My family calls me hurricane Ariana. When I get into any project, whether it’s operational or just cleaning the pantry, I diverge into chaos to find the patterns in order to put it all back together again, but better. Kind of like Sherlock’s mind palace.

My family calls me hurricane Ariana. When I get into any project, whether it’s operational or just cleaning the pantry, I diverge into chaos to find the patterns in order to put it all back together again, but better. Kind of like Sherlock’s mind palace.

In a couple of days, our dog Luigi will be turning 4 years old. It makes me reminisce about his first year as a puppy and it was…insane. Puppies are no joke. Their little shark teeth chew on everything.

Growing up, Easter in my family was surrounded by traditions. But my favorite, by far, was coloring Easter eggs. I loved dipping eggs into the colors and seeing what randomness would come out of it. Some were beautiful beyond belief.

For the first time in my adult life, my home has a yard. After living in cities for almost 20 years, this is an incredibly exciting and novel experience for me. Birds chirping. Bunnies bouncing. Stars shining in the night sky. It’s a total thrill.

Last fall, I decided to do something daring. I bought a pair of white gym shoes. Now I love the color white. There’s nothing like a crisp white shirt to make you feel like you are rocking adulthood more.

This year started off with us trying to find a new home to move into. Not a simple or easier way to kick off 2024, but a great way to refresh our lives.

I’m not sure about you, but this year has felt like an eternity. It’s like we’ve lived a decade in 365 days.

When you hear the word “road trip,” it gives off the energy of adventure and exploration. But in reality, road trips are gauntlets—