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Adventure Outdoors

Oh man. Where better to escape into the woods and experience a little soul cleansing soiree than in the Sierra Nevada Mountains? 

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This scenic idyll, located near the small town of Danby, offered stunning views: quintessential autumn oranges met deep green hues as we traversed deeper into the forest.

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AdventureS WITHIN

Well, I’ve made it to 25. It’s been one week now. My frontal lobe is now, supposedly, fully developed. So no more changing, right?! Just kidding. But  to be safe, I’ve made some major internal changes over the course of the year.

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A PSA FROM ME TO YOU: DEPRESSION AND SMILING ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE 6/12/2018Adventures Within I remember reading how a person should smile, even (or especially) when they’re sad. Then they’ll trick their brain into thinking they’re happy, and soon happiness will follow. I call

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Shannon Barr discusses obsessive hand-washing as a result of OCD.

I noticed my blistered hands today, rubbing my fingers over the rough skin. Rock climbing is beautiful, but it leaves your hands less-than-desirable. Anyway, I think that’s what has inspired this post. If you have OCD, know that there’s nothing wrong with you! As sadistic

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“You’re not a good ‘long-term’ fit.” This was the reason for the immediate termination of my job’s contract last summer. My manager didn’t say this to me directly. In fact, she didn’t say anything but “See you on Monday.” And yet, those stinging words were

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