Love will always speak louder than hate.

Tonight my heart hurts. My heart hurts for George Floyd’s family, for his friends, and for the black community who face discrimination every day. I will never know what it’s like to be a dark skinned person living in America and I will never experience, first hand, the fear and the struggles people face every

Life lessons from Dad

Before I could drive, I got sick at school one day and had to call my Dad to pick me up. While he was signing me out, he noticed a man wearing worn out shoes. I remember him taking a hundred dollar bill from his wallet, placing it into a folded piece of paper, and

2019: a year of adventures

As we wrapped up the decade and celebrated the start of a new year, I couldn’t help but reminisce on this past year. 2019 was a year full of growth and countless spontaneous adventures. I visited another country, met strangers who turned into good friends, and watched the sun rise/set over 8 different beaches. I’m

The ones along the way

Although the scenic view of an unfamiliar place might be breathtakingly beautiful, the best part about any new adventure is not the destination itself but rather the people you meet throughout your journey. You can visit the same place over and over and have a completely different experience each time depending on who you have

T for Tori, Travel, and The Tiny House.

My first day of college, I was sitting in class while my professor was calling role. When she called out my name, I didn’t even have time to answer before a girl in the back of my class yelled “Oh my gosh, you’re the girl who lives in a tiny house!” So this is where