can·dor

noun

unreserved, honest, or sincere expression;

freedom from prejudice or malice;

brightness or brilliance, unstained purity

Hi there, friend.

I'm Emily, a 32-year-old writer, travel addict, and nutrition nerd residing in Dallas, TX. Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I share my everyday thoughts, obsessions, and adventures. Grab a cup of coffee and stay a while!

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The Candid Corner
About the time I played with a Ouija board.
About the time I played with a Ouija board.
On losing babies.
On losing babies.
Why I ditched the birth control pill.
Why I ditched the birth control pill.

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My favorite Frisco haunts.
My favorite Frisco haunts.
A tale of three friends.
A tale of three friends.
Spring break in Broken Bow.
Spring break in Broken Bow.
Love is a battlefield, part 3.
Love is a battlefield, part 3.
Love is a battlefield, part 2.
Love is a battlefield, part 2.
Love is a battlefield, part 1.
Love is a battlefield, part 1.
Reflecting on 2023.
Reflecting on 2023.
Glamping in Gainesville.
Glamping in Gainesville.
32 lessons I’ve learned in 32 years.
32 lessons I’ve learned in 32 years.
It starts with me.
It starts with me.
Lazy girl summer.
Lazy girl summer.
6 things I’m loving right now.
6 things I’m loving right now.