Hike 5 of 52

September 9, 2017 Hike: Pulpit Rock Location: Hamburg, PA Distance: 4.2 miles Elevation: 928ft My brother, TJ, and his girlfriend, Becca, came to visit for the weekend, so we decided to hit the trails on Saturday. We packed up our gear and Rue and headed towards Hamburg, PA. Sam and I have hiked Pulpit Rock/Pinnacle … More Hike 5 of 52

Hike 4 of 52

September 4, 2017 Hike: Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail Location: Elk Neck State Park, Northeast, MD Distance: 1.9 miles Elevation: Unknown Saw my first lighthouse today! It was a small one, but it still is one!! Since we didn’t get the chance to hike this trail yesterday, Sam promised we’d roadtrip back to see it today … More Hike 4 of 52

Hike 3 of 52

September 3, 2017. Hike: Beaver Marsh Loop Location: Elk Neck State Park, Northeast MD Distance: 2.43 miles Elevation: Unknown We decided to take a road trip down to the Chesapeake Bay to visit the Turkey Point Lighthouse and hike. Surprisingly, it’s a short drive for us (50miles from our drive way to the trailhead–about an … More Hike 3 of 52

Hike 2 of 52

August 21, 2017: Hike: Okehocking PreserveLocation: Newtown Square, PADistance: 1.7milesElevation: Unknown Today Rue and I took a short drive to Okehocking Preserve in Newtown Square. It’s a nature preserve with trails and woods and creeks. Horses also take to these trails. Besides being my second hike of my 52 hike challenge, today, August 21 was … More Hike 2 of 52

Hike 1 of 52

August 14, 2017: Huckleberry Point Trail Trail: huckleberry point trail Location: catskills, new york Elevation: 1,236ft Distance: 4.6miles About three months ago, I decided to attempt the 52 Hike Challenge starting the week of my 29th birthday (Aug 15) and ending the week I turn 30. I have always been someone who loves hiking and … More Hike 1 of 52

Beauty.

I believe in beauty. No, not make-up covered, hair done, clothes perfectly styled type of media based “beauty”. I believe in wake-up from a night’s rest, throw on the first shirt that makes you comfortable and throw your tattered hair into a pony tail confidently walking out the door, because you see yourself, and you … More Beauty.

Blind Sparing

I vaguely remember my first day bowing sensai to my instructor and beginning an intense workout for an 11year old. I remember that the first week, I was paired with a family friend, but also a strong thick girl known for the bloodynose/busted lip on her opponents. I remember thinking “holy crap what the hell … More Blind Sparing