Hi there!

I'm Melissa, founder and Editor of Driftyland. I'm glad you're here.

I created this blog in 2010, originally called Melissa's 100, as a means of pursuing my love for goal-setting. After conducting a bucket list activity that serendipitously connected me with Sophia Bush, I continued the blog with a focus on travel and self-improvement, renaming it Driftyland. 

Today, I live in Wilmington with my dog, and I love to write and wander. I occasionally do freelance work, but am currently employed full-time as a writer and strategist for a digital advertising agency. 

Feel free to reach out with me with comments, questions, requests, or opportunities for a travel swap or Workaway position at driftyland [at] gmail [dot] com.

I appreciate you!