Pinnacles National Park; 23 Million Years in the Making

We left the Redwoods first thing in the morning because we knew we had such a long drive ahead of us. We made it to San Fran around lunch time so we decided to stop and have lunch in Golden Gate Park. I have never been. It was fun for Josh to show me a …

Where the Trees Touch the Sky; The Redwoods of California

Second day of our big adventure and we made it to Cali! Our first major stop of the day was in Crescent City for lunch. We pulled over by the water, made a PB&J, grabbed a couple mandarins, and a beer for the each of us. we enjoyed the sun on our faces and breeze …

Crater Lake: The Deepest of our Beloved Lakes

With our gear packed and our hearts yearning for what the country has to offer we embarked on our month long adventure around the United States. First stop, Crater Lake! This was the first time Josh has every been to Crater Lake. I was stoked to be able to be the one to see it …

Please

Don’t define me by my features. Don’t look into my eyes. Don’t try to hold my hand. Don’t take me by surprise. Don’t judge me by my figure. Ignore my stringy hair. Just look into my soul, I’m sure you’ll find me there. Define me by my essence, The thing that makes me whole. Look into …

I’ll Be Just Fine;

  I've been a little lost lately. I'm happy, but I don't feel fulfilled. I find myself being more commonly spacey. I tell myself the answer is to run away, I'm not sure what I'm running from. I don't know if I'm okay,  But I know I'll be just fine.  I have too many dreams. …

‘I wanna experience your depth and get lost with you’

I wanna get dirt under my nails and in between my toes. Sun on my face, more freckles on my nose. I wanna be on paths I haven't walked before. Touch rocks undisturbed and grass uncut. I want adventure and risk and the unknown. You whisper you can show me, you lay the path before …

On the Way to Utah: Part IV

After spending our two nights at Bryce Canyon National Park we headed even further east. On ward to Canyonlands! My dad was super excited to take me here. I was a little disappointed we didn't have the time to travel down to the Grand Canyon, but my dad said Canyonlands was better anyways. Obviously I …

Millersylvania State Park, WA

I finally purchased my Discover Pass so I can start getting my feet dirty up here in Washington. So excited! We found ourselves at Millersylvania State Park. It was a blustery day, which I don't really mind. Full of raindrops, windy gusts, and squishy mud. I quite enjoyed myself. What I appreciated about Millersylvania was …

First Unofficial Day with Habitat for Humanity -SKC

Last Saturday was my first unofficial day as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Habitat for Humanity. Since we aren't aloud to do direct service in our role as a VISTA I wanted i sneak in a little early and get some of that direct service under my belt. It was spent digging holes for a future …

Americorps and Charlotte, NC

This last week was the first time I have found myself in the South. I traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina for a Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) for my new position as an Americorps VISTA with Habitat for Humanity! I am overly excited! Before my PSO I was a little bit skeptical, not sure what I was …