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Life

My Weight and 30 Day Challenges

I am currently the heaviest I have ever been and even though I know I haven’t been doing everything I can to fix it, I haven’t been taking it well.…

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October 15, 2018
Travel & Adventure

My 2-Day Trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

For our wedding anniversary this year, my husband and I spent two days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Two parks neither of us had ever been to and…

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September 27, 2022
Gardening & Sustainability

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

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…

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May 19, 2021
Gardening & Sustainability

Environmental Documentaries are Making me Cry

Now before I get into this, I just want to say, although I feel things deeply I normally don't show them externally. Friends, family, and memories can make me cry,…

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October 9, 2020
Travel & Adventure

Eaton Canyon Falls

My husband and I have finally, after over five months in California, started hiking again. In just the past few weeks we have tackled five different trails starting with Eaton…

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June 1, 2019
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    How my approach to sun protection changed after my diagnosis

    February 23, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Because I grew up with my dad fighting melanoma, SPF and I have been BFFs all my life, but that doesn't mean I was perfect when it came to sun protection. In fact after my diagnosis last year I sat down and took a hard look at how I approached sun care and found several obvious ways I could do better. Easy changes, that I'm very disappointed in myself for not doing sooner, but are quickly becoming habits now!

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    The Difference Between California and Hawaii

    March 30, 2019
    Girl wearing a sweatshirt that reads, "It's my body, It's my choice."

    I’m scared. I’m angry. And I’m overwhelmed.

    May 5, 2022

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

    August 19, 2021
  • Travel & Adventure

    Hiking The Slot in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    February 14, 2023 / 0 Comments

    This past weekend, my husband and I finally got around to hauling our butts nearly three hours down to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to hike one of the best-known slot canyons in Southern California, The Slot. The Slot is a slot canyon hike (obviously) located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, down in San Diego county. The trail is a 2.3-mile loop and is rated moderate according to AllTrails.

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    Mermaid Caves

    April 3, 2019

    Camping at Davis Camp

    April 7, 2020

    My 2-Day Trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

    September 27, 2022
  • Travel & Adventure

    Winter Camping In Joshua Tree & The Three Ps

    February 4, 2023 / 1 Comment

    We knew camping in Joshua Tree in December was a potentially poor choice. We knew it would be really cold, but it actually ended up being so much more than we ever could have imagined. We made it and it was an adventure, but we were in no way prepared for what we faced.

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    August 22, 2019

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    May 25, 2019
  • Life

    Now I’m 32

    January 28, 2023 / 0 Comments

    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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    Fall Out Boy

    May 4, 2020

    “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” – Why I HATE This Question

    September 16, 2020

    I Quit My Job!

    May 14, 2022
  • Entertainment

    9 Instagram Accounts That Make Me Happy

    January 24, 2023 / 0 Comments

    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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    I’m Back With 22 Things That Made 2022

    January 4, 2023

    30 “Things” That Made My 30th Year

    January 27, 2022

    20 Things That Made 2020 Tolerable

    December 18, 2020
  • Travel & Adventure

    First Hike Of 2023 – Hiking In The Snow

    January 13, 2023 / 0 Comments

    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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    January 4, 2023

    Hermit and Sturtevant Falls

    September 23, 2019

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    January 4, 2019
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    I’m Back With 22 Things That Made 2022

    January 4, 2023 / 0 Comments

    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 Don’t Like The Nightmare Before Christmas

    October 26, 2022

    9 Instagram Accounts That Make Me Happy

    January 24, 2023

    Why Tickle? The Story Behind the Name

    July 6, 2022
  • Life

    I have cancer.

    November 21, 2022 / 6 Comments

    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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    Baby Steps To Plant-Based Eating

    September 12, 2020

    “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” – Why I HATE This Question

    September 16, 2020
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    My Weight and 30 Day Challenges Round 2: Learning to Love Myself

    May 25, 2020
  • Entertainment

    I Don’t Like The Nightmare Before Christmas

    October 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Food

    Hodad’s – 8 Years Later And Nothing Has Changed

    October 19, 2022 / 0 Comments

    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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    April 27, 2019

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    January 18, 2019

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Got it in just under the wire. Tomorrow is the f Got it in just under the wire. 

Tomorrow is the first day of fall and every summer I try to do my favorite hike, The Bridge to Nowhere. 

This summer time got away from me and as we approached the final weekend of the season I still had not hiked to my favorite spot. So @ge_rar_doh and I had no choice but to spend last Saturday deep in Azusa Canyon.

11 miles, 7 hours, and 6 water crossings 🌞

#bridgetonowhere #bridgetonowherehike #eastfork #sangabrielmountains #azusacanyon #hike #hiking #hikeadventures
Cannot stand sitting in traffic but I will take a Cannot stand sitting in traffic but I will take a road trip any day. Love traveling to brand new places, taking back roads, and exploring tiny hidden treasures in towns you never knew existed. Nothing beats a road trip, whether you're driving 4 hours or 4 days. 

#roadtrip #roadtrips #backroads #backroadstravel #smalltown #smalltownusa #explore #travel
Never been to a Bob's Big Boy nor did I know the o Never been to a Bob's Big Boy nor did I know the oldest operating location was right here in Burbank.

#bobsbigboy #bobsbigboyburbank #diner #classicdiner #historiclosangeles #historical #losangeles #southerncalifornia
It's the simple things ☺️ #quotes #happiness It's the simple things ☺️

#quotes #happiness #happy #dowhatmakesyouhappy
Take me to the mountains, the lake, the river, or Take me to the mountains, the lake, the river, or the desert. Just take me away from urban life. 

#bigbear #bigbearlake #bigbearlakecalifornia #california #hiking #outdoors
Life is short. Live life now ❤️ #75years #lif Life is short. Live life now ❤️

#75years #lifeisshort #liveyourlife #liveyourbestlife #inspiration #inspirational #motivation
Been listening to a lot of podcasts about the univ Been listening to a lot of podcasts about the universe and human existence and other existential type things. I've also been listening to Alan Watts and trying to restart my meditation practice...this quote feels right, right now.

#meditate #meditation #meaningoflife #alanwatts #alanwattswisdom #alanwattsquotes #quotes #joshuatreenationalpark #milkyway #milkywayphotography
A reminder. A mood. An attitude. Ready to take on A reminder. A mood. An attitude. Ready to take on the week ahead 🤍

#affirmations #readyfortheweek #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondayvibes
Live music is magic. Live music brings me back to Live music is magic. Live music brings me back to life. And live music touches you in a way that I can't really describe...that all sounds super cheesy and over blown but that's exactly how I feel.

@falloutboy is my favorite band. Have been for over 15 years. Their music means so much to me and their songs have gotten me through so many things. From big memories to small so many of their songs can transport me back to a vivid moment in time.

I could go on and on and never find the right words to express what last night was like for me or what this band means to me, so I'll spare you a long ramble and instead I'll just share this clip that oddly enough made me tear up 🥹 since I can't share anything else because my horrible scream singing covers up everything else. 

#falloutboy #fob #emo #emomusic #somuchforstardust #poppunk #petewentz #lavaboots #followyourdreams #chaseyourdreams #beyourself #concerts #livemusic
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