Heading back down to base camp and then many, many more miles to go! When I was in Africa I got super high…. 19,341 feet to be exact! The Kilimanjaro…
Kilimanjaro: My Trip to the Summit
Stella Point elevation is 18,885 ft. It is not the top of Kilimanjaro. Oh God no, it’s not the freaking top. An hour from there is the Summit which stands…
The Sunny Side of Chaos
To say that life has been chaotic lately is a bit of an understatement. Not necessarily in a bad way but in a way that felt like I was constantly…
Hobby Obsessed
I will admit, it took me a long to figure out that I am an obsessive person. Maybe I knew it but was in denial? When I get my mind set…
Baby Announcement!
Now that I have your attention, let me explain 🙂 Last week I decided to sponsor a child in Rwanda. Ever since I made this decision I have been on…
Ok, it’s NOT a “Bucket List”
One of my most favorite people in this world is my dad. Ever since I was old enough to walk, we have been best buddies (truthfully, I do not think he…
Why Kilimanjaro?
In my last post about chipping away at my Bucket List I shared with you my latest challenge being Mt. Kilimanjaro. For those of you not sure what or where that is, Kili is the highest mountain in Africa, standing at an impressive 19,341 feet. [Everest, for reference, is 29,000 feet.] While still not for the faint of heart, it takes several days to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Chasing the Bucket List
Ever since I turned 30 I have had an obsession with making and checking things off my bucket list. Why 30? Well I think we all grow up with an…
Introducing Charlie Sullivan
One of the key players in my world is my new puppy. Please meet my Labradoodle, Charlie Sullivan, aka Sully! This little cutie has been with me just less than…
The “C” Word
The hallway at St. Vincent’s Hospital seemed like it was a mile long, like a scene from The Shining. My steps were short and quick, much like my breath. I was trying to appear calm since my parents were in tow. As I reached the wooden door and stuck out my hand for the cold silver handle, I paused, on the other side was my fate.