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 awesome?