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Life

Looking back at 2018

This year has been a crazy roller coaster ride, filled with unexpected ups and downs and, just like a roller coaster, it’s leaving me at pretty much the exact same…

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December 28, 2018
Travel & Adventure

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

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)…

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April 13, 2020
Food, Gardening & Sustainability, Life

Baby Steps To Plant-Based Eating

I haven't bought meat in over a month, sort of. Over the past few months my husband and I have really been on an eco-kick sustainable living journey of sorts.…

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September 12, 2020
  • The Other Stuff

    I Went Back In The Ocean For The First Time Since Leaving Hawaii

    August 19, 2021 /

    Yes, known for surfing there are beaches that have some pretty big waves, but it varies throughout the year and there are certain beaches that are almost always relatively calm or at least don't have the kind of waves that will knock you over. On top of that the water is clear and the sand is soft. Most the beaches in Hawaii have crystal clear waters and I could see down to the floor even once I swam out far enough I could no longer reach the sea floor. And, best of all, the water in Hawaii is so warm, all year round in comparison to Southern California. Living in…

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    May 5, 2022
  • Life

    I Went Back To School

    August 12, 2021 /

    This summer I enrolled at Mt. SAC in two different classes. I enrolled, with my husband in an agriculture class,  Food Production, Land Use, and Politics - A Global Perspective. Having my husband take that class with me was a total lifesaver, but more on that later. I also enrolled in Real Estate Principles, one of the required classes to get your real estate license here in California.

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    October 15, 2018

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  • Gardening & Sustainability,  The Other Stuff

    It’s Time to Try a Cup – This Post is about Periods

    June 25, 2021 /

    Traditional period products are expensive, wasteful, uncomfortable, and packed with plastic and other harmful chemicals. I started hearing about alternative period products a few years ago, things like The Diva Cup and Thinx, but was too afraid to make the switch, until this year. I've now been using my menstrual cup for six months and regret nothing except not making the change sooner.

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    March 30, 2019
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    June 3, 2021

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    December 18, 2020
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    Hot Chickz – L.A. Hot Chicken, Hidden Gem in La Puente

    June 17, 2021 /

    As I write this I have eaten at Hot Chickz, three times, twice in one weekend. I have tried both versions of their sandwiches, their chicken sandwich (served on a bun) and their Hot Chick Sandwich (served on a roll). I have tried two different spice levels "Just a Kick" (mild) and "Feelin' It" (medium). Although I was able to eat the medium it was painful and I've decided to stick with their mild. I have also tried their Hot Chick Fries (everything you get on a Hot Chick Sandwich, chicken, coleslaw, pickles, and sauce, on top of fries), their mac and cheese, and a pepperoni pizza.

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    September 12, 2020

    Where to get the Best Poke on Oahu?

    June 19, 2019

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    October 29, 2018
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    Gardening & Sustainability

    Tomato Update – My Plants are Dying!

    June 9, 2021 /

    A few weeks ago I shared with you how I ended up with eight different tomato plants, despite not liking tomatoes at all. I had decided at the beginning of the growing season to share more of my garden and what I'm doing and learning, so I had decided to write that post probably a couple months ago. Thanks to life and a bad case of procrastination, that post didn't make it up when I wanted it to and sadly by the time I did publish that post I was already starting to run into problems, but I had not figured out what was causing the problem and I was…

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    October 26, 2020

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    August 26, 2021

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    April 30, 2021
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    Gardening & Sustainability

    I Hate Plastic Water Bottles

    June 3, 2021 /

    Now I could go on and on about the amount of plastic waste produced by people drinking water bottles (over 60 million water bottles are thrown away everyday in the US) or how much plastic is entering our oceans annually (8 million metric tons), which if you are reading this, you probably were expecting that, but I realize not everyone cares about that. Not everyone is concerned with how much plastic they waste or how much that plastic is hurting the planet, but most people do care about their money and how much they are wasting or how much they could save.

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  • Gardening & Sustainability

    How I Ended Up With 8 Different Tomato Plants When I Hate Tomatoes

    May 19, 2021 /

    I hate tomatoes. I almost never eat tomatoes and 90% of my tomato consumption comes in the form of pizza and/or tomato sauce. I don't like tomatoes on my burgers or my sandwiches and I hate tomatoes in my salads. So then why am I growing eight different tomato varieties? I will tell you why, it is Cal Poly's Tomatozania's fault...kind of.

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    August 26, 2021
  • The Other Stuff

    30 Days of Meditation

    May 4, 2021 /

    I've been working towards this since I started meditating last year, at the start of COVID and for the month of April I committed myself to 30 straight days of meditation! Last year, during the month of April I challenged myself to 30 days of hula hooping and managed to see that all the way through, so this April seemed like the perfect time to challenge myself again.

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  • Gardening & Sustainability

    10 More Changes I’ve Made to Live More Sustainably

    April 30, 2021 /

    Towards the end of last year I shared a list of 10 changes I had made in my personal life to live more sustainably. Well, I didn't stop there and I am ready to share with you 10 more habits, swaps, and/or changes I have made to try to live a more sustainably -

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    It’s Been One Month

    April 17, 2021 /

    Well I really wish I had some great excuse, some big new to share. I wasn't sick, I didn't have any big tragedy or big success. Nothing really changed and I haven't been going through anything. Really this past month has just been a regular life month, doing everyday life things and time got away from me.

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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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