Category: adventuring
Privacy Shrubs – A must have in the Movie Colony!
We kicked off July by spending a few days in Palm Springs, CA. We love the vibe, the endless dining opportunities and the vintage sights and sounds that echo the city’s old school Hollywood influence. And we couldn’t get enough of the endless walls of greenery used to provide privacy in the Movie Colony neighborhood – and it served as a fun photo opportunity as … Continue reading Privacy Shrubs – A must have in the Movie Colony!
A Pretty Stable Weekend
When in Kentucky, take in all that the Bluegrass has to offer… Like visiting the offspring of some Kentucky Derby Champions with friends! Continue reading A Pretty Stable Weekend
Change how you see the world…
When the world changed (dramatic statement, but it’s the truth), I told myself that I would use this additional time at home to learn something new. Fast forward to almost 6 months later – and I’m still on that path to learning new things and sharpen (or create) new skill sets. And if you’ve been following my posts (or social media) you’ve been force-fed the … Continue reading Change how you see the world…
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar
I do love a good dining experience – only topped when the dining location is a top culinary destination. Amazing food paired with amazing wine: 10/10… There are no words – so I’ll let the photos speak for themselves! Continue reading Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar
Working for the Weekend…
I’m spent the entire “adult” portion of my life working weekends. Key weekends like Labor Day weekend, Martin Luther King weekend and Memorial Day weekend have been busy work weekends for as long as I can remember – and I’m not complaining, it has just been my “norm” and part of my career field. But one of the “silver-linings” of COVID is that 1) I … Continue reading Working for the Weekend…
¡Bienvenidos Bogotá!
I travel a lot with my job. And I’m guilty of taking that for granted every now and then – especially when it feels like I’m spending more time up in the air than on the ground. But being on lock down going on 3-weeks now, I’m really feeling grateful for all of the opportunities and experiences I’ve had “getting” to travel. Social media reminded … Continue reading ¡Bienvenidos Bogotá!
Wake Up Early. Go the Extra Mile. Bring a Friend.
I love California. I could ramble off a long list of reasons why I have called this state home for the last 10 years of my life, but for the purpose of this post – I’ll stick to one main reason – adventure at our fingertips. As an avid hiker and lover of all things outdoors, a friend of mine and I got the recommendation … Continue reading Wake Up Early. Go the Extra Mile. Bring a Friend.
Challenge = Change
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you” -F.D 2019 was a wild ride filled with new challenges, the unexpected and a few surprises. Life is like a race in a lot of ways. Most importantly, everyone will run their race differently, has a story and obstacles you can’t always see and the “finish line” looks and means something different to everyone. Cheers to … Continue reading Challenge = Change
“I am, Giant”
There is so much I want to say about my IRONMAN experience… Completing the 140.6 mile triathlon has been a goal of mine for years. And with seven 70.3 mile triathlons (the distance before the 140.6) under my belt, I finally felt ready and prepared to make the jump to the “full” Ironman triathlon in 2019. At mile 132.6 in the race the sun began … Continue reading “I am, Giant”
Work Hard. Play Hard.
“I’m a firm believer in if you work hard, you should play hard. So, I try to keep my life as balanced as possible to keep my sanity.” – Alicia Sacramone Today was hard – really hard. But worth every minute. Thank you for the love, support and positive vibes – I took them on a 70.3 mile journey today. And they helped get me … Continue reading Work Hard. Play Hard.
Don’t forget to come up for air…
This year has been challenging. Work has been challenging. Projects with the home renovation have been challenging. And committing and training for a triathlon has been challenging. Disclaimer: This isn’t intended to be a dark post – if you can make it till the end, you’ll see the marshmallows in this bowl of Lucky Charms. I could elaborate – but the point is, life will … Continue reading Don’t forget to come up for air…
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