Sunday Gratitude


This week, I am grateful for a pizza party at work because who doesn’t like a pizza party?

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Photo of the Day!


Unfortunately, I haven’t taken any new pictures since Christmas. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Sunday Gratitude


This week, I am grateful I didn’t have a meltdown this week.

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Photo of the Day!


…and we have reached the final Photo of the Day of 2018. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Photo of the Day!


The best travel experience I’ve had 2018 was definitely my solo trip to Capitol Reef National Park in September. Of course, the trip was awesome. It made me realize the freedom of solo travel. I didn’t have to sleep and wake on schedule. I could choose what to eat and where to dine. And I could stop at any turnout and any hiking trail.  Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Sunday Gratitude


This week, I am grateful for Christmas music. They are the thing that gets people into the holiday spirit each year and I am grateful for that.

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Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge: Holiday Traditions


Not sure about holiday traditions but going to see the lights definitely gets my holidays started.

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge

Photo of the Day!


And of course, how can I forget this great sunset which I witnessed in early August? Seeing this makes me look forward to summer again despite the sweltering heat.  Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Tuesday Photo Challenge – Anticipation


There were plenty of anticipation in 2018

From heading to China to visiting Bryce Canyon

to hiking Sardine Peak

to seeing a brilliant sunset on Antelope Island

to take a solo trip to Capitol Reef (despite everyone was advising against it)

and to patiently anticipating my next hike in 2019.

Tuesday Photo Challenge

Share Your World – Week of December 17, 2018


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What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? Continue reading “Share Your World – Week of December 17, 2018”

Photo of the Day!


I closed May 2018 with a hike with my mom and a group of enthusiastic hikers. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Sunday Gratitude


This week, I am grateful for a three-day weekend.

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Photo of the Day!


Here is something I look forward to do again in 2019 – Guns n’ Grubs. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Tuesday Photo Challenge – Challenge


When I think of challenge, I think of my hiking adventure up Waterfall Canyon in 2017.

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Photo of the Day!


…and we are into May. Yay! Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Sunday Gratitude


This week, I am grateful for catching up at work. After getting so behind again due to Thanksgiving, I’m finally beginning to catch up again.

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Tuesday Photo Challenge – Tranquil


When I think tranquil, I think calm waters.

Mouth of Logan Canyon
Silver Lake on a bright and sunny day

When I think tranquil, I also think spending a few hours watching animals live their lives.

Tuesday Photo Challenge

Photo of the Day!


Here is a look from my third hike this year – the hike that probably brought new fears to my life and had the most impact on my hiking experience even though I can most definitely blame myself for wearing poor traction shoes on this hike. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Photo of the Day!


I had my second hiking adventure at the end of February. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge: White on White


This was taken in Park City early 2018 during one of my two trips to Park City during this entire year. Continue reading “Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge: White on White”

Sunday Gratitude


This week, I am grateful for having a few hours to myself. My mom’s off to her weekend training and when she’s gone, it means I can have a few hours of quiet and don’t have to listen to her computer speakers blaring politics.

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Photo of the Day!


After China, my next adventure was originally going to be heading home to sleep and to re-adjust to the time zone but my mom had other plans. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Photo of the Day!


And of course, the trip of the year has to be my second trip to China. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”