Journal Entry 1 / September 18, 2019

Posted on September 18, 2019October 29, 2019 by Krystal

When I first started this blog over five years ago, I wanted it to be about travel but I also wanted a place to share my personal thoughts about life and just figuring out how to be happy. I immediately became terrified that nobody would find that type of thing interesting though and because of that, I have always been afraid to write a journal entry type of blog post. I convinced myself that my...more

List of the Top 5 Things to do in New York City in The Summer

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by Krystal

Most New Yorkers live for New York City in the summer, when they can shed layers of clothes and overdose on the Vitamin D their body's have been deprived of all winter. I however am of a small population of people who's always on the fence about it. I do love that in New York there is always a new season to look forward to, I just kind of prefer winter. Summer is the time...more

The Best Bars in Midtown Manhattan Right Near Times Square

Posted on August 21, 2019August 23, 2019 by Krystal

Tourists that flock to New York City tend to tether themselves closely to places like Times Square. The fact that it is always bustling with people and lit up 24 hours a day gives visitors a sense of security and safety in numbers in a big chaotic city. However, due to the sheer volume of options, finding the best bars in Midtown to spend an evening can be daunting. So how do you filter through...more

Best Restaurants in Maine Right Near the Coast To Stop At During A Road Trip

Posted on July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 by Krystal

I do food, so I love finding destinations that have local and delicious dishes that really defines them. My recent trip to Maine left no shortage of incredible and fresh seafood to indulge in. I was so in love with everything I ate, I wanted to share some of my favorite roadside stops and what I think are the best restaurants in Maine. For five days I ate my weight in fresh lobster, oysters and...more

New York to Maine the Perfect Dog Friendly 5 Day Road Trip Itinerary

Posted on July 24, 2019July 25, 2019 by Krystal

I've been wanting to take a road trip from New York to Maine ever since I moved to the east coast. It's popular as a perfect summer destination to escape the brutal heat of the city. This summer I finally did a five day road trip from New York to Maine with my boyfriend and our dog. I was truly blown away by the mild weather and beautiful surroundings. Why Maine? Being home to stunning...more

View of Manhattan and Kennedy Bridge from Astoria Parl

The Best Things To Do In Astoria and Why You Should Visit Now

Posted on May 29, 2019July 26, 2019 by Krystal

I moved to New York a little over four years ago and found myself living in Astoria for the better part of my time in the city. It wasn't until I moved in with my boyfriend a few years ago that I traded in my Queens address to try out other neighborhoods in New York. It was a bittersweet decision and there are things I absolutely miss about my first home in New York. Some...more

girls at crowded country bar in new york

A New York Country Bar Turned Into My Favorite Bar in The City

Posted on May 23, 2019February 25, 2025 by Krystal

The only real positive connection I have to my childhood is country music. It’s one of the few constant things that's defined me my whole life, and one of the only things I’ve inherited from my family. I got my first pair of cowboy boots when I learned to walk, and I danced around the kitchen using a mop as a microphone, singing along to the Judd’s farewell tour cassette tape with my sisters until...more

I Want to Tell You All About My Big Move to the Upper West Side

Posted on May 16, 2019May 29, 2019 by Krystal

There is a lot to be said about change, especially since too many people are resistant to it. Letting the universe shift even just a little means being shaken, unsteady and it takes a minute to regroup when the rumbling stops. Maybe it’s a bit unusual, but I am slightly addicted to this feeling, constantly looking to upset the routine, shake up the monotony, and carve out new patches of sky to marvel at. As...more

Is Anyone Still Working on Their New Year’s Resolutions, Or Is It Just Me?

Posted on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by Krystal

With January coming to a close and Times Square's New Year’s Eve confetti all but lying in a pile of last year’s trash somewhere in North Carolina, I’m compelled to think about New Year’s resolutions. The all too comforting and overly shamed idea that a new year means we can embrace new possibilities. Out with the old and in with the new. It seems simple enough, doesn’t it? It has become a cultural stigma to...more

The Best Bars in Chicago No Matter What Your Going Out Style Is

Posted on December 6, 2018July 10, 2019 by Krystal

When the drinks flow faster than the river running through the city, I know I’m in my kind of place. Chicago is filled with great food and endless cool things to do. But as a bartender, I always appreciate a great place to have a drink. Having a guide to the best bars in Chicago is a must for your visit. I'm not very picky when it comes to bars, as long as it’s approachable....more