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  • Roe V Wade Officially Overturned – What the Hell is Happening?
  • The Silence – Saying Goodbye and Learning How to Live without my Best Friend
  • Murphy Ranch – Old Nazi Compound in the Santa Monica Mountains
  • 14 Places Plastic is Hiding in Your Life
  • I Finally Went Camping at Joshua Tree

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  • Gardening & Sustainability

    6 More Changes I’ve Made to Live More Sustainably

    August 26, 2021 /

    It has been a few months since my last "Changes I've Made to Live More Sustainably" post and although I don't have 10 new things to share with you, I just couldn't wait to share my most recent swaps and lifestyle changes.

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    Environmental Documentaries are Making me Cry

    October 9, 2020

    Quarantine Day 30-36: Keep me out of HomeDepot

    April 22, 2020

    Quarantine Day 9-11: Looking Forward to Earth Hour

    March 28, 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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    It’s Been One Month

    April 17, 2021

    The Difference Between California and Hawaii

    March 30, 2019

    Strength – A Decision Not a Trait

    December 7, 2018
  • The Other Stuff

    Reminder to Believe in Myself

    September 25, 2020 /

    Today marks five years exactly since I got on a plane and moved to Hawaii. I've talked about that experience many times on this blog, but today's anniversary hit different. Today's anniversary was a perfectly timed message from the universe. Today reminded me that I'm amazing and I can accomplish impossible things. And I really needed that.

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    Strength – A Decision Not a Trait

    December 7, 2018

    Plans for a Healthier September

    September 7, 2020

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

    December 30, 2021
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    Gardening & Sustainability,  My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 68-70: 7 Things I Learned in 70 Days

    May 26, 2020 /

    Today marks 70 days of self isolation. 70 days since I was last at work. 70 days since I was last able to have any sort of real social gathering. 70 days since I have been able to visit my mom. It has been 70 days of ups and downs, good days, bad days, productive days and lazy days. I've had days where I've really struggled, days where it was hard to get out of bed, but lately, I have found myself in a really good place. I have used this time of isolation to work on projects and catch up on some entertainment. I've also used this time to…

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    Tomato Update – My Plants are Dying!

    June 9, 2021
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    Why and How I Started Backyard Composting

    July 29, 2020

    14 Places Plastic is Hiding in Your Life

    May 28, 2022
  • My Corona Journal

    Quarantine Day 51-59: 2020 is still going to be my Year

    May 15, 2020 /

    There seemed to be an overall consensus that 2019 sucked! And I fully agree with that. 2019 was definitely one of my worse years on record and I was so looking forward to 2020. Then COVID-19 happened and there once again seems to be an overall agreement that this year has gone to hell as well. For a moment there I would have agreed, but I've been thinking a lot lately, doing a lot of reflecting and, although I was struggling there for a minute, overall I'm happy. I'm happy and I feel like I'm headed in a very healthy direction.

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

    April 5, 2020

    Quarantine Day 24-29: Happy Birthday Mom

    April 15, 2020

    Quarantine Day 60 – 67: I’m still Happy and I went Hiking

    May 23, 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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    Gould Mesa Road: Angeles Crest Hwy to Paul Little Picnic Site

    July 20, 2020

    I Finally Made it to Joshua Tree

    July 8, 2020

    Moss Slides

    May 13, 2019
  • Life

    Family & Community – What I Miss About Military Life

    February 24, 2020 /

    Although in a lot of ways I didn't embrace the military life, I was a military spouse for three years. My entire time living in Hawaii was thanks to and shaped by the military. The best time of my life thus far was all thanks to the military.

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    30 “Things” That Made My 30th Year

    January 27, 2022

    2019 Nearly Killed Me – A Look Back on the Year

    December 30, 2019

    New York Pizza

    October 30, 2019
  • Food

    Lanikai Juice

    July 26, 2019 /

    Summer has been in full swing the past few weeks here in Southern California and that means hot windless nights and day time temps in the 90s (This week we’ve even been hitting the 100s!). California has turned into an oven and all I can dream about is Lanikai Juice. Sure California has Jamba Juice and Juice It Up! (which I do love) and little local smoothie shops, but since I’ve been back I can honestly say nothing beats Oahu’s Lanikai Juice. Lanikai Juice opened it’s doors back in 1997, serving healthy and fresh smoothies, fruit bowls, freshly squeezed juices, food, and cold pressed juices using local and fresh organic…

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    Seven Brothers – The Best Burger on Oahu

    October 29, 2018
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    Hot Chickz – L.A. Hot Chicken, Hidden Gem in La Puente

    June 17, 2021

    Breakfast on Oahu’s Windward Side

    January 18, 2019
  • Life

    4th of July

    July 6, 2019 /

    Now when I answer the occasional Facebook survey or someone asks me, "What's your favorite holiday?" I'll usually give them the traditional Christmas answer, but when I really think about it, the 4th of July has always given me so much more excitement and joy then most other holidays. And although I know that I have better memories, for some reason, when I think about the 4th, I find a lot of reasons to smile.

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    My New Job Made Me Hate Myself

    February 24, 2021

    The Hat

    March 23, 2020

    10 Years

    June 9, 2019
  • Travel & Adventure

    Stairway to Heaven

    July 4, 2019 /

    One of the last hikes I attempted while on Oahu is also one of Oahu's most infamous and talked about hikes. It seems like everyone has heard of, or at least seen pictures of, Oahu's Stairway to Heaven (also known as the Haiku Stairs).

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    I Finally Went Camping at Joshua Tree

    May 22, 2022

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

    October 26, 2021

    Gould Mesa Road: Angeles Crest Hwy to Paul Little Picnic Site

    July 20, 2020
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I'm not ready to be eloquent. I haven't collected I'm not ready to be eloquent. I haven't collected my thoughts fully yet...I'm angry. I'm sad. And I'm scared. For me and for every woman in this country. I knew this was coming, but even the forewarning didn't lessen the blow. This wasn't my first Pro Choice Rally and it won't be my last. My mother and her generation fought this battle once and I'm ready to take my turn, take my stand and fight for my fundamental rights and the fundamental rights of every person in this country. Roe V Wade wasn't the end, it was just the beginning...swipe to end for a summed up version of how I feel right now.
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This is a very overdue post. I went on this "hike" This is a very overdue post. I went on this "hike" more of a nature walk I guess, last month and then life got crazy...but did y'all know there are redwoods in Brea? I had no clue!
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Monday afternoon I had to make the heartbreaking d Monday afternoon I had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to my best friend, my baby, my Tickle. ❤️🐾💔
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Final photo dump...maybe... hopefully 🤞...from Final photo dump...maybe... hopefully 🤞...from my last hike. Since I hurt my foot I haven't been able to get out at all, but I'm hoping June and this entire summer will be filled with lots of hikes and outdoor adventures.
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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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