Different stages of life = different definitions of success and happiness. I’m turning 35 this week and it’s been a great opportunity to reflect on what brings me joy at this stage in my life, and if I’m making sure to incorporate enough of it. Here are 3 ways I am going to make sure I am measuring success with my own ruler as I turn 35 and beyond, and I hope you find them useful, too!

We just made it back to Boston after 4.5 months of traveling in our Mercedes Sprinter self-converted camper van named Florence (Flo, for short!).  We loved “going with the Flo 😉” on a clockwise loop around the United States, visiting 26 states and making endless memories.  Every state, city, national park, and person we met plays a role in this exciting chapter of our lives, but I wanted to sum up 20 of our favorite spots (actually there are way more than 20 sprinkled into this list!)  that made the trip so special.  Definitely add one or all to your travel bucket list!