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I’ve been asked repeatedly how much I spent on my 2020 once in a lifetime US Western road trip. So let’s dive in! Now I must note that I’m very low maintenance and actually do find a thrill in just making due with whatever supplies are stocked in the van. The new me……going with theContinue reading “Road trip daily cost”

A tear slid down my cheek atop the Zion Canyon overlook rock that I was perched on for a calm sunset over the valley below. A euphoric high that I vaguely remember from 12 years ago on my first visit but it is refreshingly new from a different vantage point. A sliver of time thatContinue reading “Highs and Lows”

Waiting atop Inspiration Point at Bryce National Park for sunrise on a brisk October morning, I hear a giddy squeal as a group of tourists make their way up the pathway. One of the ladies can’t contain her excitement and squeals again shouting “no way” & “oh my”. Everyone around starts to smile & laughContinue reading “Inspiration Point”

What is it that makes you tick? What gets your heart racing in excitement? What can always break you out of a bad mood? Is there a switch you can flicker to jump start your imagination? How well do you know you? Some are easily achievable and you routinely share. But what if you digContinue reading “Happiest when…….”

You only live one life so how are you going to spend it? With regrets? Should haves? A giver? Dieting? Content? Scared to try? Studying? Hating yourself? Life of the party? A go getter? Beating yourself up over a past mistake? With friends? Sleeping the day away? Working? Laughing? Seeing the world? Learning a newContinue reading “One life”

Gooseneck state park in southeastern Utah was so dreamy at sunset and I felt a surge of happiness overcome me. How do you bottle up something so special and be able to return to it when life gets tough? My hot pot made a killer packaged cheese enchilada goop 😋 – seriously!! 🧀 Hot chocolateContinue reading “Edge of happiness”

Is it…… the pastel hues that are so calming? the fire 🔥 orange that means something great is bound to happen? the satisfaction of seeing another one set peacefully? the promise of a new day & start tomorrow? the simplicity of not being in control of Mother Earth? the wonders of nature shining thru? thatContinue reading “What is it about a sunset? 🌅”

11 days into this trip of a lifetime – pinch me!Plan is 11 states. 13 national monuments. 19 national parks. 50 days. 62 stops.Livin’ my dream & just gettin’ started 🏞🥾🏔🌅📸🍺 “Your passion is for you.Your purpose is for others.Your passion makes you happy.But when you use your passion to make a difference in someoneContinue reading “11 days”