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February 12, 2017
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I’m a believer in new beginnings. I am a believe

I’m a believer in new beginnings. I am a believer you can always restart your life, and that you can put your mind set on anything you want it to….. and that you’re probably going to change up your life a lot of times throughout the years as many wiser older people have told me. Although I’ve always looked young, growing older myself had taught me a few things why you shouldn’t give up on anything, from my experience:

💚 You can go to community college and still get into a major university and end up working for companies with big clients.

💚 You can study your major and never pursue that and still find a career path for you.

💚 You can still travel even with an invisible chronic illness and get involved in doing physical activities.

💚 You can go from being sedentary to loving the outdoors so much even when you weren’t introduced to it when you were young.

💚 You can still get out of a very long-term relationship and still find hope that you can love again, when you start to focus and love yourself instead.

💚 You can love your home state but move to a new (and better) one and realize that home can be wherever your heart is.

💚 You can go from working an overly demanding (lack of work-to-life balance) 9-5 job to finding flexible work that allows you to remember to breathe and take a pause in healing and having necessary time for what matters most.

💚 You can convert from having little to no faith to gaining faith when you find the one that speaks to you most and make plenty of lifestyle changes that you valued more anyway for yourself — in the long run.

💚 You can go from never traveling throughout high school and even hating travel when you were little as heck, and still end up with the travel bug and make it a priority to do so every few months.

💚 You can go from having addictions that was ruining your health to quitting them and never touching those again.

⬇️Read comments below to continue reading this for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth ⬇️

I’ve been 🌸 spring cleaning 🧹 🧽 for wee

I’ve been 🌸 spring cleaning 🧹 🧽 for weeks!! It’s super important to do so every month in fact. #Springcleaning may seem like just a necessity to keep your home and furniture clean BUT it actually has so many health benefits for you too!

A clean home can help strengthen the immune system & help you breathe better. A decluttered space has a positive effect on one’s mood, thus reducing stress & depression & it reduces your chances of injuries.

Here are simple powerful tips of what you NEED to spring clean (in and out of the home):
🌸 Vacuum all floors/rugs/carpets
🌸 Mop all tiled floors
🌸 Disinfect all surfaces and upholstery
🌸 Wipe off/dust off the dust around decorations/window blinds/hard-to-reach corners
🌸 Delete old and non-useful emails and text messages
🌸 Save away old photos out of your phone album and delete any unneeded screenshots
🌸 Get rid of old clothes that you aged out of and donate them (I got rid 50% of my wardrobe!!)
🌸 Reduce piling & hiding unworn clothes
🌸 Get rid of things that just don’t bring you joy or don’t have any purpose
🌸 Go through your fridge and pantry & get rid of old food and check out which are expired foods
🌸 Deep clean your tub, sink, toilet in all bathrooms
🌸 Organize desk, pantry, cabinets, and fridge
🌸 Laundry all bed sheets and pillows

You can hope that by getting rid of a lot of things and cleaning out your place, you can focus on what’s actually meaningful. Plus, it’s a big plus being a minimalist anyways. **Swipe right to see the view outside that window.** #wednesdaywellness

I remember years ago of screenshotting a frame fro

I remember years ago of screenshotting a frame from someone’s home that says “You were born to blaze new trails. Pioneer great adventures. Reclaim new territory. Take daring risks. You were born to tell an original story. Be God strong and foolishly courageous. Let faith not fear be your compass. Truth, not lies, be your guide. Always remember to give God room to prove himself faithful. You were born for such a time as this.”

I LOVE that quote and maybe one day I get to frame it myself but for now, it’s framed in my head.

One of my favorite places of where it reminds me of this quote is the #WhiteTankMountains, which I live locally by. I had some really good adventures and pics I’ve collected over time from exploring the White Tanks and I’ve decided to collect my favorites altogether here. ⛰

No matter where else I explore, I love the White Tanks because it will always be a place in my heart for me in the marking of new beginnings. For context of my story on what I mean, you can click link in bio and read “Interview Story with White Tank Mountains”.

Must see hikes to see in White Tanks:
🌵Waterfall Trail
🌵Mule Deer
🌵Black Rock Loop
🌵Ford Canyon
🌵Victory Steps
🌵Turnbuckle and Skyline Loop
🌵Verrado Petroglyphs
🌵Quartz Mine Loop

Happy Earth Day 🌎🌱 🌳 💦 I think most

Happy Earth Day 🌎🌱 🌳 💦

I think most of you know how much I love our Mother Earth. You know I’ll go out of my way to travel, hike, and photograph the beauty I witness as I’ve been doing so for the last 6 years. It’s also one of the few things that make me feel ✨alive✨.

However, #EarthDay isn’t just appreciating the beauty of our planet but taking in the principle to be kind to it. Such as leaving no trace, speaking out on issues through social media or on regulations.gov, stopping ourselves from wasting water, stopping home leaks, etc. Also being aware that climate change is actually a thing.

Thank you to our Heavenly Father for His magnificent power of allowing us to see His otherworldly creations and for the fresh air we get to breathe wherever we may be. We are so lucky.

📍 How cute is the Botanical Garden in #Reykjavik 🇮🇸 ? I feel like the greenery and flowers and volcanic rocks all represent life on Mother Earth. In fact, there are 3,000 plant species in this one park alone and 8 plant collections. My friends and I “scootered” our way over here while waiting to check into our hotel the first day we arrived in the country. 😂

Going night swimming in the CHILLY 🥶 Lake Pleas

Going night swimming in the CHILLY 🥶 Lake Pleasant was a funny adventure and of course I planned it! It’s always soooo nice though to relax in a body of water and stargaze while floating on a tube. Especially when you live in the desert where the stars are superrr clear & bright!

Second time doing so with my gurl Jaymie who I’m so happy to still have in my life after all these years bc she’s always down for an adventure. Also joined (and unpictured) by our friends Jess & Mason.

…Did you know going swimming in cold water is GREAT for your immune system & mental health? Cold water resets the sympathetic nervous system and reduces inflammation, which is super necessary for someone with me with chronic illness suffering from constant muscle/body aches. However when getting in cold water, it’s all about good breathing and knowing your limits of not going in freezing temps as that can be dangerous.

But going into cold water is all about allowing your body to adapt the more you’re exposed in it and I got a lot of good training in Jersey ocean waters over many years.

🥶TAKE MORE COLD SWIMS!🥶

#arizonaadventures #coldswim #nightswimming #lakes

It’s gonna get very hot 🥵 here soon in the 🌵desert🌵!! It went by so fast when the heat has returned!⁣
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Here are some important tips on how to avoid the heat when hiking trails:⁣
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🌵Go out early like before sunrise (Ideal times would be 4-5am) or by late afternoon closer to sunset time. (Depending on temps that day- always check!!!)⁣
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☀️ Bring salty snacks or snacks that contain a lot of salt. Some of these would be all kinds of nuts, pretzels, jerky, seeds, dried seaweed, and kale chips.⁣
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🌵Bring electrolyte packets! My favorite kind is @liquidiv, but there are a lot of other different brands out there. You may also instead just bring regular ol’ Gatorade.⁣
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☀️Always bring one liter of water for every 2 hours of hiking. More water is always ideal.⁣
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🌵Wear loose breathable clothes. Good choices for this are nylon and polyester and you may want to avoid cotton as cotton is not good for regulating temperatures. You also want to wear thinner socks and avoid heavy layers.⁣
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☀️ Most of all, don’t underestimate the heat!!! It’s the top deadliest reason why people get hurt out here. I myself have been a victim of heat exhaustion once & got hospitalized and you don’t want to experience that too.⁣
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Read my blog post “Dangers of Hiking in the Desert and Safety Tips” for more info on how to avoid the dangers of hiking in the desert.

A trip to snowy #Flagstaff before it’s basically

A trip to snowy #Flagstaff before it’s basically summer in Phoenix Valley AZ. (We don’t really have spring weather so there isn’t really spring) ❄️ It always astounded me that during this time you can just drive 2 hours away to escape to snowy scenery from the dry sunny desert.⁣
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Behind me in the first three pics are the San Francisco Peaks. To many, these mountains look like just regular mountains but they’re not! They are (extinct) volcanoes, which to me makes them extra special. 😉 I love #volcanoes, and I don’t know if you noticed but in the last year I’ve been covering more about volcanoes. Best believe I have more plans to visit more of them.⁣
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You can see Kendrick Peak, one of the highest peaks within the San Francisco volcanic field. It is 10,425 feet high. These volcanoes 🌋 around the area are basalt cinder cones and built when the gas-charged basalt magma erupted into an upward spray (think like a fountain). They then cool and fall into dark volcanic rock that then traps the gas bubbles. And fun fact, the basalt cones have the lowest kind of viscosities compared to other magmas so then as the lava flew out of these cones, they only flow within shorter distances, which explains why you see so many of them within this volcanic field. There’s about 600 cinder cones.⁣
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So you thought Arizona is just desert huh? Well most of what’s in the desert and outside are a result of beautiful geological processes. 😉 ⁣
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🎥 Reel coming soon on where we did an easy short trail for snow hiking with these views.

A good deodorant means a lot to me, especially whe

A good deodorant means a lot to me, especially when I'm active outdoors. I love the new Tom’s of Maine, Complete Protection. It is a natural aluminum-free deodorant. Feel fresh all day long with 24-hour odor and wetness protection. #Ad

It has great staying power to keep me dry for long hours when I sweat and its incredible woodsy scent of trees/plants REALLY reminds me of the time when I was hiking around the Pacific Northwest, which brings me back to nostalgia. I also love a certified B Corp that donates to supportive organizations towards our health & environment.

Link in bio for more info.

#CompleteProtection #NaturalDeodorant @toms_of_maine

You might’ve heard that #Sedona is a place with

You might’ve heard that #Sedona is a place with vortexes, spiraling spiritual motions of energy. And I got to say that coming here since 2016 that I can testify I feel those ✨vortex energies✨ and I know they’re real. ⁣
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Every time I go to Sedona, I always feel more calm, happier, I seek more clarity, and inspired! I have to say that this is my personal experience only because I know I’m a highly spiritual person and I always try to get in touch with my body and digging deep into how I feel.⁣
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Something I’ve been struggling with for years is the concept of ✨balance 🧘🏻‍♀️ .✨ In 2020-2021, it was hard when I had a full-time job and other gigs and wanted to still do my hobbies/business, so ultimately, I had to sacrifice better pay because I still had a dream to work hard on my site.⁣
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I’m also trying to be there as much as possible to a lot of people when I can. Even though it can be hard. I feel like I can stretch myself thin- giving so much of myself to people and places. Whether it’s related to friendships, family, or work responsibilities. ⁣
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I feel like resting from my disease also takes up so much of the time I could’ve been somewhere or be with someone or be working harder. (I’m a Type A over-ambitious type of person tbh)⁣
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But whenever I get the chance to go to Sedona, those thoughts can diminish. Being here, I feel so recharged & I feel aligned. I don’t feel so alone. I feel my energy has a space in this universe. I feel like there’s no shame or guilt in what my body cannot control. And I especially get to feel humbled by the quiet of Mother Nature.⁣ I also feel like my prayers/manifestations are heard when I’m out here, as I’ve had a lot of them happen within the year when I wrote them down in a journal here on Jan 1, 2021. Coincidence or not, I do feel Sedona hold strong powers of healing here.
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Do you like a place so much that helps you get in line with your soul & purpose or feel restored with peace from the noise, whether it’s externally or internally?

I love spending my birthdays in such low-key ways

I love spending my birthdays in such low-key ways now… Last few years I would just choose to travel for it but with COVID and all, it wouldn’t be a good idea right now... Also, not a fan of big bday bashes anymore! Do you also like doing low-key things for your own bday? 🎉⁣
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If you know me and have been following me for a while, I usually go on most of my hikes solo but this time, I had a nice group of my amazing and very supportive friends join me for my bday. 😯 It was super fun!!! I love sharing memories with people. It’s also refreshing because they got to help me make content! (P.S. It’s freaking hard work making content on your own)⁣
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Part I of this trail photo series: This trail in #Sedona is truly ah-mazing (📍Soldiers Pass Trail) 🥾 🏜 You pass by a sinkhole (as shown here), a set of holes formed from the rock surface that gets filled with water after it rains, and this steep cave, is so awesome to climb inside of! Its views outside of it was very scenic.

It’s my birthday🥳 and as much as I do not enj

It’s my birthday🥳 and as much as I do not enjoy growing older, I’m actually just very thankful to have made it another year. I’m also not big into having anything big go on anymore for my birthday (does that happen when you get older?!?), except to simply be reminded of gratitude. I love every single one of you guys and all my supportive family and friends. ⁣
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For many years of growing up, I wondered “What’s my life going to be like when I get older?” Truthfully, I just always wanted to experience love on this Earth. No, not just romantic love, but the love that sets your soul on fire and makes your eyes glisten and feel constantly humbled & hopeful as you get to do something you really love. The love that motivates you to just wake up and go. The love that watched you grow up (through 4 years of blogging). And I’ve been lucky to experience it because y’all showed me. ⁣
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You’ve all showed me what it’s like to feel empowered in taking those first solo trips, to just rest & slow down when your health/immune system goes haywire, to still romanticize my life when I’m not on the road (that’s half the time as I love a home life), to enjoy these desert hikes I’ve taken you on, to feel supported in my photos and writing where I spent a lot of time crafting & not knowing it’d become my part-time career, to hear me out on all my spiritual awakenings from my relatable quarter-life crises (ya know like quitting the 9-5 hustle), to appreciating when I nerd out on something I discovered in these places traveled, and to helping me feed more of my curiosities with following your own adventures!! 💕💕💕⁣
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Here’s a collection of some of the places I’ve felt genuinely peaceful in and have been so grateful to have seen in the last few years of blogging/telling stories in, through my different ages.
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📍Payson, Arizona⁣
📍Chicago, Illinois (spent bday here in 2019)⁣
📍Lanikai Beach, Hawaii⁣
📍Puerto Penasco, Mexico⁣
📍Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah⁣
📍Naples, Italy⁣
📍Black Sand Beach, Iceland⁣
📍Gila National Forest, New Mexico⁣
📍Cannon Beach, Oregon⁣
📍 Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

I just love snowy peaks 🏔! And I don’t see it

I just love snowy peaks 🏔! And I don’t see it enough as I should as I’m based in Arizona most of the time 😂 But Utah’s got some stunning ones. And life really is elevated in Utah!! Can you believe these were the snowy peaks I got to see outside my hotel? They are massive and even stand out in front of your face at night!! Swipe to the end to see a video and pics of the views outside my hotel room ✨✨⁣

🏔 Wasatch Mountains (stretches roughly for 220 miles)
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#lifeelevated #utahgram #utahunique #wintertime #provoutah

❄️ Ahh…It’s a winter wonderland in #Utah!

❄️ Ahh…It’s a winter wonderland in #Utah! ❄️ ⁣
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Explored #ProvoCanyon with a friend I reunited with after 2 years and it was a snow-y adventure!! Gorgeous sights from elevated mountains as tall as 11,000ft+. Highly recommend making a trip in the city of #Provo during its snowy times. Last winter, I didn’t get to see snow at all and was bedridden all season…. so I’m so blessed this year I got to see it, as snow was something I grew up with. 2021 has been pretty epic more than I thought it would be!⁣
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Spots to see in Provo Canyon (that we saw):⁣
📍Bridal Veil Falls⁣
📍East Southfork Rd⁣
📍Vivian Park⁣
📍Hike in the snow at Big Springs Park⁣
📍Provo Canyon Scenic Drive

How freaking cool is the set up of this little are

How freaking cool is the set up of this little area?! ❤️🎄✨ It was a freezing holiday party but it was toasty by the fire and still merry & bright. Even got to ride on a hayride with warm apple cider. ☺️ These two guys (aka my best friends) make everything warmer with their energies! Slowly but surely, I’m starting to feel the Christmas vibes in Arizona.

#holidayseason #merrychristmas #holidayparties #tistheseason🎄

This hike was ah-mazing! 🌲 Love the Tamanawas W

This hike was ah-mazing! 🌲 Love the Tamanawas Waterfalls in #MountHoodNationalForest and all the different sections of crossing by the cool river. 😌 One of my favorite hikes in the #PacificNorthwest. ⁣
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Released a blog post days ago on this trail (link is in bio) and working on a YouTube video for it too. ⁣
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I’ve been slowing down on my adventures because being sick suckssss SOO much. I’ve been battling extreme fatigue and pains from this Valley Fever these last weeks (it’s nothing new but some weeks are so bad than others; I got this disease a year ago). It still boggles my mind how I have to accept that this disease is for a lifetime and all I can do is work towards keeping it dormant. I do want to talk more about it in details but I can’t find the right time to open up about it all yet, however I know many people will find plenty of education through this awareness. One day, I will share about it more.⁣
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But, you know what? No matter how sh*tty things can get in life, making content still makes me happy and I’m going to fight through it with doing what makes me happy and surrounding myself with loved ones. ⁣
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Thank you for those who have continued to support me! Being an adventure travel blogger who is chronically ill is a HUGE challenge and sometimes I question my future to it but it’s my job. And I want to show that IT IS possible to travel as an ill person, as long as you can find ways to manage it. That’s why I transitioned to a wellness niche to help those who can relate yet still love to find adventure.⁣
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…But I’m excited to explore new places soon this winter. 😀

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