August 10, 2020
Dear Diary,
I’m not going to lie, I am definitely waking up bummed that last night’s camping trip didn’t work out. The longer I think about it, the more I change my mind. Should I have sucked it up for the sake of the adventure? Can I be happy that I made the decision to come home? Am I a true adventure babe?
Either way, I am bummed. I suppose I’ll take this moody energy and manifest it into something positive. Wishing for a fabulous next trip seems like a better mind set.
Anyways, I made the most of my day.
I took a lovely two hour hike on my local trail. These moments spent out in wilderness really perk me up and help clear my mind.
Lately, I’ve been spending time thinking about life before my obsession for outdoor self care. I spent so many years hiding inside, battling Lyme disease, living with fear of the unknown.
Now that I’ve had time to clear my head, move on from yesterday’s change in plans, I’m able to process my thoughts clearly. Maybe this is time for me to take my self care practice to the next level. Could this be the time to share my Lyme story?
The thought of telling the Lyme story has been weighing heavy on my heart for some time now. Maybe it really is time to share this journey with the world.
Anyways, I’ll think about it and see where my thoughts take me.
Love, Sarah
August 11, 2020
Dear Diary,
Does anyone else look forward to Tuesdays as much as I do?
On Tuesdays, I start my day extra early and finish it at the farmer’s market to pick up this week’s CSA delivery. Something about having farm fresh produce at my disposal perks me right up!
In other news, I skipped my morning hike to attempt a yoga session. UGHHH! I want to love yoga SO bad. Some of the poses I can do with no problem. Does anyone else have as much trouble in the arm weight bearing poses as much as I do?
Seriously, I am so heavy that I struggle.
I’m going to try and shake this discouragement off. I have to keep reminding myself that with a little daily practice, everything will eventually get easier. When I first started my journey as a fat adventure babe things were much harder! I have come a long way! Plus, I get to pick up my produce today and that makes me happy.
Hopefully I can turn this day around and finish with a strong mindset.
I’ll keep you posted.
Love, Sarah
August 12, 2020
Dear Diary,
Okay, so I just re-read this week’s diary entries and I sound SO whiny! That is not the person I want to be right now. It just isn’t going to work for everything I have officially set my mind to.
Today, Chapter One of this fat adventure babe diary project comes out. I am so excited to share this with everyone. I’m going to take this exciting moment and use that as motivation to be more positive.
Gosh, I really do need to get up, get moving, and get on this morning routine hike.
Apparently, I’m supposed to write these journal entries at the end of the day. It’s just that I start my mornings with so many thoughts. Writing these feelings down at 4:45am seems like a good way for me to motivate myself to enjoy todays self care practice of a nice long hike and bring positivity to my life.
Plus, I get to share my dairy journey with the world today. It’s an exciting and overwhelming feeling that my daily stories, experiences as a fat adventure babe, and someone who lives with mental health struggles could relate to someone going through something similar.
Anyways, time to get on those trails and take on the day. Fingers crossed people actually take time to read my diary blog.
Love, Sarah
August 13, 2020
Dear Diary,
Yesterday’s launch of the Welcomed by Wilderness: Diary of a Fat Adventure babe was a huge success. I received so many heart warming messages on how happy these journal entries made this community.
Wow, there really are caring and compassionate people in this world.
Anyways, my mental health and motivation are peak high today. I want to keep this momentum going and manifest something else that perks me up.
FALL!
Today I’m going to start sharing fall content with my community in hopes to start the transition into the best season of the all.
Oh lord, I can already hear people complaining now about rushing summer away. They will live. HAHA
Anyways, today I’m going to share my ultimate fall bucket list in hopes that others will join in on the excitement.
Think about it now; apple picking, pumpkin patches, bonfire nights! OH EM GEE – I am so excited.
Okay it’s officially 5:50am and I need to get my butt on the trails and start my morning routine. I am so excited to get on the trails and day dream about the leaves changing colors and the crips air hitting my face every morning,
Okay, enough rambling.
Love, Sarah
August 14, 2020
Dear Diary,
Okay, two days in a row I’ve woken up with the most amazing energy and motivation. Maybe it really is the idea of the upcoming season change that portrays such a strong muse in my daily moods.
Anyways, today I’m sharing a new vegan meal service with the world. The peeps over at Splendid Spoon have taken a chance on this adventure babe and graciously sent me an entire weeks worth of detox shots, shakes, and ready to go vegan lunches.
Their kindness has definitely inspired me to continue this healthy eating journey, vegan or not. I definitely find that filling my body, mainly with veggies, has worked a number on my brain fog and overall energy levels. Look, I know people are going to judge my “wanna be” vegan heart – but who cares.
I do what makes me happy either way.
Anyways, you know what time it is. See ya after my morning hike.
Love, Sarah
August 15, 2020
Dear Diary,
This morning I’m skipping my morning hike for a good reason. Jeff suggested we go on a little date night hike to get some fresh air, spend time together, and shoot some photos for next week’s content.
I am SO looking forward to this date night on the trails.
Honestly, I don’t have much more to share this morning. I will keep you posted on tonight’s adventure and check back in tomorrow morning.
Love, Sarah
August 16, 2020
Dear Diary,
Last night was absolutely amazing. Jeff and I basically hiked until the rain was so heavy we had to make a swift escape to the car.
Oh, I just love nights like this. We should some awesome photos for our Nature’s Bakery feature next week. I am really enjoying Jeff’s enthusiasm for photography. He is really getting good at producing a good shooting session.
Anyways, time to really soak in a full Sunday Funday. I am going to hit the trails with my gang for a three hour hike amongst the trees.
I will be back to report tomorrow.
Love, Sarah
