After the Musuem of the Future, we returned to the hotel for a quick lunch and then a nap. Naps aren’t typical on vacation, but this one was necessary. A much-needed reset to move forward. Tonight was for the Burj Khalifa. A VIP experience. Skip-the-line access. Finally, it was time. We caught an Uber to…
A late night, then an early start. Only three hours of sleep…but we had to move. Our tickets were timed, already purchased, and there was no flexibility. We chose skip-the-line access to beat the crowds, and it was absolutely the best call. The museum fills up quickly, and arriving early made a big difference. Some…
By the time we left Dubai International Airport, it was 1:00 a.m. Our driver was already waiting. With luggage in hand, we were quickly ushered into the van, the city unfolding almost immediately. Skyscrapers everywhere…taller, closer, brighter than expected. I could tell right away: this place would be different. We passed the Museum of the…
The long part of the journey lives in the air. Our Air France flight from Atlanta to Paris was genuinely pleasant. A newer plane. Big screens. Reliable Wi-Fi. Eight hours felt long, but manageable. We landed a little early, which quietly stretched our layover to nearly six hours. Paris was worth every minute. But by…
Leaving the airport was a little unnerving. It took far longer than expected to reach the exit, and we didn’t have much time before our next flight. Every decision mattered. First things first: order an Uber. Three-minute wait. Of course, he was already there. Straight to the Eiffel Tower. The weather was pleasant. The traffic,…
It’s travel day. A late night followed by an early morning. Today only feels manageable because we know where we’re headed. Months of preparation have finally led to this moment…right here. The day starts quietly. Prayer. Breakfast. Work, done with one eye on the clock. Time stretches a little when you’re waiting to leave. Eventually,…
Flash back to February 2020. My sister and I did the With or Without You 5K in Johns Creek. A Valentine’s Day race. We were excited to do it together—just us, an ordinary kind of joy. It snowed as we moved along the path. Actual snow. Falling while we walked. Completely unexpected and honestly hilarious. We laughed…
I participated in the Hot Chocolate 5K with a friend last year, and it was one of those days that reminds you why you sign up again. The weather was more pleasant than it’s been in years past—cool, comfortable, and exactly what you hope for on race morning. I caught the train into town, which…
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