I was reading what I wrote back in October last year about how I needed to step away from the noise and it dawned on me that I actually never truly did step away. In the 9 months since that post, I moved, changed jobs, and never really slowed down. With mental health as such […]
Cleaning up some areas of my desk and drawers, I came across this poem by Marlene Seven Bremner written last year for me on National Poetry Month at the Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA. It still feels as relevant as last year.
We have been flooded with information, noise since February. And it’s gotten louder and louder throughout the year. Part of me can’t believe it’s October already, Where has the time gone? Drowned out in noise, anxiety, so-called “productivity”. I haven’t felt productive this year at all. Yes, I am one of the lucky ones whose […]
I got into a frenzy early afternoon. Which hiking group to join? Which one will find the perfect spot to watch the lunar eclipse? As I was weighing my options, I couldn’t get excited about any of the hikes. Now, I live in Los Angeles, so observing night skies takes some planning due to the […]
It’s National Wine Day and the Friday leading to a long weekend here in the U.S. I call this a win-win. What better way than to sit on the patio, contemplate all the things I don’t know about wine while sipping a glass of wine. 5 Fun Facts about Wine #1 Italy, France, and Spain are […]
My hands are still shaking from sampling too much coffee today. This comes on the heels of going cold turkey on coffee right after Christmas. So, no surprise on the shaking hands. What’s CoffeeCon? About 25-30 artisan coffee roaster and makers were handing out samples of coffee at CoffeeCon L.A. CoffeeCon is a consumer coffee […]
Grab a cup of coffee, sit down comfortably and read the stories of fellow hikers and travelers. Beach Camping at Lake Powell A guide to visiting Jasper National Park in winter 6 places to visit in Madrid https://solohikerblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/the-dawn-of-the-cicadas-a-short-hike-with-a-view/ Get your Lord of the Rings on at Hobbiton, New Zealand https://littleadventuresnz.com/hobbiton-new-zealand/ And my favorite: https://roamwildandfree.com/2018/01/17/how-to-poop-in-the-wilderness-when-bathrooms-arent-a-luxury/ […]
2017 wasn’t unkind to me. I had quite a few (mini) adventures and loved most of the year. Trying to pick a few “bests” and “favorites” wasn’t quite as easy as I expected. But here it goes: Best unplanned adventure – a friend and I were waiting for the Lowest Glow on Earth balloon festival […]
Grab a cup of coffee, sit down comfortably and read the stories of hikers, some who hiked all or part of the Pacific Crest Trail, some who hiked the Appalachian Trail, many who hiked local trails. Their stories and experiences are fun – and sometimes scary – to follow. Relax, sit back and read: Following […]
How the time passes by. The first month of the year is nearly over. And I have been pretty bad about journaling my 100 Days of Happiness. But you both should be happy to know that I have been living my 27 Days of Happiness so far! I have done plenty of yoga, running, […]
Every January when we make all these well-intended New Year’s Resolutions, we add stress to our already busy lives. We tell ourselves we are not fit enough, skinny enough, healthy enough and start programs that most people abandon within the first 5 weeks of the year. How do we make it a Happy New Year? This […]