October Mornings

The financial shift from travel social worker to permanent is real...

Social media is one of those things that can bring joy, take joy, and make you feel like you are behind in life.

It's not my intention to be shady so I hope this post isn't received that way. This is simply me sharing my experience discharge planning.

After four years of travel social work, I’ve finally put my suitcases in the closet and accepted a permanent role.

I'd like to think of this post as my "monthly reset."

Every year many people start the year fresh and put everything from the previous year behind them. But, what if the reality is you are unhappy with the way the new year started?

I truly believe you can date successfully as a travel social worker. Now, I’ll admit — I had already been in my relationship for about a year and a half before I started traveling for work, so my perspective may be a little different. And if you know anything about me, you know I was previously an online dating coach. I eventually dissolved that business because of time zone challenges…but that’s beside the point. The real point is this: I love love and if you want it, I b

Fall, October 2025. There’s a chill in the air, and the crispness makes me want to cozy up by a fire and melt my troubles away. The leaves have changed colors, and rain is starting to fall from the sky. What could possibly make this moment any better? A beautifully scented fall candle, a warm cup of cocoa, and smooth jazz music. This is the scene I like to set when I burn my Autumn Chai candle by Thicck Wick Candles . Every scent from their fall line fills me with warmth a