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Yesterday’s sunshine. I’ll never get tired of

Yesterday’s sunshine. I’ll never get tired of this view. #visitcorvallis

Holiday cheer and forest magic to lift the mood. #

Holiday cheer and forest magic to lift the mood. #trailrunning

I love all the forest greenery this time of year.

I love all the forest greenery this time of year. #pnwonderland #ferns

It is cold and winter and it’s dark so so early.

It is cold and winter and it’s dark so so early. But getting out seems to be the only way to get back. Grateful for a morning run with a friend and an evening walk with another friend in between an uninspiring day. #decembermood

If I was going to title this morning’s pre-run p

If I was going to title this morning’s pre-run photograph, I might title it “Stop a minute before you go.” Even more so in the last year and a half of the pandemic, I struggle to be present. In the moment. Feeling like I’m always chasing something. “Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.”- Sylvia Plath

It’s one thing to miss the sun, and another not

It’s one thing to miss the sun, and another not to appreciate the enveloping fog. A few more photos from Thursday mornings run, looking down on a sea of November fog. The gratitude of that day still echoes in my mind. #pnwonderland

Quiet hike amongst some big trees and green moss.

Quiet hike amongst some big trees and green moss. #optoutside #hikelikeagirl #treesofinstagram #pnwonderland #hikelocal

Absolute joy and gratitude for all the great thing

Absolute joy and gratitude for all the great things and people in my life. My friend and I had chatted about doing the Turkey Trot but decided we’d rather just run in the woods. Thus, the idea of a gratitude half marathon was born. Such a beautiful foggy morning with great conversation. And now, so grateful for turkey, wine and pie. #gratitude #trailrunning #everyrunhasapurpose #optoutside

Be kind Be brave Be unapologetic and misunderstood

Be kind
Be brave
Be unapologetic and misunderstood and forgiving
Be grateful and questioning
Curious and open
Be you.
Be your own guiding light. #gratitude

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