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Hey there! It’s been a minute. What have you bee

Hey there! It’s been a minute. What have you been up to this winter? I’ve still been getting outside as much as possible with Patronus and Naga, but I’ve been taking a much-needed break from social media. I once read a webcomic by @theoatmeal about how creativity is like breathing, and lately it’s been hitting pretty close. While I love doing photography as a hobby and sharing some of my photos here, my day job involves working as a graphic designer, which means that sometimes it can be easy to feel a bit drained from letting out so much of my creativity without taking anything in. So, that’s what I’ve been doing. I’ve been reading books and blogs, listening to podcasts, watching movies and TV shows, spending time outside with Patronus and Naga, and planning some new adventures for the year ahead.
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What are some of your favorite winter hiking tips?

What are some of your favorite winter hiking tips? ❄️ One of my personal favorites is to keep a hot drink in an insulated mug or thermos waiting for me in the car when I get done with my hike. Beyond the Ten Essentials (which are imperative for every hike), I also like to add the following items to my daypack: ✅ Hand Warmers ✅ Microspikes ✅ Paw Wax for Patronus and Naga

Looking out for the weekend like 👀 ... (P.S. Th

Looking out for the weekend like 👀 ... (P.S. There’s a new blog post up with some tips on planning adventures. Link is in my bio.)

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? • Personal

Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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Personally, I can’t stand the whole “New Year, New You” cliche. Every time I hear it, I’m like, “No, this isn’t a ‘new me’, it’s just the start of another chapter of my story!” To be completely honest, I think it’s unreasonable to expect yourself to change overnight, and especially so if you expect to do it without ever messing up. I do, however, think it’s important to sit down from time to time to reevaluate your goals and intentions. If the past couple years have taught me anything, it’s that 1) If I want to actually do something I need to write it down, and 2) It’s okay for your goals and achievements to not have deadlines. If you “failed” once, why stop trying just because you missed some arbitrary deadline that YOU MADE UP? Nope! It’s totally okay to get up, dust yourself off, and keep trying until you make it. Things happen, so keep going, ya know? Maybe it’ll go better next time. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ll be sharing some of my favorite goal setting and adventure planning tips on the blog soon...STAY TUNED!
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“All the seasons are great, but winter is my fav

“All the seasons are great, but winter is my favorite!” - Naga
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On a snowy morning three years ago today, Luke and

On a snowy morning three years ago today, Luke and I headed out on a long drive, just as anxious as we were excited to meet an eight month old Great Pyrenees rescue puppy. Despite his shyness and lack of training, we knew almost immediately that he was exactly the dog we were looking for. Over the past three years, Patronus has accomplished quite a bit and done so much. He learned to trust people. He learned to enjoy obedience training and going places together. He was by my side on my first hike, my first backpacking trip, my first solo trip, and even hiking up a mountain. We’ve brought him camping, on our honeymoon trip to Banff National Park, and to dog friendly hotels, cabins, breweries, and festivals. This year he accompanied me on my #hike100nct challenge, as well as running his first 5k. I can honestly say that I am SO PROUD of how far this dog has come. His intelligence, empathy, and love of adventure have led to more happy memories than I could have ever imagined, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s Pyrfect. Happy Adoptaversary / Gotcha Day Patronus! ❤️

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it al

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” – Henry David Thoreau

He’s Pyrfect. ❤️ • • • • #greatpyr

He’s Pyrfect.
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Sometimes when I tell people that Patronus and Nag

Sometimes when I tell people that Patronus and Naga are both rescues, they expect me to preach the “adopt don’t shop” philosophy at them. I don’t. The truth is, growing up I was OBSESSED with the Shiloh book trilogy. I often dreamed that one day I could save a dog from somebody who didn’t want it and give it a loving home, just like the protagonist (Marty) did in the books. I dreamed I would take my dog on all kinds of adventures with me and give it the best life I knew how to. Every day I feel so incredibly lucky to have two sweet dogs who I can share this dream with. Sometimes it CAN be more work to raise a shelter or rescue dog because there is often a lot of “catch-up” work to do when it comes to building trust and teaching obedience. I get it. A dog that requires extra effort and has an unknown background might not be for everybody, and especially so for people who may need a working LGD, service dog, etc. I’m not here to judge anybody for not making the same decision I made. I chose to go the “rescue” route because that was MY dream. For me it was all about the adventure, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️

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