wanderlust: mexico city

Folding clothes, checking lists, zipping up suitcases, jumping in the car, waiting in lines, sharing mug shots, walking through security, finding the window seat, taking off, excited chatter, dozing off, poking at mysterious food, filling out customs, the turbulent landing, and then...

Bienvenido! 

I'm in Mexico City with 14 teenagers, 7 other leaders, and so many wonderful, loving, and welcoming locals who embraced us immediately and welcomed us into their lives and families. 

Here's a look into my two week adventure in Huixquilucan and Monte Sion, Mexico serving and being served alongside some incredible souls.

p.s.  ♥ clara

wanderlust: long island, new york

Oh wanderlust... I adore that you led me to the beautiful beaches of Long Island, New York, and yet I hate that I'm never sated and I'm always longing for another adventure as soon as my feet are on home soil. Although my love of travel and adventure often has me feeling restless, on the beaches of Long Island, New York, all I felt was peace and stillness. 

Miles and miles of glorious, white, sandy beach, protected and preserved by the state. 

Who knew that such peace could be found in New York, of all places? 

The stark contrast to Manhattan was stunning - that such natural beauty could exist next to such a thriving metropolis seemed contradictory and out of place, and yet, these photos don't lie. 

I present to you, part one of my New York adventures...

weekly wrap-up : finallyyyy, a reunion!

This past week, I had the joy of visiting with Kelsey + Jordyn in BC!! Finally, the p.s. heart girls were united! :) We had a ridiculously amazing time (as you can see in the picture above...hehe)  + we took a million photos, did more thrifting than was probably healthy for my wallet, went to Bard on the Beach, hit up Fort Langley, ate so much good food I won't have to eat for a week, and in general we just partied it up. 

Best. Week. Ever.

Keep your eyes peeled from more photoshoots that we did together, but for now, enjoy this little peek into our fun-packed week together!

And because we like to keep it classy....

p.s.  ♥ clara ( + kelsey + jordyn )