I am a list keeper. One of my unintentionally longest lists is “lessons I’ve only had to learn once”. I hate adding to this list as it usually implies something has gone terribly wrong. But I’ll admit it is better than adding to its evil step-list, “lessons I never learn”. My amazing cousin Lauren to the rescue! I made the decision to stray from the flock of “snow birds” and spend much of my winter in Colorado. I knew I’d be unable to use my outdoor sink in my T@G during this

It’s okay. Go ahead. I won’t be offended. Ask. “Mandy, how do you afford to live on the road?” Well, I’m glad you asked. It’s about time I spelled out my master plan for everyone. For without a goal, how can we measure our success? “Show people things they don’t normally get to see, to inspire them to do things they wouldn’t normally do.” Wealth and success come in many forms. As humans, our perspective and definition of these words is completely under our control, which give

More and more I have been receiving the advice “Be careful, Mandy!”. While I understand this comes from a place of caring, I have only this to say: I will be mostly careful. The Jeep and I stopping for a selfie with the Sun after filming the Vlog! I have no death wish, yet I understand that adventure, and ultimate success, comes from taking risks. So I aim to take many risks. Many, many appropriate risks. Such risks often include solo hikes. A necessity for a photographer tra

As much as I adore hanging out by myself and becoming “my own best friend”, I’m pretty sure I still prefer the company of other minds! When Labor Day rolled around my friend Cassie promised to join me for a visit, I promised her an adventure. Join us for conversation over a drink… VLOG #4: An outsider’s perspective of life on the road #bearspray #grandtetons #camping #faq #camper #ontheroad #fulltime #friends #fulltimer #trailer #Teardrop #roadlife #learning

I may be 15 years late, but I’ve finally decided to join the world of blogging. I never thought I would be a blogger, but evidence shows this might be a way for me to share the one thing I have been passionately trying to share – inspiration. Many of you have found me through the unfortunate theft of my teardrop camper and home, Birdsong. While I am grateful for the silver lining of countless new friendships, I do not wish to be remembered for – or followed because of – an ev