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.ContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Home Sick”
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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 muchContinueContinue 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 vanContinueContinue 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 wantContinueContinue 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 ofContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue 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?ContinueContinue 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 myContinueContinue 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. UntilContinueContinue 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… ThoseContinueContinue reading “Flashback Friday: Smokey Mountains National Park June 2017”
Wannabe on the Trail: Side Hustles & Small Business
Hey all! I don’t know if it’s the millennial mindset or just the ADHD talking but I keep trying to find new ways to make my hobbies pay for themselves. I like hiking and thought taking photos and writing about it would be fun. Probably not a high paying niche but fun. Once I startedContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Side Hustles & Small Business”
Wannabe on the Trail: Winter’s Here
Poor Bison… from earlier this year. Well, at least it’s not snowing…yet. Woke up to a -3 day. Not my favorite thing. But I need to get over it. I don’t want fall into the same patterns I do every winter were I binge watch stuff, or read, under a blanket and not go outside.ContinueContinue reading “Wannabe on the Trail: Winter’s Here”
Baby Wipes & Day Hikes: Big Spring Trail
Sunset on the Current River, Missouri. I got to go home over Thanksgiving. I had a week to show my son around my hometown, hunt, spend time with family, and hike. Hunter has been there back in February but that was a quick trip and we didn’t do a lot of exploring. I should haveContinueContinue reading “Baby Wipes & Day Hikes: Big Spring Trail”
Take a Hike
It’s National Take a Hike Day! Rocky Falls! I took this picture I think in 2009. And I had to work… and I’m taking a shift on the ambulance so I have to be ready to respond. So no hikes for me… Dammit. But if you have a chance, go take a hike! Well, becauseContinueContinue reading “Take a Hike”
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