Project 50 before 40
Mountains, Maps, and Ferris Wheels: My Road to 50
By the time I turn 40, I want to say I’ve danced with the wild spirit of all 50 U.S. states. At 31, I’ve given myself this gift of time, motion, and memory — a promise to go further, deeper, and freer.
This isn’t just about checking states off a map. It’s about hiking mountain trails that test my strength, chasing waterfalls that stir my soul, exploring national parks that humble me, and riding every ferris wheel I can find — from small-town fairs to skyline giants. I want to feel the wind in my hair, the dirt on my boots, and the stories in my heart.
I travel not just to see the world, but to understand it—and to understand myself a little more with each mile.
This is where I’ll document it all: the wonder, the wild, the winding paths that connect places to people, and moments to meaning.
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Whispers of Washington Day 1 & 2: A Journey Through Forest, Self, and Wonder
They say big dreams start with small steps, and this is mine. At 31, I’ve set out on a personal adventure I call 50 Before 40 — a soulful mission to visit all 50 U.S. states before I turn 40. I want to stand beneath redwood giants and desert stars, hike mountain trails and coastal Continue reading
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