How I Cured my FOMO

I moved back to Colorado last year and made a huge life change — leaving Seattle, stepping away from a TV career I'd built for years, and figuring out what came next.

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I kept getting stuck on the same question: should I stay in Seattle? Move back to LA? Chicago? Keep doing TV, or pivot to something else entirely?

My friend Tory said something that stuck with me — instead of asking "what am I giving up?" ask, "but what did I get instead?"

For me, that was: weekend hangs with my mom. Living down the street from my brother. Being 20 minutes from my best friend since I was 12. The freedom to work with brands I was restricted from in news. A calmer nervous system. Lower cost of living (not that low, let's be real). Year-round sunshine. And so much more.

If you're in your own in-between right now, try asking yourself that question and see how it shifts things.

What did YOU get instead? I'd genuinely love to hear it — drop it in the comments on the original post or send me a message.

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Garden of the Gods Feels like a Mini National Park!

Garden of the Gods feels like a mini national park — and the wild part is it's completely free to visit, right in Colorado Springs.

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I couldn't resist doing this one with my dog Waffles. Something about those red rock formations made him smile so big during this silly, joyful video.

This spot is unreal for photos- the sandstone formations tower right over the trails and there's barely any elevation gain, so it's an easy one even if your pup (or you) aren't up for a big hike.

📍 Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

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I'm Moving!

Seattle, Washington, thank you for an amazing last 3+ years! 

I’ve always moved to new cities for career opportunities, from NYC and Los Angeles to Chicago, Seattle, and Columbia, Missouri for journalism school. Now, I’m excited to build something new, where so many of my family and friends are: Colorado!

I’ve done a lot of self-reflecting these last new months, and I’m really craving getting back to my roots and being surrounded by people I love. Plus, the year-round sunshine is calling my name :) 

I’m deeply thankful for every small business that trusted me to tell their story, the PR teams who opened doors to the coolest events, the chefs who taught me how to cook (and taste!) their food, and the organizers, artists, entrepreneurs, along with the incredible production team and on air talent I had the privilege of getting to know so well. You all *made* my experience what it was here in the PNW!

It’s been an absolute honor and privilege to help illuminate local spots you should check out, and shine light on the natural beauty here that makes it so hard to leave. I’m not being dramatic when I say I’ll miss this place for the rest of my life.

I’ll still be here on social media, connecting with you, sharing travel recommendations and pop culture takes, just with the Boulder/Denver area as my new basecamp for adventure. I hope you’ll stick around!