I try to make it a regular hobby to keep fresh arrangements of flowers in the home. It was much easier to keep up with when we first moved into our apartment a year and a half ago– I was inspired by living in a space that was my own and that I was completely in love with for the first time in years. I’d make a point to walk to the flower cart a mile …
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My Moth Story: Making it as a Fat Backpacker, Navigating Suicide & Conquering the Camino de Santiago
I kept avoiding putting this story together because I knew it would be heartbreaking-- but as I mulled over all of my stories about travel, trying to think of anything lighter to present, I knew in my heart this story was important to tell for my own healing. It was an incredible honor to come in a close-second to a seasoned Moth veteran when I told this story. I am inspired to participate again if …

The Powerful & Vulnerable Relationships Manifested By Thru-Hiking
Deep, true love doesn’t have to take years to cultivate, for this group it took less than one month to find. I didn’t know it was possible to connect with humans on such a level until we spent everyday hiking, talking, laughing, suffering through pain, being tired & grumpy, singing any song that came to mind & just walking in silence with one another (and sometimes alone) as we reached our goal of conquering nearly …
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