Every planner has note pages somewhere and often we stare at that blank page and have no clue how we are going to use it. You may leave it blank. You may try something new every month. Or maybe you stick with what you’ve always done. But if you use an EC Daily Duo you now have a weekly note page. How the heck are you going to use that page?! Don’t worry… I got Read more
Having a medical condition that requires a strict diet can be stressful. It makes normal everyday tasks, like grocery shopping or going out with friends, difficult. And traveling? That’s a whole ‘nother level of stressful! Going grocery shopping can take longer when you have to be gluten free. You know you can trust certain brands but everything else? You need to read the labels, even if you previously were able to eat something because companies Read more
How do you decide what planner is right for you? Picking your planner is a big deal because you are gonna be with it for a year! The struggle is real. And with launch season upon us, it can be hard to figure out what you need. Or want. Which can be two very different things. There are many planner brands and this guide will focus on Erin Condren’s Life Planner but the concept can be Read more
Does running help reduce stress? The short answer? YES! The long answer? Running can help calm you. It can give you something to look forward to. Running can give you a break from whatever stressors you’re experiencing. It can be meditative and help clear your mind. Running gives you endorphins! It won’t cure your stress but it will definitely help your stress feel less severe. It is difficult to keep running during stressful times but Read more
As a landscape (nature, wildlife) photographer, I feel we have a duty to do no harm to the land and animals we are capturing. We are here to help others see the beauty of the nature around us, not trample on it. I believe there is a set of photographer’s responsibilities. But how do we make sure we aren’t damaging nature? First, we should follow outdoor rule number one, take only photos and leave only Read more
Wow, I can’t believe it’s February already! This year is flying by. To start the month I was right on track for my annual goal. Let’s hope I can keep that up! The Bullet Journal Method by Ruder Carroll ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 I decided to read the original creator of the Bujo method to see what the hype was about. I did enjoy this book although a few times I felt he went on a little bit Read more
I set another goal to read 52 books this year. I find I can usually read about a book a week, usually, I end up reading between 52 and 60. So I like to keep it simple with 52. Here are the books I read in January. The Cold Vanish by Jon Billman ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 I received a copy from Netgalley for free in exchange for my review. The Cold Vanish is a study in missing Read more
To quote Stacy Sims “women are not small men”. Sims has a Ph.D. in exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She wrote the book Roar, all about women and fitness. I read it a few years ago and it really resonated with me not only as an athlete but also as a photographer. Most of the world is built and tested on men. Then products for women are sized down. But really, we are different, not Read more
Whew, almost caught up with all my monthly reads! Here is December and hopefully I will get January out before February is over! (And then get February out at the start of March. Cuz then I’ll be back on track) Dot Journaling by Rachel Wilkerson Miller ⭐⭐⭐/5 Dot Journaling is a very basic breakdown of starting a bujo. I had hoped the author would have some more advanced ideas but everything in this book is Read more
February is a great month to remind ourselves we need to practice self-care and love ourselves. I truly believe we can’t fully take care of others without taking care of ourselves first. Kind of like the airline reminder to put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others. But what does self-care look like? Well, it’s gonna be different for everyone. What I need is going to be different from what you need. And what Read more
