Located in Grand Staircase Escalante, this short hike to the unique Toadstools formations was a perfect break to get out of the car and move. The hike is only 1.5…
Author: forrealrobin
5 Inspiring Women of Color
Black History month is wrapping up, and I wanted to write about some women of color who have inspired me in different ways. These women are crushing it in all…
Who is your favorite version of yourself?
My favorite version was easy to pick. It’s this girl. She is 32, 35lbs lighter than I am now, just finished her second year teaching in New Mexico and is…
A Perfect Christmas Present
Over Christmas break, I did something I have never done before, and now for the life of me, I can’t figure out why it took me so long to do…
Girls Night at Ojo Santa Fe
When your sister finally comes to visit New Mexico for the first time, you celebrate by sneaking away for a girls night at Ojo Santa Fe. Tucked off the I-25…
Las Vegas in the Winter: A Quick Weekend
Last December, we popped down to Las Vegas for a quick winter weekend away. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but turns out, you can have a great time…
Coping with Grief: Getting Through Tough Times
Yesterday I listened to this podcast about grief from Jen Hatmaker, which led me to spend some time reflecting on my own experience with grief. If you are alive today,…
Growth Rings
A silly poem about holiday weight Do you think that trees stand sideways Look into mirrors Lift up Their shirts and ask themselves Well, where did all this come from? …
What to do for 5 Days in San Diego
If you need some ideas for what to do when in San Diego for 5 days, here is how we spent our time! We recently returned from my birthday trip…
Four Years, Four Things
Today is my Albuquerque birthday and I CANNOT BELIEVE it has been four years since I got on a plane, landed here, and had my life changed forever. In honor…