As Colby from The Giving Lens said on Facebook, “While I have serious issues with the founding of this holiday, especially in light of what is happening with the Dakota Pipeline protests, I do appreciate the idea of being thankful and mindful of the world around us.” There is always something to be thankful for and Thanksgiving is the best time to remember, thank and appreciate the many blessings that life brings you. From family, friends, my dog, traveling, new adventures, good health, etc. I have a ton to be thankful for! If I have to pick just one thing this year though, it would be Colorado. Yes, that’s broad but it’s true… I’m thankful for living in such a naturally ...
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Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016 A new year symbolizes a clean slate; a fresh start. Leaving the past behind and embracing the magic of new beginnings and possibilities. We let go of all regret and failure from the year behind us, and fill our lungs with hope for the future. Go forward with your vision even if no one else sees it but you. I have always enjoyed checking things off a list, turning the page and starting fresh. There is something refreshing about a new day, a new month, a new year. This year however, I have decided instead of making a New Year’s resolution I will make New Year’s Affirmations… “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language ...
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Social change… in the dark Do you know someone who is blind? Have you ever thought about what it’d really be like? Last month I had the opportunity to not only think about what that would be like but to also experience it with Chris (who was visiting from Australia) for a couple hours in Boulder, CO. The Blind Cafe is a Colorado-based organization with pop-up locations in five cities across the United States (Austin, Boulder, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle). We create inspiring and impactful positive social change experiences in the pitch dark for corporate, college, non-profit fundraisers and the public! The Blind Cafe’s mission is to use the concept of darkness to inspire and initiate ‘positive social change’ in ...
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Thursday Thoughts There are a few different blog series I want to start, with the first being Thursday Thoughts. Content will range from recently read articles to new destinations. The main purpose of these is to get YOU to share your thoughts. We all have stories and feedback that can benefit someone else + I would love to hear from you! Cecil the Lion I posted on Instagram and Facebook for #WorldLionDay and #WorldElephantDay but want to share more about it here. What happened? It’s been over a month since we learned about the killing of the big cat, which has unleashed global outrage. I’m disgusted by photos that have surfaced, showing a smiling Walter Palmer (dentist from Minneapolis) posing with ...
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Thursday Thoughts There are a few different blog series I want to start, with the first being Thursday Thoughts. Content will range from recently read articles to new destinations. The main purpose of these is to get YOU to share your thoughts. We all have stories and feedback that can benefit someone else + I would love to hear from you! Another Adventure In February and March I traveled to Morocco, Spain (Barcelona), Canary Islands, Italy (Milan) and Massachusetts (Boston). There will be lots of posts coming on those incredible adventures, but for now I’m excited to announce the next trip. In two weeks I will be exploring Europe with one of my best friends, Holly! Normally I travel solo ...
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