Let me get it out of the way: I do not love the way politics went in the United States. But I really struggle with the constant narrative dominating the internet that 2017 was the worst year. Really? Was it really the worst year ever? What about 1347, when the Bubonic Plague wiped out a third ofContinue reading “2017 was not a dumpster fire year, in spite of what the internet thinks”
Monthly Archives: December 2017
What I did in 2017
The biggest thing I got into this year was…wait for it… BULLET JOURNALING Okay, so that’s a bit anti-climactic. But I don’t think I could’ve accomplished half of what I did this year had I not been so persistent with my bullet journal. Thanks to my bullet journal, I: Got laid off but compiled myContinue reading “What I did in 2017”
Standout books I read in 2017
I used to be an avid reader. I’d hole up in my room and devour books, usually Harry Potter. In fact, I read so much that being physically active was NOT a thing in my life. Now it’s more the opposite. I don’t read like I used to and that’s sad. So at the beginningContinue reading “Standout books I read in 2017”
4 tips for not getting angry when you suck at snowboarding
The big lie about snowboarding is that it’s easier than skiing. There’s a steep learning curve in beginning snowboarding. Unlike yoga or weight-lifting, you can’t just change your mind and stop the pose or drop the weight. Or even if you were out for a long run, you can always walk. But with snowboarding? Nope –Continue reading “4 tips for not getting angry when you suck at snowboarding”
I temporarily quit social media over a year ago – here’s 6 ways it’s affected me
Google it and you’ll see: social media is one hell of a polarizing topic. Either it’s an article on how “SOCIAL MEDIA IS DESTROYING OUR GENERATION” or a defensive article saying something like, “Shut up, I like my social media and leave me alone.” Personally, I prefer my life without social media, but that doesn’tContinue reading “I temporarily quit social media over a year ago – here’s 6 ways it’s affected me”
An ode to the ugly hike that saved my sanity
Hiking Y Mountain is a beast, but I have quite the love story with its child: the Y itself. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Utah Valley, Y mountain is right next to Brigham Young University’s campus. The giant, 788-foot Y was made over 100 years ago. The Ute name for Y Mountain used toContinue reading “An ode to the ugly hike that saved my sanity”
Hiking Donut Falls, take 2
Remember that time I hiked to Donut Falls but ended up missing the donut? Well. I attempted it again. This time I brought Austin with me, after much coercion persuasion. It was a lot snowier than the last time I did this – but it was packed down enough to make it walkable. I LOVEDContinue reading “Hiking Donut Falls, take 2”
Falling my way through snowboarding
This weekend on amateur adventures I went snowboarding, and holy Hannah am I ever an amateur. Austin was patient enough to be my instructor, but the problem with your spouse being your instructor is that all the emotions come out. It’s not a guarantee, but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t cry at my instructor. TheContinue reading “Falling my way through snowboarding”
Hiking the Fife Coastal Path, part 3
Day 3 – Sunday, 21 miles We had to crank out more miles today, but we were FEELIN’ IT after a crappy night of sleep. We walked through a couple of seaside towns first, enjoying the views. Utah has a lot of seagulls too – I understood why they hate feeding the gulls. Seagulls areContinue reading “Hiking the Fife Coastal Path, part 3”
Liesl Hammer 