Category: Feature Fridays
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Losing Me
I used to think weight loss was about becoming someone new. Smaller. Quieter. More acceptable. But the truth is, I didn’t lose myself. I found her.
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✨ Feature Fridays: Choosing Joy, On Purpose
This week, I’m flipping the script.Instead of focusing on what’s been heavy, I’m celebrating what’s light.I’m not just hoping joy will find me—I’m choosing it. The sun is shining, the trails are calling, and I’ve got that buzz in my chest that only comes when movement meets purpose. Whether it’s a sunrise hike, a roll…
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Feature Friday: The Pack That Carries More Than Gear
Today’s feature? My Osprey HikeLite 18 — a compact, trail-tested daypack that’s been with me every step of the way on my Palo Duro Canyon training hikes. It may not look flashy, but this pack is one of the most important pieces of gear I own. It’s lightweight, breathable, and perfectly fits my 2.5L hydropack,…
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Thankful Thursdays: Thankful for the Trail and the People On It
Some days I have to stop and take a deep breath—not because I’m tired, but because I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. Twelve years ago, I said yes to becoming a living kidney donor. I didn’t know then how fully that “yes” would change me. I just knew someone needed help—and I had a spare. Since then,…
