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In: long walks, deep conversations, picture-a-day, food as fuel, good books, travel, self-care Out: sitting too long, fake friends, emotional eating, self-hatred, Goals: continue family and friend relationships, lose weight, be healthy and strong, camp, backpack, hike, stick to therapy, write, write, write
I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. – Joan Didion
January 1: I hiked a couple of miles around a nearby lake and attempted to photograph birds. In case no one has ever told you, birding is difficult. Getting a decent photograph of a bird is on another level. This is the best shot I got:
Before Covid-19 paused my life, I was attempting a 52 Hikes challenge. Back in February, I hiked this beautiful trail in the Sipsey Wilderness.
Before COVID-19, I was hiking every weekend. This blog is about hike #4, the Rust Bucket Trail.
I’ve gained 10 pounds since #stayhomestaysafe quarantine started. I have to do something about this!
Our first experience in a tornado shelter
I’m Leslie, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m an outdoor enthusiast who writes about what she’s reading, seeing, and thinking.