Happiness is a warm pen… (laptop keyboard?)
Thrilling shifts are happening in my world. I feel humbled, grateful, and stoked. The power of intention is astounding. 
- I am officially an intern for the largest independent online travel magazine, MatadorNetwork ! I can’t stop smiling. I am excited to work with and learn from the talented, dynamic Matadorians. Like Candice (a new associate editor at Matador) wrote about on her blog, I have that feeling of inclusion that I’ve never experienced before. Like I’ve found my tribe. I’ve been squealing and doing little happy dances in front of my husband and dog since I got the e-mail from Julie Schwiertert .
- My article on a Day in the Life of an Au Pair in Breukelen, the Netherlands was picked up by MatadorAbroad! I’m so grateful for the opportunity and excited to share that part of my life. What do chocolate sprinkles, Oprah, and beer have in common? Check out the article to find out.
- The hilarious, conscious folks at the Mindful Tourist published my article A Vegan Tourist’s Guide to Portland. (How cool is their site? “Socially conscious travel with a bit of snark.”) Check out the article to find out my favorite pdx vegan restaurants.
Who says Mondays can’t be badass?
I feel it too! (The first part anyway
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Ah, fantastic! I was just reading the au pair article, and didn’t realize it was yours! Congrats
Out of curiosity, how did you get hooked up with the Matador people? Have you written a lot for them first? I really enjoy reading their blogs and, yes, the regulars seem to be fantastic people.
I thought they might bring you aboard at some point, since you’re such an active participant in the community.
Way to go! So happy to be working with you! The team is fantastic.
@Abbie Yeah-I’m lovin it.
@aelle Thanks so much! I’m excited!
@aelle. oh-and I got hooked up with the Matador people in different ways. I took the MatadorU travel writing course. (Which is great by the way! I highly recommend it.) I’m also active in the community. I’m passionate about what Matador is about, so I guess that shows
I’m also stoked to have this article up too.
@Candice Thanks girl! I’m so happy to be working with you too! I’m just so thankful and thrilled to be brought aboard.
Yaay! It’s been a good month hasn’t it? Also, I absolutely loved your piece on Matador today. Gorgeous writing!
@neha Thanks so much! That means a lot coming from you.
And yes, it has definitely been a great month!
Wow – all such great things! Congrats!
Hooray!!!!! (Loved the au pair piece, too!)
Congrats!
@Amiee Thanks!
What a great week it’s been!
@Michelle Awww-thanks Michelle! Glad you enjoyed the au pair piece too
Congrats on your promotion. I’m so happy for you!
Great to have you on board Nancy!
@Lola Thanks Lola! That means a lot
Happy dances are the best.
Congratulations! Glad our cyber paths have crossed, and I’m looking forward to more good stuff from you!
@Lauren Thanks!
I’m also glad our cyber paths have crossed. Looking forward to reading more of your brilliant writing.
Wow- I’m REALLY behind on reading blogs. Yikes. I’m really excited you, Neha, and Abbie are on board!