Author: chickeapeameatball
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Hobbiton | Glowworm Caves | New Zealand Travel Guide
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Having the opportunity to visit Hobbiton, New Zealand was like having the opportunity to step into another world. While every little detail was obviously human crafted and constructed, it didn’t feel that way. For the sake of sounding cliche, it actually felt magical. […]
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5 No BOOze Drinks Inspired by Classic Halloween Films
By now you probably know I’m your mocktail gal. Since I stopped drinking alcohol over 3 years ago, I love a good mocktail, whether it be of my creation or something whipped up by a professional mixologist (yes, they do that too), and there is truly nothing better than a themed mocktail, especially for the […]
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Hocus Pocus Watch Party + Free Printables
“We must find the book, brew the potion and suck the lives out of the children of Salem before sunrise. Otherwise, it’s curtains. We evaporate! We cease to exist! Dost thou comprehend?” —Winifred Sanderson Who’s ecstatic about the new Hocus Pocus movie? ME! If you’ve been following the blog for a while you know I […]
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15 Books to Cozy Up To This Autumn
We’ve had a break from the blazing-hot weather here in Denver. Today it’s gray skies, chilling air, and rain-soaked patios. I love it! And there’s nothing like a change in weather to spark the beginning of cozy Autumn-inspired posts. Aside from binging your favorite scary movies (*cough, cough* 26 Flicks for Your Halloween Fix) what’s […]
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Where Do We Belong? | Reflections from the Pacific Crest Trail
Note: everything you read here is from my journal. I wrote in my journal at all times of day and night during my journey on the PCT – from 3 am, when something woke me in the night, to 12-noon when the beauty of the world sparked reflection within myself. Some reflections I’ve kneaded and […]
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How Lucky Are We? | Tethered to Nature a Correspondence to Our Souls Connection with the Wild World
What’s more appealing to the eye? Garnet-red blended brown flesh cracked against large stumps. Ancient beings rooted in old-earth and fresh soil. Towering pines of deep green contrast baby-blue skies, while plush white clouds surf the air. They follow the sun in an orbit at a pace that surpasses its time. What’s more appealing to […]
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I Am Safe. I Am Strong. Let’s talk fear. | 67 miles on the PCT
May 29 | 6 Miles Today is the day, to get back on the trail. The last few days of rest have been great! We had some trail-angel magic with family – eating delicious food and getting all my conversations out before resuming trail seclusion. I spoke about this briefly in my last entry, but […]
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Well, I Didn’t See That Coming… | 40 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail
What shall I write about next? Possibly something more cheerful than before? Yes. Yes, more cheerful, because the day today is fantastic. The trail is spectacularly mine, while all together herself. May 23 | The Last Time We Spoke The last time we spoke was a rest day and a magnificent one. I was able […]
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The Pacific Crest Trail Will Kill Me | The Begining
Night 1 | 4 miles Because I love my family, and “see you laters” are hard I started the trail later than I was expecting. Regardless, it was amazing and perfect, and when I saw a sign that said I had gone 2 miles I thought, “THAT’S IT?!” (all caps for the greatest effect). The […]
