About The Writer

Hi there! I’m the brain, heart, and occasionally frazzled soul behind Dirty 30 Diaries. If you’re looking for a blog that combines a healthy dose of humor, life lessons, and a few “What was I thinking?” moments, you’ve come to the right place. 

 

Dirty 30 Diaries—a blog fueled by caffeine, chaos, and a refusal to grow up gracefully. If you’re here looking for someone who’s got life all figured out, you’re in the wrong place. But if you’re down to laugh at life’s ridiculousness and maybe pick up a lesson or two along the way, then welcome to my corner of the internet!

 

Let’s rewind for a sec—Where the heck do I hail from? Well, I was born and raised in a tiny Midwestern town where the gossip spread faster than the church potluck casseroles. Somehow, this small-town girl found herself trading cornfields for palm trees and calling Hawaii home for over the past nine years. (Yes, I traded snow boots for flip-flops, and no, I do not miss scraping ice off my car. Aloha, indeed!)

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I’ve worn a lot of hats in life: Army veteran, contracting pro, financial whiz, single dog mom extraordinaire, and brunch connoisseur. And let’s not forget my most important title—coffee addict. Seriously, caffeine is my love language. Without it, this blog would probably just be titled *Blank Pages of Chaos*. My trusty sidekicks are my two dogs, who graciously allow me to live in their house as long as I keep the treats coming.

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Now, about my thirties... wow. What a ride. Somewhere between dating disasters that belong in a sitcom, lifting weights at the gym to avoid lifting emotional baggage, and devouring stacks of pancakes like it’s my job, I’ve learned to embrace the messy beauty of this decade. I realized I have a knack for finding the humor in life’s chaos. Trust me there has been plenty to find, I also have a knack for finding myself in the most unusual circumstances. Hence, Dirty 30 Diaries was born—a space where I share relatable stories, the occasional life hack, and my unfiltered adventures of navigating this transformative time. My goal? To make it through in one piece—ideally with a coffee in one hand and a beach chair in the other.

So, here I am—a small-town girl turned city slicker, juggling life in paradise with a gym membership, a beach chair, and a love for all things food. Dirty 30 Diaries is my way of sharing the hilarity, the struggles, and the occasional “aha” moments as I navigate life in my thirties. Whether it’s figuring out how to be a functional adult (is there a manual for this?), laughing through awkward dating moments, or discovering Hawaii’s best brunch spots, this blog is where I spill it all with a healthy dose of sarcasm and a sprinkle of wisdom. I’m on a mission to make it through my 30s in one piece—and I’m bringing you along for the ride.

 

So, grab a cup of coffee (or three) and come hang out with me. We’ll laugh, cry, and probably eat some pancakes along the way. Welcome to my world. Let’s make it a wild and caffeinated ride!. It’s about to be messy, hilarious, and oh-so-worth it. Let’s tackle this journeytogether—pancakes optional, laughter guaranteed.