Finally, 2020 is over. The year was tiring, to say the least — it’s amazing how global the sense of pain was. I pray that those who have been hurting will find healing and hope in 2021, and that those who have found hope will not lose it when difficult times arrive. 2020 was…a lot.…
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How I Used Cartography to Live a More Optimistic Lifestyle // The Seventh Blogmas Post
One summer, I found myself wandering the sidewalks and realizing every beautiful little thing around me. I had discovered a break in the woods that practically glowed around sunset, illuminated with the greenish-yellow tint of sunlight passing through the leaves. It was gorgeous. They’re Enchanted Places. Like the “Álagablettur” in Iceland. There are always little pockets…
Dear Reader, Expect the Unexpected
I’m going to be honest. The past six months have not been easy for me. An illness has struck my body that oftentimes leaves me stuck to my bed. My health has deteriorated rapidly in the past year with little explanation. I know I have long-haul COVID, but even that doesn’t explain everything. My original…
Beginning Blogmas! (+ my December Bucket List)
It’s December! It’s amazing that after all of this, the last month of 2020 has finally arrived. I feel like I’m embracing the last loop of a long rollercoaster. Not only is December the joyous month of Advent, but it’s Blogmas! I decided, very nervously, that I’d be hopping along and joining it myself. What’s that? Blogmas—similar to…
How to Have an Adventure…at Home
With the pandemic lingering around for what seems like an eternity, the options for adventure are limited. Many physical sites and businesses still remain closed, as well as other hubs for excitement—theme parks, campgrounds, coffee shops, etc. And, while many of these locations have opened up again, it’s always good to be cautious. I don’t…
The 2020 Tea-Stained Adventures Pen-Pal Exchange!
Hello, fellow adventurers! These past few months have been a wild journey. The world has been swirling through a pandemic, leaving me dizzy and frustrated. Meanwhile, I’ve been writing articles and making plans to re-launch this blog. I’m very proud to announce that I’m finally taking that step and re-launching today! Since it’s been…