What I find most frustrating about the job searching process is that interviewers/hiring managers/recruiters act as if: 1. They’re the only one’s getting something out of the deal, and 2. candidates are desperate for a job. This way of thinking results in the toxic work culture that we all know and love: the “you should... Continue Reading →
This is how I quit the gym and got in the best shape of my life
When I started my fitness journey two years ago, I thought I would be a gym rat for life. I was working with a trainer and hitting the gym hard 5-6 times every week. New PRs and new muscles that never existed before kept me hungry for more. You could say I made a lot... Continue Reading →
Iceland’s South Coast in Winter
You've probably seen photos of the black sand beaches, the gorgeous waterfalls, the lush landscape. These are the photos of the summer landscape in Iceland that stop people in their tracks and get them thinking about tourism in Iceland. But, let's shake things up--have you ever thought about visiting Iceland in winter? Maybe you don't... Continue Reading →
Iceland Golden Circle Tour with Gateway to Iceland
I had been wanting to visit Iceland for a LONG TIME, and I was lucky to be able to visit this winter. Usually, I’m the kind of girl who doesn’t do much planning in the way of tourism—maybe I’ll know of the major sights to see from pop culture, but other than that, I like... Continue Reading →
Is Iceland’s Blue Lagoon the BEST of the best?
This past February, I took a long weekend and traveled to Iceland. When people think of Iceland, they first think: ice, cold, tundra (news flash: it's not the arctic)—and then in my case, “why the hell are you going to Iceland in winter?!” Once they get over all of that, they probably think: that pretty... Continue Reading →