It’s not what you think. Well, it kind of is… To begin, germ theory according to Britannia.com is, “germ theory, in medicine, the theory that certain diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by microorganisms, organisms too small to be seen except through a microscope.” It’s pretty spot on if you ask me.Continue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Germ Theory…"
Wannabe on the Trail: Wannabes and Posers
Mom I wannabe watching cartoons… on your new phone! Hi all-- I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things. But I'm still wheezing a little and it's cold outside--I'm so weak. However, I watched the new Netflix special Inventing Anna. I really don't understand my fasciation with millennial fraudsters but I'm goingContinue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Wannabes and Posers"
Wannabe on the Trail: SAD, Sick, and on the Mend
I don't really have a lot to say but I figured I better do an update! Coivd sucked-- I'm glad I had the vaccine. I did better than my husband (unvaxxed) but it still sucked. I still feel exhausted from it. However, I'm doing better and starting to get active again. It's slow going though--Continue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: SAD, Sick, and on the Mend"
Whelp… it’s Covid
Even the dogs are in quarantine… joking. No adventurous moments for me for 10 days… not that I was feeling adventurous in the slightest the last few days. Although, this time I feel worse— I had just brought a small human into the world when I was diagnosed the first time. Looks like flashback postsContinue reading "Whelp… it’s Covid"
Wannabe on the Trail: Home Sick
I’m not homesick, I’m literally home sick. I’m getting a Covid test tomorrow but the last couple of days have been rough. Being home sick, normally means I’m comatose on the couch. Not this time! Now that I’m a mother— I don’t get that option. He’s also running a fever so he’s home with me.Continue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Home Sick"
Wannabe on the Trail: Inspired by LOTRs
Well, the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings inspired a lot of my life choices. “Speak friend and enter.” (If you get that reference comment the answer 😉 Not all those who wander are lost— Bilbo Baggins. My grandmother had a copy of the Hobbit on her bookshelf. Although, we didn’t get along— too muchContinue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Inspired by LOTRs"
Flashback Friday: Grand Teton & Yellowstone 2014 (quickest trip ever)
*7 Years by Lukas Graham playing in the background* It's been seven years. Seven years since I branched out and headed west of my state of Missouri. Seven years of living the dream. Almost seven years of being with the love of my life. Looking back at how social media and the explosion of vanContinue reading "Flashback Friday: Grand Teton & Yellowstone 2014 (quickest trip ever)"
Wannabe on the Trail: Internal Arguments
The following is a brief conversation between myself and my personal Gollum. ~6:30 a.m. Alarm blares and wakefulness intrudes.~ Gollum: *Hiss* I want to go back to bed. It's cold. I want to snuggle into my couch under a blanket. I want more Oreo Balls. Me: *Sigh* I have to adult. I really don't wantContinue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Internal Arguments"
New Year, (semi) New Me
I haven't posted in the last few days-- holidays, weddings, and driving through a winter storm had my attention focused elsewhere. Me trying to be glamourous at Deer Park Manor in Indiana for a wedding. Driving in a winter storm... go slow and don't rush! I've also been working on finishing up a couple ofContinue reading "New Year, (semi) New Me"
Wannabe on the Trail: Winter Hiking
Not going to lie I'm not big on winter hiking. I respect those that go out and do it-- safely. However, after scrolling various social media channels there are a lot of folks that don't. You can do it safely. Hike in pairs or have a detailed plan outlining your stops etc. left with aContinue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Winter Hiking"
Flashback Friday: Agate Fossil Beds National National Monument, August 2015
The Niobrara is there I promise! I had never heard of this place. Scottsbluff— Chimney Rock, learned about them in 5th grade but it wasn’t until I headed to Nebraska in 2014 I heard about Agate. Even then I didn’t make it over there… Pulling in! But I planned time to go the next year.Continue reading "Flashback Friday: Agate Fossil Beds National National Monument, August 2015"
Snow Squall… WTF?
I just closed-- the front door had a foot high drift. Also the distance to the building and just a little beyond was a as far as you could see. If you didn't have lights on it was even trickier. We had a snowsquall on December 15-- what the heck is a snowsquall you ask?Continue reading "Snow Squall… WTF?"
Wannabe on the Trail: Fitness
I have a hard time with my weight—especially after having my baby—who’s now a toddler. I pulled the sled for maybe five minutes before I had to take a break. I'm thinking I might YouTube my weight loss journey. I also plan on posting updates on here as well. I’m going to start documenting myContinue reading "Wannabe on the Trail: Fitness"
Snow Days and Sled Fails
Well…I jinxed myself. I shouldn’t have made a crack about the cold on Monday. Leaving work on Friday… Now, I have snow. It’s up to my shins and if there’s a drift my corgi, Freya, becomes submerged. https://videopress.com/v/Zg26oCyi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Snow dogs! I don’t dislike snow. I actually really love it and it makes me happy. UntilContinue reading "Snow Days and Sled Fails"
Flashback Friday: Smokey Mountains National Park June 2017
Starting a new thing-- Flashback Fridays! I'll take a few moments to talk about a hike, trip, or adventure. I can think about warmer days and get into a habit of posting every week. It's a win, win! For my first Flashback Friday I'm going to talk about probably my favorite trip ever...so far... ThoseContinue reading "Flashback Friday: Smokey Mountains National Park June 2017"
The Wannabe Backpacker 