Bark Collars and Drama
So, after moving in with my parents after graduation along with a new puppy, things got weird. I brought Jackie home and she was doing pretty well for a while. She would play with Chipper, my mom’s...
View ArticleThe Fundamentals of Caring
I’ve been watching some shows on Netflix lately and thought I’d shake it up with a movie. Browsing through the titles, I came upon The Fundamentals of Caring. By the looks of it, I was sure this was...
View ArticleMeet the Family
Hi there. Now that you’ve met Jackie and me, we can show you some of our adventures we have together. Here’s the big girl on her first canoe ride. Now, let’s meet the rest of the family. Here’s...
View ArticleMy Own House
I recently bought a house. I know, crazy. I had been thinking about it for a while, and took the plunge over this past holiday season. I bought a little 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in Kernersville,...
View Article5 Essentials for Hiking with your Dog
I love hiking. Especially on mountain trails that lead to gorgeous views. After I adopted Jackie, I started walking, exploring, and hiking way more. I even started traveling across the state to see...
View ArticleWork to Live
Hello there. Long time, no blog posts. Yeah, sorry about that. I’m going to pick up the pace and actually write some things regularly starting TODAY. You can expect an adventure post on Mondays, a...
View ArticleFeeding Your Dog Human Food
We all have done it. Maybe you were eating some Chicken nuggets and couldn’t quite finish them or maybe you walked in on your pooch atop the kitchen counter. Whatever way it happened, we’ve all been...
View ArticleSnow Day
It rarely snows where I live in North Carolina. And when it does, it’s mostly muddy ice after a few hours anyway. This year, we got a surprisingly beautiful little snow storm that lasted about a week...
View ArticleFifty Shades of Grey
I know what you’re thinking. Not another 50 Shades Fanatic! Welp, I have to admit, I picked this book up because I wanted to hate it. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and critique it...
View ArticleHow to Behave at the Dog Park
If you have an active, social dog, you probably bring her (or should bring her) to the local dog park. Here’s what you need to know before showing up. Leash Your Dog – Your pup is expected to stay...
View ArticleDog Park Situations
I’ve written a blog post on how to behave at the dog park, but there are some situations I’ve come across that just don’t have a precedent. Here are some stories of dog park issues and how I handled...
View ArticleCoast Guard Requirements for Paddlers
So, you’ve got a shiny new canoe or kayak, and you’re ready to head out on the water, right? Wait a sec. Let’s make sure you’ve got everything you need to stay safe, stay sane, and most importantly,...
View ArticleMeet Lou
Guess what I did? Yup, I adopted a second dog. I have an obsession with browsing the adoption galleries of Animal Shelters near me, and since I had been thinking about getting a second dog, I had been...
View ArticleEmily Bett Rickards
If you’ve ever seen Arrow, you know this actress. Emily Bett Rickards is a Canadian actress who has played in various series and films including Arrow, Vixen, Sidekick, Dakota’s Summer, Brooklyn, and...
View ArticleHiking for Beginners
Now, I’ve been wanting to write a post like this for a while because I’ve found that people who want to go hiking but don’t are struggling with the same thing that I was (and am). Before getting...
View ArticleJenna Marbles
You probably already know this amazing woman. It’s Jenna Marbles!! I thought I’d highlight some of my favorite vloggers and YouTubers in preparation for actually putting some new content on my own...
View ArticleWord of the Week: Switchback
Earlier today, while reading a blog post by a distant friend I met in college about his experience hiking Cerro Companarios in South America, he mentioned the term “switchback,” and I went straight to...
View ArticleCasey Neistat
Everyone knows him. He’s the king of cinematic vlogging. He shows us the best of his adventures, in his city and everywhere else. He is Casey Neistat. Casey Neistat is a well known vlogger and...
View ArticleMike Cantwell
If you know anything about my blog or about me, you probably know I’ve been wishy-washy about this whole blogging thing. After all, I haven’t posted in more than two months! That changes today. A big...
View ArticleRick and Morty
I’m embarrassed to admit… I love Rick and Morty. As kids, my brothers and I would sneak into the living room late at night and try to catch our favorites from Adult Swim. Aqua Teen Hunger Force,...
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