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  • Black background with a yellow horizontal stripe in the middle, displaying the words 'Examine World' in maroon text.
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Hi, I’m Anne

I’m a nurse anesthetist, traveler, and storyteller, exploring the world through photography, curiosity, and a love for slow, intentional living.

In 2020, I left my full-time W-2 job to build a life that prioritized time, creativity, and freedom. These days, I’m either in scrubs or somewhere with a carry-on and a camera, and I share it all to remind healthcare pros: you don’t have to hit burnout to start living on your own terms.

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Explore. Work. Rest. Repeat.

Wander through travel journals, street photography, and honest reflections from the OR

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A visual diary of the people, textures, and stories I’ve met on the road

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Work, freedom, mindset shifts and the wild, rewarding ride of being a 1099 CRNA

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the blog

LIFE

Around the world.

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Notes from the OR, the airport, and everywhere in between.

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““It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There’s almost no such thing as ready. There’s only now. “”
— Hugh Laurie