All I keep hearing about right now is this “Pokemon GO” game. It’s described it as an augmented reality game which is free-to-play, location-based, and multiplayer. The online mobile game also supports its own custom “wearable tech.” Sure. Whatever. Instead, I have an idea… How about you go outside and enjoy the trees? Or go hiking or SUPing […]
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A few more miles out of my comfort zone
“You did what?!?” is usually what people say after I’ve just told them about my most recent adventure in getting miles outside of my comfort zone. See, my husband Nelson and I just spend 13 days rafting the entire 149 miles of the French Broad River (from the headwaters in Rosman, NC to Douglas Lake […]
Make Some Room Chapter Ten (Busy is a bullshit word)
Busy is a bullshit word. Stop saying it. Choose to say something real. While we were on the river, navigating rapids especially, there were times when we were fast, furious, and focused. We did what we had to do in the moment (navigate a tough rapid, unload boats and set up camp, prep and serve […]
Make Some Room Chapter Nine (#UNPLUG)
Reclaim your nights and weekends. #UNPLUG After our Grand Canyon trip, Nelson and I returned home to a mountain of mail. Lots of junk, too many credit card offers (feh!), and a bill or three. My favorite part of the mail is receiving magazines. I don’t subscribe to many, but I love the ones […]
Make Some Room Chapter Eight (Laugh often)
Laugh often and loudly There’s a thing that everyone waits for on a rafting trip through Grand Canyon. That thing is big, gnarly, and gives pause to even the most experienced oarsmen. That thing is Lava Rapid. Lava is a Class TEN rapid and is perhaps the most dreaded rapid on the whole trip. I […]
Make Some Room Chapter Seven (Be bold)
Be bold. Be brave. Take action. Even if you’re scared shitless while doing it. I always joke that I was designed for comfort, not for speed. Whitewater terrifies me because of the speed at which things happen. A few years ago, I decided to try whitewater kayaking, since so many of friends seemed to prefer […]