I finally finished How Bad Do You Want It by Matt Fitzgerald. I really enjoyed this book. Fitzgerald builds a true story through each chapter to demonstrate the topic. He breaks up the story, so you have to keep reading to find out what happened in the race or event. The book also doesn’t get too technical or scientific, so it’s easy to read and understand. Five stars. I read Locke & Key Volume 2-4 Read more
Most people plan to have a relaxing vacation. Sitting on the beach and sipping mai tais. But what if you want to challenge yourself or stay fit while away from home? Why not plan an active vacation! So you want to challenge yourself and have an adventure? Here are some tips to get your hike (or climb kayak, bike) on! Pick a destination. Have you always wanted to white water raft the Grand Canyon or Read more
Ah, summer. The best time for taking a vacation. This photo came up in my Facebook memories, and I wanted to share it with you. I didn’t take it because that’s me at Tunnel View in Yosemite! It’s even more spectacular in person. We drove all day and decided to do a quick drive through the park since we still had daylight. As we came out of the tunnel, the view just hit us. I Read more
Some of your summer travel plans may be up in the air, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plot and plan for later! Summer may look different this year because of covid19, but there are still options to travel and shake up the long days. You might have to get a bit creative. Have you ever had a staycation? If you can’t or don’t want to travel too far, take the time to explore your Read more
I finally finished It. It only took me three weeks and three days. I liked the story of It. I thought going in the book was about a killer clown. OMG, it was so much more than that. Also, not as scary as I recall the original movie. I mean, I was like 10 when it came out (aging myself here). My biggest issue was the length. I believe that King could have gotten the major themes across Read more
For the past five years, working out has been a struggle for me. When I look back before I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I was incredibly active. I was training for half marathons and doing things like P90X and RushFit. I was at a good weight, and I feel I looked pretty good. I’m still struggling to get back to that place. I realize I may never get to the exact spot again, but Read more
Disturbed – Jennifer Jaynes – 3 starsI found this book on Amazon Prime, and the description sucked me in. Multiple murders on Halloween and five years later, the lone survivor starts seeing the alleged murderer around town? Yes, please. I love a good thriller! The good: it’s an easy read. I think I finished it over a weekend. I flew through the first half on the edge of my seat. Was it him? Maybe the Read more
Protect the Earth. That’s a pretty big responsibility, huh? We owe it to ourselves and the earth to be responsible when we head to the great outdoors. We are currently destroying our planet at an alarming rate. We should be working to make it a better place. To leave it for future generations to enjoy, not just our grandchildren but their grandchildren as well. Those of us that can do something must help protect the Read more
Get outside when you can. We all need to get outside and get some fresh air and sunshine, especially in the current times. As always, we need to practice being responsible while enjoying the outdoors. What can you do to get outside? Take a walk, go for a run. Explore your neighborhood. Or grab your coffee and laptop and head to your deck. Plan your next big adventure. You may not be able to go Read more
I started the month off with Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin. Usually, I enjoy Grethen Rubin’s work. I listen to her podcast and loved The Happiness Project. But I couldn’t get into Outer Order Inner Calm. I was in a decluttering mood, so I thought it was fitting. Everything in her book was the most basic advice, or I’d already heard it on the podcast. I gave it a three (3) of five Read more