting better at this new skill. How did I do? ⁣
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Hope this encourages you to face your fears head-on this week. Enjoy this 25-second footage from my first flight. And cheers for more to come!

This is the last year in my 20s and I’ve had suc

This is the last year in my 20s and I’ve had such a good run. I wouldn’t trade how I spent it for anything. I’ve amassed a level of self awareness that’d set the tone for years to come. I’ll be the first to admit that my 20s have been my selfish years. And this has been one of the best decisions, ever! ⁣⁣
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Hearing about something wasn’t enough, I had to go and see. Sometimes even if it meant doing it alone. Being able to be spontaneous has been such a blessing. One day in 2018, I decided to go to Thailand for a month and I did that on a whim the next week. Could have been sooner if I didn’t need to get a visa. ⁣⁣
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It’s really easy to live how everyone else tells you to. To end up on autopilot doing what the world expects you to do. But where’s the fun in that? The real challenge in life, and where you find true freedom, is to take a stand, ask yourself what you want, and then go after it. ⁣⁣
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What advice will you give to your younger self?

As always, but even more so, this year, I’m prio

As always, but even more so, this year, I’m prioritizing rest. As someone who juggles a full time job, a full time travel business, blogging/creating and more, being able to switch it off and truly take time to care for myself has been an integral part to not only staying sane but bringing my best to everything. My mental health is thankful for it. ⁣
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Sometimes it looks like this:⁣
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• Not mindlessly scrolling through Instagram ⁣
• Turning off notifications ⁣
• Having rest days and actively scheduling them into my calendar⁣
• Traveling when I can⁣
• Sticking to healthy habits and rewarding myself for it⁣
• Saying no⁣
• Sharing on social media only when I’m ready to⁣
• Getting a full 8-hour sleep no matter how crazy the world gets⁣
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So this year, while we work towards our goals, let’s normalize rest, enjoyment and just be-ing. Who’s with me on this? 🙋🏾‍♀️ ⁣
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What are you normalizing this year? Swipe left to see some of mine.

What’s your favorite go-to cocktail?🍹 My go-t

What’s your favorite go-to cocktail?🍹 My go-to is a Mojito and a Piña Colada. However, depending on the country, I’ll try something new. Here are some of my recommendations based on countries. ⁣
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Mexico 🇲🇽- Tequila sunrise (pictured). Tequila is the liquor choice in Mexico. ⁣
Cuba 🇨🇺 - The Daiquiri (this originates from Cuba). A close second is the Cuba Libre. ⁣
Brazil 🇧🇷- Caipirinha. This is Brazil’s national drink. ⁣
Jamaica 🇯🇲 - Rum Punch ⁣
Puerto Rico - Piña Colada ⁣

I’m always looking to try new cocktails so feel free to drop any recommendations you think I should try.

Me in my natural habitat. Felt good to be back sea

Me in my natural habitat. Felt good to be back seaside after over a year and to visit one of my favorite spots in Tulum. Highly recommend this place for good tacos, cocktails and some of the best views in Tulum.

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