Spotify vs. Google Play Music
After a couple of years enjoying the unending stream of great music straight from my phone (WiFi or not), I’ve chosen to unsubscribe from Spotify for Google Play Music. Here’s why. Google Play Music...
View ArticleMy #SheAdventures Spirit
Prompted by a question Outdoor Research asked for their #SheAdventures scholarship program, I got to thinking about my own daily adventurer’s spirit. Here’s what was running through my head… My mom...
View ArticleRichmond, VA
Guess who just got back from Richmond, Virginia?!? Yup, we took a trip. It was incredible… and we remembered to take pictures, thank goodness. We went on a super fun (maybe too much fun) brewery...
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 Articleprsuit
So, you may have noticed… but I got dumped. It was bad for a couple of days, then ok, and now so so SO good. Mike and I are staying friends (friends who don’t have anything in common) so there’s that....
View ArticleStarting Over & the Walking Dead
So, dealing with a breakup after you convince yourself you’ll be in the relationship forever is sort of hard. I’m over the guy, but not the situation. It just sucks. I’ve decided to start over. Want...
View ArticleGod Pushed Me Off A Mountain
On this day exactly a month ago, God decided to push me off a mountain. Now, I’m not saying God left me to crumble at the foot of this mountain that had become my incredible life. He did something...
View ArticleI Deleted My Wedding Pinterest Board
Yup. That title is correct. I deleted my wedding Pinterest board. For those of you who haven’t ever had a look inside a 20-something woman’s mind, or her computer, you may not be familiar with this...
View ArticleA Story About A Cheater
Once upon a time, I was a college student. Being a female college student, I learned quickly the reputation of student athletes. They were players. I mean, like the lying kind. No no no. I did not...
View ArticleMy Top 5 Dog Essentials
One day, when I was in college feeling bored and lonely, I took a midday trip to the local animal shelter and adopted a puppy. Yup. That was my decision making process. I’m bored and have nothing to...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Different Dogs
Every dog is different. Every dog is different. I repeat this sentence to myself as I once again leave my sweet boy Lou at home and drive off with Jackie, tongue wagging as we zoom to the dog park....
View ArticleMy Take on Data Mining
Well well well. A post about policy and current events… I never thought I’d be writing about something like this, but I recently got into a discussion with my favorite human about Facebook’s data...
View ArticleThere’s a New Cat in Town: Kit Kat
Good morning! I am so excited, because I just got a new roommate! Meet Kit-Kat. This crazy kitten is about 3 months old and loves to cuddle and play. I didn’t think I’d love having a cat this much!...
View ArticleMy Version of the Military Diet
Hey hey hey!! You know I’ve been busy with this little kitty and everything, so please accept my humble apology for neglecting you to care for my new fur baby. Forgiven? Ok, cool. So, you may not...
View ArticleWellness: A New Blog Theme
Hello all. I have been (like always) pretty inconsistent when it comes to writing and posting content for you guys. One of the biggest reasons, or excuse for this is that my blog has not had a...
View ArticleSo You Want To Be A Fan Of Your Boyfriend’s NFL Team…
I am an Eagles fan. Yes, the Philadelphia Eagles. Defending Superbowl Champs. Suck it Patriots. I wasn’t always an Eagles fan, nor did I take football seriously. I’ve been a bandwagon fan because my...
View ArticleWord of the Week: Adventurous
After refocusing my blog and posting about my wellness theme, I thought I’d get back to the Word of the Week this week, starting with the word that started it all: adventurous. ad·ven·tur·ous...
View ArticleA Tour of My Office (Cube)
Hello there. Today we will explore the depths of a great mind, a brilliant mind. The space within this mind flows with genius… JUST KIDDING. I’m going to show you my cubicle. So, the photos I show you...
View ArticleMy Christmas Pledge 2018
Recently, I subscribed to such an awesome blogger and have fallen in love with her content. One of the most recent ideas I’ve seen that she’s taken on (for a couple years now) is her Christmas Pledge....
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