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And We Back! Hi 2024…

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Hi there! I know it’s been a short while. Okay, a long while! Some would even say years ( 10 to be exact eek lol). It’s been a whirlwind hasn’t it? As a country, as a planet, we’ve seen a lot of changing times, some natural, others not so much. Then there’s your personal life. Hope you have been managing well!!

Just wanted to make this intro and say, “We Back”. If you need to feel the energy that I’ve entered this time with listen to Chance the Rapper- All We Got here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDAkWJgTSOk. So to not make a long post an essay, I’m excited to grow and share with you this year. That’s all things eco, sustainable, wellness, fitness, and outdoors! I plan on dabbling into kid content as well. We want them growing and learning too! Also, personal musings and posts like this of course. And guess what? I’ve started running. Yes! Me, a runner (I know I know). Though sports and activeness are not new to me, running was never on my to-do list until I started running about a year or two ago with a very good friend. I’m excited to share that journey as well. Don’t call me a runner runner just yet but I do a little shuffle here and there haha. I ran 6.5 miles on Christmas and it was so fun and invigorating. I felt like I was in an exclusive club of dedicated crazies running when I should’ve been in bed haha. I’ll include those pictures below.

So to finish this post.. When I ran on Christmas my sunglasses got foggy due to the cold air and heat coming off my face, and I for a while I kept them on because there was still a small view I could see. And to be honest I knew I was on the right path as long as I stayed straight and could see a piece of the path in front of me. It made me think… Sometimes that’s the only key you need. You are being led and it’s scary because you can’t see left or right, or even far into the distance, but just a small path in front of you. This is your reminder as it is mine to stay the course this year! Have faith and trust that you are on the right path. To close (yes I know I said that in the beginning of this now essay but seriously this time), I will share 2 of my resolutions. 1. To get back into taking pictures this year, maybe a new camera is in my future. And 2. Open myself to the beautiful and wonderful ways life can surprise me. That means taking more chances. A little risk may just take me where I was always meant to be.

Happy 2024! Tell me if you have any resolutions? If there’s something you’d like to see from me let me know. Until next time!!

Site facelift coming soon. Hold tight! ❤

Jamaica Jamaica, A Forever Love

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I am finally getting around to posting about my trip this summer to Jamaica.. Maybe nostalgia, as the fall air creeps in here on the east coast. Boot season has made its appearance.. Ahhhhh the time of sweaters, scarves, fireplaces, and hot organic tea. I love fall, but even more so, I love the feel on the sun against my skin, and JAMAICA. My trip to Jamaica was so fulfilling and more than I could ever ask for. Though time felt limited, and very busy considering the retreat group, there were without a doubt, many moments of bliss.

From the time I stepped off the plane, the air consumed me, intoxicated, it filled my lungs and said, welcome to this sweet sweet land. In almost an instant, dewy skin engrossed me, and warmness filled me. Although surrounded by many, a feeling of sweet soul euphoria took over. I was here. Jamaica. It had been years since I travelled off US soil, and it was long overdue.

Our group gathered their things.. we were finally on our way to Ms. B’s retreat spot in the mountains. As I begin to take you on this journey with me im realizing there were so many highlights to this trip and that simply typing the whole experience would 1. almost instantly be a book and 2. be just way to much to express. So hopefully throughout the rest of the year I can post on snippets of my travel experience to the Caribbean. I cut you off didnt I? Sorry.. the story was just getting on a roll haha.  I will say, it was far from touristy, and thats the way it was intended. A wholistic health retreat! The best moments for me were the little ones.. 3 in particular that I will discuss in coming posts and many other stories and experiences that personally changed my life.

I will say, I really appreciate and love my sis Mayasa. A loving, caring, amazingly intelligent doer, and dynamic visionary goddess to say the least. So many talents and multifaceted depths and levels… oh and comedian, she’s a walking professional sure to keep your mouth belting with smiles and giggles. Im so thankful for such a wonderful being and divine alignment. This trip to Jamaica all started with a simple statement, “We should go somewhere this year!” and voila.. Not only did we go, but so did 16 other individuals who had the time of their lives and she’s to thank.

First lesson? Speak, act.. watch unfold. Thoughts are important, they precede action. Good or bad. BUT… action is a physical effort that cannot emerge from thought alone. Put 2 together and the magic happens.. Yay for magic?

Well, heres a few pics to hold you over…  As you look, i’d love to know, have you travelled anywhere recently? Domestic or abroad. Where? How was it? Where would you like to go next? I’d love to know..

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Fall Activities! Moooo -ve On Over Summer

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In the coming weeks i’ll be sharing some fall activities that’ll be great for children, families, dates, etcetera. Just because it’s getting cooler doesnt mean your activities have to be dull. In fact, now is the time to get out, the weather is perfect. Not only will the activities I share be packed with fun and economical, there will be many ways to make your trip more eco friendly. First stop on the fall activity train??? 

 

A farm. Yes, visit a  farm. Most states in the US, have local farms, or a State Park that has something like a farm. This is a perfect activity for children ages 3-9, and more often than not, the farm will have hayrides considering the season. While farms are usually free, you may have to pay a small fee for hay rides. Bring your own lunch, reusable water bottle, and enjoy a nice outing. I had a doting 3 year old with me last week and she enjoyed every minute of the farm and carousel ride. Going home was quite the challenge. 

 

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Have you been to the farm yet?? Don’t forget to pack your own lunch. 

Im Back, So Is Summer

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I’ve been gone for a while now. I know all my non existent readers missed me lol. I cant even say ive been super busy. More like, I just havent been in the mood to blog. But ive done a lot of fun outdoorsy things over the last few months and im looking forward to catching back up. Ive also started bikram yoga, so ill be posting on my experiences with that as well. Ive tried some new natural beauty products, cleaning products, and DIY at home remedies. Im looking forward to getting back into the blogging swing, and guess what? I plan to start vlogging soon *yayyyyyyyyyy*. Stay tuned for my next post. In the mean time heres a few pics 🙂

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Tulips in my mothers flower garden

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these are the faces you make in your mid 20s lol

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this little guy blended in on a hike.. amazing

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my goddaughter is too cool

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“Summa summa summa time!”

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strawberry banana smoothie + a rocking sunset = Ahhhh

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incoming storm mothers day weekend hike, NC

Bald Eagles, Harriet Tubman, and Wind

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I still have a post on more ways to combat and improve food waste soon but i’m looking to do something special with my mini-me to convey the message more uniquely so stay tuned. In the mean time….

A little over a week ago my mini me and I set out on a fun Saturday adventure. We went to an Eagle Festival on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and it was a fantastic time, despite those deathly winds. A swift reminder that if you’re traveling over an hour, the weather will probably vary. I dressed SO wrong for this day it wasnt even funny.

My outfit was a cross between spring fitness, grocery store run, indoor rock climb haha. Seriously.. On our itinerary was a Harriet Tubman underground railroad hike and somehow I envisioned muddling through the marsh, climbing trees, getting dirty… ehhh I think I exaggerated a bit. Anyway, my goddaughter and I had a lovely time and ill share some of the highlights and troublesome moments…

1. They had a lot of children activities, my little explorer got to paint a shirt, make buttons and more. She loved it!

We went on a 2 hour eagle prowl with a group and it was awesome.. Saw so many eagles! Did I mention I lost our tickets to our reserved spot? Yea.. they fell out my pocket, but somehow we managed to find a ranger who had the list w/our names. He gave us 2 extra tickets to which I had an 11 year old tell me she’d hold them bc clearly I wasnt responsible enough. Hilarious! Yet… sad. I have a few silver sprouters on this noggin but sheesh.

We also did some archery which I feel like in a past life I was totally a professional, buddhist, competitive, cowboy, archer. Yea I just made that up.. but really it was fun and i’d like to get into archery more.

Next up, shooting a bebe gun. Did I spell that right? Now for my country ppl, thats no big deal, in fact my little cousin has one, but ive never held anything close to a gun.. unless paintball guns and water guns count? Anyway, that was fun. Except the part where the target was a turkeys neck and i dont eat meat soooo yea. Our hunter guy was like “shoot that turkey dinner in the neck”… Ehhh. I felt so bad but I really wanted to shoot the bebe gun and it was only a theoretic neck so im in the clear right? and guess what? I aint get the turkeys neck, YAY! haha. Awkward!

Lastly was the Harriet Tubman walk and it was on the anniversary weekend of her death, it was a really good turn out. Over 100 people of EVERY background gathered around. and I must say, Tony Cohen did a great job. A lot of talking… but a great job. Also an antsy 11 year old who was getting tired and I couldn’t be mad.. It was 3pm and we left at 7am.

She learned a lot, I learned a lot.. we had a great fun day! The wetlands in MD are B-E-A-UTIFUL. Stay tuned for our next adventure. Below are a few pics!

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