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Ten Years Later: What Studying for the AREs Taught Me About Myself

heather · January 21, 2026 · Leave a Comment

mood rise in Gashouse Cove in the Marina in San Francisco, evening run view

In the past few weeks, a wave of “Looking Back to 2016” posts have been popping up on Instagram, and it got me curious enough to scroll through my own archives. I didn’t find many photos, but what I did find was a reminder of just how transformative that year truly was. 2016 was the…

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From Fear to Freedom: Rediscovering Solo Travel

heather · September 15, 2025 · Leave a Comment

My first experience as a solo female traveler in Europe at 26 left me hesitant to travel alone again. A decade later, I returned for a four-month trip and found the opposite—confidence, connection, and joy in exploring the world on my own terms. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may…

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Why am I starting a blog NOW?

heather · September 15, 2025 · Leave a Comment

I’ve wanted to start a blog about architecture and travel for years, and after new inspiration at the AIA Conference in Boston, I’m finally beginning. This space is where I’ll share my perspective as a San Francisco–based architect and traveler, and hopefully connect with others along the way. Some of the links below are affiliate…

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