Reflection
February 7, 2014
Reflection is an amazing teacher. I’ve allowed myself to reflect more in the last year than I have in all my prior years. I don’t know why but I feel like my eyes are more open and present to the world around me. I have had the chance to hear what people tell me, make […]
Thank you and Happy New Year
January 6, 2014
Some of you reading this may know that I have difficulty expressing my emotions. I wanted to take the opportunity to write a thank you/happy new year note to all my friends and family to really express my love and appreciation for you. If you know me, you know that I have a hard time […]
I move Feb. 8th
January 5, 2014
My move date is final. On February 8th I pull out of Bend to start a new adventure in Illinois! I’m so, so excited but a little scared too. Over the next few weeks I will sell or donate almost everything in my house with the intention to limit the moving expenses to a trailer, […]
Anxiety Rant and Moving FAQs
December 30, 2013
Since the news that I’m moving to Illinois has been released, I have received nothing but support and exuberation from my friends and family. A few weeks ago I found out that my move date has been pushed to the end of February which really helped lessen the stress to sell everything, determine how I’m […]
Chicago – New Chapter
December 5, 2013
A new chapter in my life is beginning. I’ve accepted a new position, my dream job, that will take me to Chicago, IL. The position is with the company I work for currently as a Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist at a clients’ office. I’m so excited and thankful for this change! The amount of support […]
Kona Vacation: Nearly as strong as an Ironman
November 18, 2013
Recently I took at trip to Kona, HI where I spent my time laying on the beach, seeing the local sights and enjoying the tasty eats. This relaxing vacation was a delightful break from my day-to-day stresses and completely different than my Moab trip taken not too long ago. I had alot of down time […]
Telluride, CO Road Trip and Dead Horse Point State Park
October 29, 2013
Continued from Hiking Moab Utah post. Day 4 – During breakfast on day 4 my guide informed me that we completed about 30 miles of hiking in 3 days. I popped the blisters the night before so my feet were feeling like resting up a bit on the fourth day. The guides idea for […]
Look Mom I Made a Quilt!
My first quilt is complete and finished! It’s not perfect but it’s finished. I watched alot of YouTube to help me along the way. The Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorials really helped me the most to hone my skills before attempting my very first real live quilt. The quilt top is a disappearing nine patch […]
Hiking Moab Utah – Corona Arch – Negro Bill Canyon – Fisher Towers
October 26, 2013
Continued from…..Hiking Arches National Park post Day 2 – I woke up super excited to see more arches. The parks ended up being closed but thankfully the area offers plenty of other things to do outside the parks including the arch that is the worlds largest rope swing. Of all the things I’ve seen, giant […]
Hiking Arches National Park
October 24, 2013
So, it happened. Its been coming. It finally happened. Thirty! I’m still getting used to wearing Thirty but now that it’s on, it’s not coming off anytime soon; ten years I suppose. The best thing about turning Thirty was the amazing solo guided hiking trip in Moab, UT with Southwest Adventure Tours. Check out the […]