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Long distance hiker | World traveler | Messy hair aficionado

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The Whimsical Woman

Professional dirt collector and world's okayest hiker.

This is how much it cost me to hike the Pacific Crest Trail

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Owen made a couple of impromptu appearances in my

Owen made a couple of impromptu appearances in my new video and he seems to actually like being on camera (despite what he says 😆). ⁣
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The video is basically an all-around life update: My CDT 2020 hike, Owen’s deployment, new stickers 🤗, our life in VA, etc. If this interests you, please head to the link in my bio and head to my YouTube channel! 😃⁣
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One way to also support me during this time (and at all times 🙈) is to subscribe to my YouTube channel. It doesn’t cost you any $$ but helps me out in many ways!⁣
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Thank you to everyone always shining a positive light on here, even in the darkest of times! And thank you to those always supporting me and being kind. ☀️ ⁣
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I love not brushing my hair, let’s be honest. 🤓

☕️☕️⁣ ⁣ I saw someone’s dad did this

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I saw someone’s dad did this and it was too clever to not pass on. Shoutout to all the dad’s out there and their wonderful dad jokes. We love you. ⁣
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But seriously, I had to tape this on to my face and that was the most work I have ever put into an Instagram post so there ya go. We all hit rock bottom at some point, and here I am. ⁣
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Hope you’re all staying safe, healthy, and home. 😃 ⁣
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Virtual hugs 🤗 ⁣
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Let’s be honest...social media has been a bit mo

Let’s be honest...social media has been a bit more depressing and negative lately. So, this whole social distancing for me might also turn into social media distancing. 🙈⁣
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But I am someone who enjoys social media! I only follow people who bring me joy and inspiration and challenge me (in good ways). And I know this time is confusing and difficult and scary and this all needs to be addressed. Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows and it’s important to not display that it is (I believe), even here on social media. ⁣
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But maybe we can all take a moment to share something positive today from a time we were feeling happy / secure / hopeful / excited / joyful / etc. etc. ⁣
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So I am going to spread some sunshine ☀️ today with this selfie from my time on the Pacific Crest Trail. This day was one of those days that I was seriously IN THE BEST MOOD. I was listening to incredible music and hiking in near perfect weather. I was getting into a town later and was just buzzing. ⁣
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The day before I had almost stepped on a snake 🐍 and at the last second yanked my leg away from the death noodle and in turn, tore a hip tendon. I was limping pretty badly and in severe pain for weeks, especially the next day. ⁣
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But why was I still cheesin’ so hard? 👆🏻No clue really. All I truly remember was how happy and stoked I was to be on trail. It was a fantastic day and looking at this picture takes me right back to that feeling of complete freedom and elation.⁣
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👉🏻 Now it’s your turn to #spreadthesunshine! Let’s all help one another take a deep breath and try to put a smile on each other’s face in the middle of this dark, scary time. Post a picture you find immense joy in and use the hashtag #spreadthesunshine. 🌞 ⁣
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I’ve been pretty silent on social media lately,

I’ve been pretty silent on social media lately, mainly due to moving into our first home. But also because Owen and I are trying to be more present with one another as he is soon to be deployed for many months. And because of his deployment and me moving to a new state (and therefore quitting my job), it was a unique and special opportunity to thru-hike again. ⁣
I have been planning to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) starting in one month, going Northbound. 🥾🥾⁣ 🤸🏼‍♀️ ⁣
-Start date picked⁣
-Flights booked⁣
-Greyhound purchased⁣
-Shuttle reserved ⁣
-Gear all ready to go⁣
-Families told⁣
-Permits bought⁣
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But because of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, it doesn’t seem like this will be able to happen. Like it won’t be happening for many people. I am still going to do the whole “wait and see approach” for now. Maybe CDT SOBO will be my trail this year! ⁣
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But the trail will be there another time and there are people dealing with much larger issues in the world right now. It’s not a competition of “who has it harder”, but for me in this scenario, I understand how my thru-hike this year would be a complete privilege due to my current circumstances.⁣
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So I am going to continue to isolate myself and help those that really need it as best I can from afar so this whole thing can be over sooner rather than later. ⁣
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I am sorry if you are someone who has plans cancelled as well, as I am sure every single one of you are. If you are willing to share, how are you handling and coping with plans cancelled during this confusing time? ⁣
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Today, Owen and I close on our first home ever, to

Today, Owen and I close on our first home ever, together. There is a lot of change coming in the next two months and there’s honestly no other human being I trust more than him to face those changes with. ⁣
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Cheers to an exciting, ever-evolving, challenging life. 🥂 ⁣
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Are you someone who likes change!? ⁣
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I’m already so excited to see photos of those st

I’m already so excited to see photos of those starting their thru-hikes this season! Especially if it’s your first one - there’s no other feeling like it in my opinion. ⁣
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I sent this photo to Owen (my now husband) who was deployed at the time to show case my dirty legs. 😂 This was at the Crater Lake campground and I was very filthy, per usual. And he still fell in love with me. 😍⁣
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There’s a stigma that having your phone out automatically causes distraction and takes away from the beauty. I disagree, but I do agree there are times when to put the phone away (and that’s entirely up to you). But I am 100% thankful for every single photo and video I took because I get to relive ALL of the feelings every time I view them. It’s like I am snapped right back in that moment. ⁣
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This photo brings me a lot of happiness for various reasons. And when I came across it today it put the biggest smile on my face. ⁣
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So cheers to everyone who is chasing after their goals and dreams and making memories that you are proud and happy to remember. 💜⁣
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🥾 Are you thru-hiking this season? Or going on any traveling trips? 🥾⁣
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The Milford Sound is located in the southwest of t

The Milford Sound is located in the southwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a breathtaking fiord that is home to this beautiful waterfall (there are many). Not even rain could take away from the beauty. ⁣
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Owen and I kayaked in the Milford Sound first, then took a cruise to be able to see more. Both were incredible. ⁣
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So if you had to choose, would you kayak or cruise!?⁣
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I’ve been in Virginia now for a month and a half

I’ve been in Virginia now for a month and a half and can’t believe my time with Owen is almost up (for now). Owen will be deploying soon and we are trying to soak up every opportunity and memory to be together until he leaves. ⁣
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But because I have left my job and Owen will be gone, that puts me in a unique situation to thru-hike this summer. I didn’t know if I’d ever have another chance to walk across America, but here we are. 😃⁣
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At the moment, I am enjoying not being as present on social media, but soon I will be back at it with hiking updates and details. ⁣
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Any guesses on what trail I will be doing? 🤸🏼‍♀️⁣
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