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Hey! I’m Nicole.

I am a native Angelino who left her full-time government job to start my own tax business and travel the world.

Now, I am following my passion by starting a career as a travel writer and YouTube creator. Welcome to my journey!

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CannaBiz The U.S. cannabis industry was valued at

CannaBiz
The U.S. cannabis industry was valued at $13.2 billion in 2022. It's time for a change. The laws need to catch up.
@mjbizdaily
#mjbizcon #prettydopetax #lasvegas

On the Monday before Thanksgiving in 2010 my mothe

On the Monday before Thanksgiving in 2010 my mother went to the hospital. And never came home. Every year Thanksgiving week for me is like a countdown to her death.
Every year I approach this holiday with dread and sadness. I never want to do anything. I don’t want to cook. I don’t want to go to dinner. I don’t’ want to sit around and chit chat. I want to lay in bed and be by myself. I can say that over the last 13 years, this has never happened. Each year, I cook a turkey. Each year I cook dressing. I bitch and moan and complain the whole time. Every year Tony tells me, “You don’t have to cook next year.” But each year, I do.
Yesterday my turkey fought me like he/she was still alive. I had to change my clothes because I was wet and covered in brine and turkey juice. I was so completely irritated by the whole thing. I woke up this morning prepared to be in a bad mood all day. Tony gave me a hug and told me I’d be alright… he also told me I probably need therapy. 😊
I told him that I was going to make a conscious choice today to be positive and thankful. Thankful that I have a family. Thankful that we can get together. Thankful that someone loves me. Thankful for my dad and his 84 years of life.
Every year is someone’s last Thanksgiving. This year I chose to focus on making memories and not dwelling on the past. I thought about my mother all day today, but I didn’t let the grief paralyze me. And so, as I end this day a little less irritated than when it started, I’m thankful for all of my friends and family.
And I can honestly say, “Happy Thanksgiving.”
#thanksgiving #family #love

I don't care if it's 78 degrees outside. It's Nove

I don't care if it's 78 degrees outside. It's November dammit! Anyone else in LA determined to dress for fall even though we have summer weather? #ootd #fallwardrobe #hot

When I checked in, I was offered an upgrade to a c

When I checked in, I was offered an upgrade to a corner room. LIttle did I know I'd have to pass 57 other rooms to get to mine. Was it worth it?

San Juan, Puerto Rico was the second stop on the S

San Juan, Puerto Rico was the second stop on the Soul Train Cruise. We had to cancel our tour and ended up just walking the streets of Old San Juan. I didn't see much but loved the city and can't wait to return later this year.
#travel #sanjuan #puertorico #travelconsultant #youtube

Mi Familia #family #travel #ochorios

Mi Familia
#family #travel #ochorios

Jamaica.... There's nothing else to say #jamaica

Jamaica.... There's nothing else to say
#jamaica #ochorios #montegobay #travel

"If you spend your whole life waiting for the stor

"If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” — Morris West
#travel #losangeles #california #ocean

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