I do a lot of paddle boarding, hiking and kayaking at home and wherever I travel. 

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Being brave.
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Being brave.
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There are risks in everything we do. A reminder to be brave to do the things I want to do. 

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I wanted to go kayaking.
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I wanted to go kayaking.
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I published an article a day for 30 days. Sometimes I cheated and posted graphics. Here I whine about not being able to go kayaking and show off some great locally purchased things. 

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Buffalo Mountain in Johnson City, Tennessee
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Buffalo Mountain in Johnson City, Tennessee
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I published an article a day for 30 days. Buffalo Mountain is in the center of Johnson City and visible from just about every vantage point. This sticker celebrates the mountain you see everywhere. 

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I bought a wetsuit.
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I bought a wetsuit.
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I published an article a day for 30 days. Becoming an athlete and wearing a wetsuit. 

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Becoming an athlete.
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Becoming an athlete.
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I published an article a day for 30 days. Here's to embracing water sports!

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10 days in the desert.
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10 days in the desert.
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10 things learned while spending 10 days in the desert -- in summer. 

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A few shots from my travels (more on Instagram and Facebook). 

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Alaska

Alaska

Cyprus trees in Costa Rica

Cyprus trees in Costa Rica

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Helicopter ride to walk on a glacier in Alaska.

Helicopter ride to walk on a glacier in Alaska.

Baby alligator in the Everglades.

Baby alligator in the Everglades.