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I am so excited to share with you guys my trip to Ireland with my sisters! Now both of them are expert travel planners, so I actually did not plan the trip at all. I just requested a couple of things I wanted to do and went along for the journey! This was by far one of the most memorable trips I’ve been on! I will try to keep it short and concise, with all the important details, to try to help you if you are planning to visit Ireland! At the end of this post there is a list of things all three of us believe are “must haves” on the trip Once we touched down in Dublin, we headed for the Air Link bus to take us to our hotel

In honor of my 30 Birthday, I thought it would be fun to write down some of the life lessons I learned in my 20s. My 20s were a whirlwind, I moved three different times, met so many different people, dated some interesting people, and learned a ton about myself personally and professionally! So, here it goes: • Friendships come and go, your family is always there • Even if you don’t like the person, it doesn’t mean you can’t learn something from them • When you’re planning an event, meeting, outing with friends, etc, it’s not IF it goes wrong, it’s WHEN it goes wrong! • You don’t need that last drink • Don’t take things so personally, especially when it comes to work! Remember, it’s your job and that person might not have the best delivery, but it’s not you! • If you travel a lot, sign up for a Marriot rewards account, it will pay off! • Ikea furniture is the ABSOLUTE worst to put together; just hire someone • Maine has the best seafood • People are very selfish, so don’t ever feel guilty canceling plans • If you can’t be yourself in a relationship, then it’s a not a real relationship • If he really likes you, he will make time to be with you • Always have a flashlight and matches (you never know when you’re going to need it) • It’s ok to fail; if you don’t, then you’re not taking any risks • It’s ok to walk away from a situation; you don’t always need to have the last word

All the photos below  are all photos taken with a self tripod & self-timer * Lens used on all photos 24-105 mm * I pick a focal point. * Set the timer for 10 seconds and run over to the spot that I focused the camera on and stand in front of the object or behind it. * I usually take about 20 different photos On my Instagram, I filmed a short little video which is located in the highlight section!

I use this suitcase about once every other week. I did use this specific suitcase for my Beaver Creek Ski trip in Colorado and it did fit everything. * I use Windex and a paper towel to try and get the black marks out. It’s what I use as my portable charger for everyday use.