Just a lady interested in science, nature, and writing about my adventures.
It’s officially been five years since I first started my blog! What a whirlwind of storytelling it’s been. I can’t believe that I’ve stuck with it for five years, to be honest. I’m not sure that I’ve kept up with any other habit or hobby for five years. I’ve taken a few breaks, I suppose,…
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St. Augustine, Florida, during the winter holiday season is my favorite! During Christmastime, the entire downtown historic area is covered in lights with music, vendors and tours from Nov. 19, 2022, to Jan. 31, 2023. The Visit St. Augustine website claims that there is over 3 MILLION lights during this time! I went the weekend…
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Every year, I do a “The Year of…” and end with something that I feel highlights how my year went. This year, I choose “self-growth.” Normally, I highlight all the fun things I did or places I visited, but this year, as you’ll read below, was a bit different. This post might not make a…
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I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe that I’m writing another “Merry Christmas” post already. For me, this year has gone by in the blink of an eye. Regardless, I’m incredibly thankful for the holiday season because I am home with my family for the first…
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Looking for something fun to do in the Jacksonville Beach area at Christmastime? Head to Jax Beach for the “Deck the Chairs” celebration! A free event held in downtown Jax Beach from Nov. 23, 2022, to Jan. 1, 2023, this celebration features beach chairs that are decorated (or “decked”) in various themes by local organizations…
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If you’ve looked through my blog at least a little bit, you’ll probably notice that I’ve been to Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, a few times over the past two years. However, I haven’t ever been to the visitor center as a real tourist – until recently. My work was able to get…
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A few months ago, to my absolute delight, I discovered that the “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” travelling exhibit was coming to my city, Jacksonville, Florida! I love art, museums, and any sort of immersive artwork exhibits, so I have been waiting well over a year to visit this traveling exhibit, ever since I…
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If you’ve been following me for at least the last year and a half, you’ll know that I am an avid theme park enthusiast and visitor. So much so that I got an annual pass to Universal Studios Orlando! After having it for over a year, here’s my thoughts on whether it’s worth it or…
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Emmalee Mauldin 