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  • Now I’m 32
  • 9 Instagram accounts that make me happy
  • First Hike of 2023 – Hiking in the Snow
  • I’m back with 22 things that made 2022
  • I have cancer.

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Food, Life

I Lost Another Piece of Home Last Week

Many of us have places that we grew up in, places that feel like home outside of our home. Places that hold a special place in our hearts, that are…

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September 9, 2022
Life

I Quit My Job!

April ended up being an overly hectic month, kicked off with a car accident along with some other things, so I do have to sadly report that I haven't been…

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May 14, 2022
Food

Breakfast on Oahu’s Windward Side

I have been lucky enough to live in Kailua, on Oahu’s Windward Coast for the last two and a half years. In those two and a half years my husband…

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January 18, 2019
  • Life

    Now I’m 32

    January 28, 2023 /

    31 was a year of major growth, lots of risk-taking, and a huge confidence builder. It challenged me, pushed me, and helped me realize that I can do hard things. I can believe in myself and I can accomplish a lot. I'm walking out of 31 and into 32 so proud of what I have accomplished and energized to keep pushing forward. Last year was just the beginning. Just a sample of what I can do, and an appetizer, if you will, to what I want to do.

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    My Weight and 30 Day Challenges

    October 15, 2018

    10 Years

    June 9, 2019

    Desert Rain

    March 9, 2020
  • The Other Stuff

    9 Instagram accounts that make me happy

    January 24, 2023 /

    Now don't get me wrong, I love Instagram! But I realized a few years ago that certain accounts left me feeling bad about myself or angry or a laundry list of other negative emotions. To counter this I began to unfollow any accounts that weren't healthy for me and started picking up some pretty great accounts along the way. By now I've made my Instagram feed a pretty safe place to be, filled with my friends, family, cute animals, sustainability tips, yummy food, and a handful of accounts that just make me feel good, and I want to share those accounts with you.

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    Reminder to Believe in Myself

    September 25, 2020

    Plans for a Healthier September

    September 7, 2020

    Making Myself at Home – Part 2: Living Room and Kitchen

    October 5, 2020
  • Travel & Adventure

    First Hike of 2023 – Hiking in the Snow

    January 13, 2023 /

    This past weekend I went on my first hike of 2023 and boy did it kick my butt! Not only was it my first hike of 2023, but it was also one of my first real hikes in months (with the exception of Joshua Tree, last month but that was a fairly level hike), a hike in pretty deep snow (a first), and at a pretty high elevation (we ended at around 8000 feet and climbed just over 1000 feet). We weren't prepared for this hike, but I am so happy we did it.

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    Small but Mighty – Kahekili Ridge Trail

    March 26, 2019

    Get in the Spooky Mood with Norco’s Pumpkin Rock Hike

    October 26, 2021

    5 places you need to visit when you come to Oahu, and 2 you should skip

    April 13, 2020
  • Food,  Gardening & Sustainability,  Life,  Travel & Adventure

    I’m back with 22 things that made 2022

    January 4, 2023 /

    I am back and although this wasn’t a fully planned break, it was much needed. My cancer diagnosis was a blow I wasn’t expecting and it really took it out of me – not physically, just emotionally. After processing that news I tried to get back into writing and posting, but honestly, I had a lot going on the last two months. The holidays are always crazy, trying to balance family and friends, everyone wants to do stuff, and on top of it all, the husband and I went on a very dumb but very fun camping trip. Also, I basically was sick from Halloween, until sometime last week. Don’t…

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    I Finally Found the Perfect Torta

    August 24, 2022

    Zippy’s – The Restaurant I Resisted

    July 30, 2018

    L&L – Hawaii vs California

    March 29, 2019
  • Life

    I have cancer.

    November 21, 2022 /

    I wasn't going to make this a blog post, but as I've tried to work through this over the past few weeks, it's become really clear that I need to. One, because this blog is where I figure life out. This is where I go to share what I'm going through and work through it. Also, since getting this news I've sat down to write about other things, regularly scheduled content, and it just didn't feel important. This is all I've wanted to write about. And lastly, I've been searching the internet trying to find someone, anyone, to tell me it was ok to feel the way I feel and…

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    Turning 29 – Goals

    January 28, 2020

    20 Things That Made 2020 Tolerable

    December 18, 2020

    I Quit My Job!

    May 14, 2022
  • The Other Stuff

    I Don’t Like The Nightmare Before Christmas

    October 26, 2022 /

    I am a Hot Topic Millennial. I still identify as an emo kid. Fall Out Boy is still my favorite band and I was in love with Pete Wentz, with his Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired sleeve and all for most of my teenage years. I know Blink 182's "I Miss You" by heart and I do not like The Nightmare Before Christmas. I would almost go as far as saying I hate the movie.

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    30 Days of Meditation

    May 4, 2021

    Why Tickle? The Story Behind the Name

    July 6, 2022

    Making Myself at Home – Part 2: Living Room and Kitchen

    October 5, 2020
  • Food

    Hodad’s – 8 Years Later and Nothing Has Changed

    October 19, 2022 /

    Hodad's is an amazing place, with amazing food, and a super fun atmosphere. I went over 8 years between visits and it was like no time at all had passed. If you find yourself anywhere near Ocean Beach, San Diego, and you like burgers, I'm telling you, you need to make some time for a visit to Hodad's!

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    Happy Birthday Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

    April 19, 2019

    20 Things That Made 2020 Tolerable

    December 18, 2020

    Eating My Way Through the LA County Fair

    October 5, 2019
  • The Other Stuff

    Cal Poly Pumpkin Fest – Fall Fun For The Whole Family

    October 14, 2022 /

    I don't have kids of my own, but both my husband and I grew up around babies. We both have lots of nieces and nephews, so we are both well-versed in family-friendly activities, and the Cal Poly Pumpkin Fest is just that! With hay rides, a petting zoo, a corn maze, and of course pumpkins, Cal Poly's Pumpkin Fest is family-friendly fall fun and a great way to spend the afternoon.

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    Women’s March: Rally For Abortion Justice 2021

    October 6, 2021

    Making Myself at Home – Part 2: Living Room and Kitchen

    October 5, 2020

    Adventures in Popcorn Ceilings

    March 18, 2019
  • The Other Stuff

    Hocus Pocus 2 Made Me Feel Like a Bad Millennial

    October 10, 2022 /

    It seems like everyone that grew up in the 90s loves Hocus Pocus! And so when the announcement that there was going to be a Hocus Pocus 2 broke, it seemed like that's all anyone could talk about. My Instagram and my Facebook were filled with posts about how excited everyone was that the Sanderson sisters were coming back. As the release date approached, it all just got worse. Everyone around me seemed to be counting down the days and, well, I wasn't.

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    My Own Original Thoughts on a Completly Un-Original Interpretation on the Last Two Years

    December 30, 2021

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    May 4, 2021

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    October 6, 2021
  • Food

    G&D Burgers – Good Food and Good People

    October 2, 2022 /

    Although I know it will never happen, I am on the hunt for a place that will hit the spot like Colima Burgers did. No burger joint will ever be able to take the place of Colima Burgers in my heart, nor will another place ever feel like home the way Colima Burgers did. That place held too much nostalgia for me, too much of my childhood, and really too much of my life to ever be replaced, but I am hoping (despite what my waistline might want) that I will be able to find a place with burgers and chili cheese fries that are at least nearly comparable.

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It's been a few weeks since we last went hiking... It's been a few weeks since we last went hiking...I can't lie I'm getting a little antsy.
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It's been a week..and it's really been a day and r It's been a week..and it's really been a day and right about now I feel like my life could really use a bit of sound proofing for a while.
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Been meaning to do this for a few days now...photo Been meaning to do this for a few days now...photo dump from last weekend's hike. Wonder if the weather will break long enough this weekend for me to get another adventure in? ❄️
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I'm exhausted and physically I wasn't ready for th I'm exhausted and physically I wasn't ready for this challenge but it was well worth it...now I'm going to go sleep for 12 hours ❄️💤
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Hiking can be hazardous to my safety but I love it Hiking can be hazardous to my safety but I love it anyways..."Don't fall. Don't fall..."
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Best view of 2022 - Kings Canyon National Park . . Best view of 2022 - Kings Canyon National Park
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First Christmas without my Tickle 🎄 Halloween w First Christmas without my Tickle 🎄 Halloween was her holiday but Christmas just isn't the same without her. I wasn't always a big fan of Christmas, but she always got me through it. And when I finally began to embrace the holiday she was always at the center of it. I miss her cuddles, kisses and wiggle butt even more this time of year. 
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Late post, but I was recovering...I had so much fu Late post, but I was recovering...I had so much fun this weekend at my Christmas Potluck. It was so nice to have my favorite people all together for good food and good times!
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It may not have been one of our smartest decisions It may not have been one of our smartest decisions l, but visiting Joshua Tree with snow on the way was so worth it and absolutely magical ❄️
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