It was a bittersweet goodbye at I drove away from the Colorado Mountains and traveled the twenty-two thousand miles back to the east coast. It was a long, tiring drive full of sleepless nights, deep-dish pizza, and endless caffeine consumption. But before we reached the flat roads of South Dakota we were lucky enough to spend a few nights at Yellowstone National Park…and let me tell you, Yellowstone was a whole new world. (more…)
Are you tired of doing the same ol’ boring thing every darn day? (more…)
“Spiritual practice is not just sitting and meditating. Practice is looking, thinking, touching, drinking, eating, and talking. Every act, every breath, and every step can be practice and can help us to become more ourselves” – Thich Nhat Hanh (more…)
Boy, it’s been a hot, hot summer here in Kentucky. Most days have been in the 90’s with high humidity. That kind of weather keeps me grabbing for cold drinks to stay hydrated. (more…)
Here in Colorado, the leaves are just starting to change, the mornings are getting cool and crisp, and the afternoons are filled with stormy, gray weather. In many parts of the country, autumn won’t truly begin for another month. But here in the Rockies, fall has begun.
Last time I talked to you guys I had just moved to Utah and shared my mala making with you! Well, since then I have had even more changes in my life! (more…)
Twisted handlebars, slipping gears, sticky brakes, and flat tires – the wonderful world of bikes is all too often fraught with setbacks. To make matters worse, who knows what kind of funny-looking tool actually fits in that groove and – wait a minute, isn’t that thing screwing in backward? (more…)
Hi guys! I hope everyone’s been having a great summer! It has been HOT here in New York City. This is my first summer on the east coast and I didn’t understand how hot and sweaty it gets. It’s no joke! (more…)
Greetings Everyone! So last time you heard from me I had been living out of my car in Colorado. Ruby and I were doing great. We had a routine and a system down, and I was enjoying the nomadic lifestyle. The past few months have definitely taught me how to appreciate the little things and that life can change within a second, and that is exactly what happened to me. (more…)
I simply love my alone time!
A few years ago I wrote a blog about how important alone time was to me. And that feeling just gets stronger every day. At this point in my life alone time is imperative and essential to my well being. And I bet many of you reading this right now know exactly what I mean. (more…)
This is my first summer in the pacific northwest as an Oregonian and I have been incredibly stoked about it so far. 2016 has many firsts for me: first Oregon summer, first Oregon festival, and the first time I did yoga under a disco ball. (more…)
It was my first rodeo. I’d been to live shows, outdoor stages, even two-day weekend “festivals.” But this was my first music Festival – capital “F.” (more…)
Despite the continuing struggle for total equality for all, we were are living in an age where we are more free to be ourselves more than ever before. We are more vocal when we are offended and are quick to right the wrongs. Injustice and unfairness is scarcely tolerated. (more…)
My wedding day has come and gone. It’s absolutely incredible how quickly the day flies by. I married my best friend on June 25, 2016, and the day was absolutely perfect (for the most part). One of the reasons why I think brides get so stressed is because we want to control every little thing. (more…)
We made it to Utah! I have to say I am loving it so much so far. It feels so grounding here with all of the red earth around us. I have done a lot of hiking lately with my family and we have seen some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! I also have started teaching at a new studio, which I love so much. I have found my new tribe. (more…)
Hello everyone! Last time I was here I was preparing for a move to New York City. Well, we’ve now been living here for a month and time has been flying (read more about it on my blog)! (more…)
It’s interesting to think about the historical timeline of opportunities. Past generations might not have even had the chance to go to college. Back then seeing a female doctor made people’s jaw drop and head spin. Many people did not know what they could be capable of; they lacked opportunity. (more…)
I was born in 1962. I tell you this because it means I was a bit too young to fully appreciate the flower power generation, but old enough to be totally captivated by the colors, music, clothing, and peaceful message I associated with that time period. The modern hippie lifestyle captivated me – and definitely influenced my childhood. (more…)
I recently traveled to my hometown in good ole Indiana. It was my second time flying out of the Portland International Airport. I mean, I haven’t been on the West Coast for too long, but it sure is starting to feel like a new ‘home’.
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and mine and my husband’s 6th wedding anniversary. How convenient was that for my husband? He got to kill two birds with one stone without much effort on his part – the lucky ducky. (more…)
Sometimes life happens in unexpected, unwanted, horrific, and mentally-exhausting ways. I know we think that we are well-equipped to handle life when things are going good. However, when things lately turned south for me, I had to draw from my other life experiences to remind myself that everything is going to be OKAY. (more…)
I’m ready to move! We will be relocating from the west coast beach to southern Utah this week and I have to admit I’m going to miss my tribe here in Morro Bay . We had my last yoga pot luck on Friday, where we did some slack lining, and I taught my last classes at the studio I work at. (more…)
The thrill of a new job is both electrifying and terrible. New people, whose faces bear no name, fast become familiar – friendships are born, but sometimes not. Those first days are alive with possibility and pitfalls, simple tasks can be tantalizingly difficult; it’s the professional equivalent of being a two-year-old. (more…)
Hi everyone! Emily here! How cute is my dog in her stroller?! I go on pretty long walks and she is getting too old to keep up! So I have started putting my niece’s stroller to good use! (more…)
