Buzz Kill

We all have those friends who never drink alcohol because they simply don’t enjoy the taste! I hate all of those people! (sorry to those friends of mine!) Okay, that’s a little harsh, but seriously, how is that even possible and why can’t that be me! lol There is nothing better than the taste of…

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Silver Linings

Every cloud has a silver lining, that bright outline along the edge of the cloud. I believe these silver linings can be found in life as well. There are always signs of hope or positive aspects that can be found in otherwise negative situations. The following is a perfect example of this. 🙂 My involvement…

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Path to Success

Thinking of doing a GORUCK or intense endurance event, but you need to up your fitness game?! Or maybe you’re interested in trying rucking and want to get in shape, but you’re not sure where to start or what to do? Pathfinder’s got you! 🙂 Pathfinder Ruck Training is a 12 week online-based, self-paced rucking…

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Hope vs Optimism

It’s funny how so many people tell me I’m optimistic. I literally hear it all the time. My guess is that because I’m a happy, positive person, one typically would assume I’m optimistic. Maybe they’re right, but is that a good thing? It wasn’t until recently that I even knew there was a difference between…

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A Year in the TRIBE!

The end of 2020 was a bit of a struggle for me. It wasn’t really one thing in particular, more like a bunch of shit that had been adding up that was starting to wear me down and causing me to lose motivation. Anyone who knows me knows this is NOT ME! Although I wasn’t…

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Solo, But Not Alone

When you tell most people you’re going to take a trip solo their reaction is almost always the same, “You are?! I could never!!” But why not is my question! Of course there’s the obvious benefits like planning YOUR perfect trip and being the master of your own schedule, but there are so many more…

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The Weirdo In The Hood

It could be in the early morning hours before sunrise or in the evening after dark. I may be wearing a tactical vest, a ruck, or a ruck plate carrier. I’m either walking at a very quick pace, moving with a purpose and attitude, definitely attitude, like I’m going to burst into a smokey dive…

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“Practicing” Compassion

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned these past almost two years, it’s that the world needs more compassion. While it’s true that some people are innately more compassionate than others, did you know it can be learned or enhanced as well. Not only is it important to have compassion for others, but also towards…

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Find Your Passion

You look great! Good for you, because you work so hard…This is something I feel like I hear over and over again from people, but I don’t get it. I mean I get that they’re being nice and giving a compliment, but I guess what I struggle with is the “work so hard” part. I’m…

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