Hey, I'm Chevany!

First Timer. Travel Diarist. Your Honest Bestie.

I'm not the person who has always had her passport stamped, always been on a flight or even lived an exciting life.

I’m the person who got her Bachelors degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management, got licensed to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and would always plan trips for everyone else, but never myself. 

I moved to the United States during the pandemic and eventually my anxiety got so bad I was scared to do anything by myself, even go for walks. About three months before my 29th birthday, I decided I was tired of being scared, tired of the 9 to 5, tired of having everything planned out and I wanted spontaneity and fun. 

I wanted to try random things so that I could finally figure out what I actually enjoyed before I turned 30, whether it be food, music, hobbies, work or destinations. I, like almost everyone else my age, have a folder of screenshots filled with things I wanted to do “someday” but never got around doing them and I’m finally forcing myself to get them done, even if it’s SOLO.

My plan is to start showing up. To new places, new experiences, things that scared me a little, things I never even knew existed. And I started writing down all the good parts, the chaotic parts, and the parts I'd do completely differently next time.

That's this blog. A real-time diary of a woman who decided to GET CURIOUS ABOUT HER OWN LIFE.

Show Up Curious is a diary of new experiences - travel, lifestyle experiments, things I tried because they scared me a little, and things I wanted to do before turning 30. Every post comes with honest thoughts and the actual resources I used, so you can decide whether it's worth your time & money too.

Who is it for?

It’s for women who are in the same chapter of life I'm in, their trying era, wanting more experiences, more adventure, and more 'yes' moments, but not always sure where to start. If you've ever screenshot something and never did it, this blog is for you. 

Based in - Detroit, Michigan

Pillar topics - First times, travel, lifestyle, reviews

Vibe - Honest best friend energy

✨Follow along my journey and use this "Your sign to try the thing~ ✨"