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    My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 37-43: Is Quarantine Making Me Better?

    April 29, 2020 /

    It's been a pretty good week! A few Corona Journal entries ago, I mentioned that I was really starting to struggle with my anxiety and maybe even a little depression. Given the current circumstances the only way I figured to really deal with this was to just stay busy, stay distracted and keep moving. When I wrote about that I also pointed out that possibly wasn't the best solution, but it was all I had and time would tell. Well it's been a few weeks now and I'm starting to feel so much better. I'm even starting to think that quarantine may be starting to make me a better human...in…

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    May 15, 2020

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    March 21, 2020

    Quarantine Day 9-11: Looking Forward to Earth Hour

    March 28, 2020
  • Gardening & Sustainability,  My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 30-36: Keep me out of HomeDepot

    April 22, 2020 /

    Starting with this entry, I have decided that unless something really big or really important happens, I'm only going to be writing my Corona Journal entries weekly. Although my moods and the ways in which I'm handling this new reality fluctuate daily, sometimes even hourly, for the most part I have fallen into a pretty basic routine -

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    March 28, 2020
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    Quarantine Day 68-70: 7 Things I Learned in 70 Days

    May 26, 2020
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    Baby Steps To Plant-Based Eating

    September 12, 2020
  • My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 24-29: Happy Birthday Mom

    April 15, 2020 /

    I think this is probably the longest I have gone between quarantine entries, but it's been a weird few days. In my last few entries, I mentioned that I just wasn't feeling myself. Whether it was the rain, my anxiety, the reality of such an overwhelming situation, or maybe even a little bit of depression; I just wasn't doing much. I was getting up in the morning at a decent time, getting dressed, taking care of my basic needs and commitments, but overall I was just going through the motions of the day.

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    Quarantine Day 70-83: Black Lives Matter

    June 8, 2020

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    March 21, 2020
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    Quarantine Day 37-43: Is Quarantine Making Me Better?

    April 29, 2020
  • Travel & Adventure

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

    April 13, 2020 /

    I am by no means a Hawaii expert, but I did live there for nearly three years and in those three years I would like to think I transitioned (somewhat) from a wide eyed tourist to someone who called Oahu home. During my time on the island I  had the opportunity to try a lot of the "touristy" things Oahu has to offer. I also had the wonderful chance to find my own favorite places on the island. As family and friends of all different ages, with varying interests and desires for their Hawaii vacation came out to visit me I was able to see what they really enjoyed and…

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    Small but Mighty – Kahekili Ridge Trail

    March 26, 2019

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    November 25, 2019

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    May 13, 2019
  • My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 20-23: I’m Still Here

    April 9, 2020 /

    Last time I wrote an entry, I mentioned that I thought quarantine was starting to get to me and that the days were starting to blur. I was still being productive and getting things done. Now, however, I don't think quarantine is starting to get to me, I know it is. I'm still working out every day and I've been keeping up with my 30 day hula hoop challenge, but besides that I haven't done much more. I'm still getting my butt out of bed every day before 8 am, usually around 7:30, but I'm going to bed earlier and earlier every day.

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    Quarantine Day 9-11: Looking Forward to Earth Hour

    March 28, 2020

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    March 21, 2020

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    April 5, 2020
  • Travel & Adventure

    Camping at Davis Camp

    April 7, 2020 /

    Last summer I went camping for the first time and I loved it. Every time we stayed at Davis Camp in Bullhead City, Arizona and probably in part due to my deep connection to the river and part reasons I will never understand, it is now one of my absolute favorite places.

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  • My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 16-19: I Accidentally Drank a $350 Bottle of Wine

    April 5, 2020 /

    Although I feel like I have continued to do a pretty good job of staying a productive human being the last few days, I can officially say quarantine has gotten to me and the days are starting to blur. I know I haven't wasted a single day this week. I've gotten up at a decent time every morning, I'm cooking, cleaning and working out. I stay busy. But, I cannot tell you what I have done for the last 3-4 days nor do I have anything to show for those days.

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    March 25, 2020

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    March 28, 2020

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    May 15, 2020
  • My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 12-15: I Built a Shelf

    April 1, 2020 /

    I think I have managed to shake my quarantine slump I was in when I last check in, at least for now. Since my last Corona Journal entry, it's been a fairly productive few days. From cleaning to cooking, gardening and working out, I've managed to stay on top of things and stay pretty busy. My biggest accomplishment to report - I built a shelf!

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    December 30, 2021

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    March 28, 2020
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    Quarantine Day 70-83: Black Lives Matter

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I was on a good streak there for a minute, hiking I was on a good streak there for a minute, hiking almost weekly again, but we're now going on two weeks and I'm getting antsy. Take me back to the mountains please (or the desert or the ocean or the forest I'm not picky)
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It's been a weird week. Here's a photo from my las It's been a weird week. Here's a photo from my last adventure and a quote to kick off your Saturday - "Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so." - Noam Chomsky
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Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. Grab s Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. Grab some lunch, buy some plants, and explore Azusa Canyon with an old friend 💕
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Swipe ➡️ to join me on my hike today! . . Was Swipe ➡️ to join me on my hike today!
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Was it nearly 100 degrees today, yes.
Did I over sleep and end up hiking midday, yes.
Am I very out of shape and haven't been on an actual hike for close to 2 years, yes.
Is my body going to feel this tomorrow, probably.
Do I have any regrets...not at all.
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A little late but here's the campground photo dump A little late but here's the campground photo dump from my first @joshuatreenps camping trip earlier this month. Swipe for some mattress chaos. 🌵
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It's finally springtime y'all and this felt like a It's finally springtime y'all and this felt like an appropriate first day of spring post. 🐾☀️
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"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to h "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order."
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Unapologetic Tickle post because although her fur Unapologetic Tickle post because although her fur is turning gray, and she sleeps 90% of the day, and her hips don't work as well as they used to, she will forever be my puppy, my baby, my best friend. With the expectations of social media, she doesn't get featured as much as she should, but long conversations and stinky cuddles will always be the favorite parts of my day 🐾
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I've dreamt of Joshua Tree for years, feels like m I've dreamt of Joshua Tree for years, feels like my entire life almost. Then during COVID I finally had my chance to visit and I've gone twice over the last 2 years. From the minute I stepped foot in that magical desert I was in love. It was everything I dreamt of and more. During our first visit my husband and I explored all the different campgrounds and I knew I had to come sleep under the stars here. It took two years, but our trip is finally set and I can't wait!
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