Born into the most diverse city in the world, I was destine to meet and experience a little piece of each section in the world in one city, Queens, New York. As a young child, my mom worked three jobs but would still make time to bring me to the most fun places around town. On the weekends, I always remember my mom doing her best to make sure I was experiencing life in a way she couldn’t. She created the big dreamer within me.

I remember my first bucket list goal was at the age of 7. To meet my birth father and the rest of my family in Portugal. Sixteen years later that dream is on its way to come true (with a little help from the internet). At the age of 16 I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Moving during my junior year of high school was tough, but without it, I don’t think I would be the spontaneous dreamer I am today.

Around two years ago I transferred some of my major dreams onto a board that I look at everyday when I wake up. Little did I know, I was inspired to go out and do more of what I loved… Travel. Last year I knocked out about 1/3 of the items on my bucket list/dream board, and I’m now here to share with you as I knock out and add on many more things. Enjoy.