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Monthly Digs is a series I started to share 10 things that have brought me joy in hopes of sharing a little bit of happiness with you. Check out the latest post below!

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My Experience Taking CBD
My Experience Taking CBD

The cool thing about CBD is that it’s not just a one trick pony. It has many healing properties and health benefits. But, the three things I started using CBD for were…

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How I Changed My Money Mindset and How You Can Too
How I Changed My Money Mindset and How You Can Too

With a newfound curiosity for making money, I interviewed a money expert and got some concrete advice on how to go about changing your money mindset for good and setting yourself up for success.

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Community Matters; A full-recap of Girl Talk - BZN
Community Matters; A full-recap of Girl Talk - BZN

Brought to you by #GIRLGETAFTERIT, Girl Talk is a women’s “sweatworking” event dedicated to wellness, connection, and community. Check out the full-recap from our last event in Bozeman, Montana!

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How To Relax After A Stressful Day ...That Doesn't Involve Alcohol
How To Relax After A Stressful Day ...That Doesn't Involve Alcohol

I have a number of tried-and-true methods that work for me in order to slow down, enjoy life, and decompress from a long and stressful day…and not turn to alcohol.

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Start, Stop, Continue; How to do more of what you love
Start, Stop, Continue; How to do more of what you love

A feedback technique I’m constantly pulling out of my toolbox in order to do more of what I love…

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Part-time wellness blogger, full-time human being adventuring and sweating in Bozeman and beyond. Welcome to The Wellness Rookie ; a site dedicated to creating community in the health and fitness world by giving you the rookie advice you need from the wellness expert you can relate to. Learn more >>

Part-time wellness blogger, full-time human being adventuring and sweating in Bozeman and beyond.
Welcome to The Wellness Rookie; a site dedicated to creating community in the health and fitness world by giving you the rookie advice you need from the wellness expert you can relate to.

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My Experience Taking CBD
My Experience Taking CBD
How I Changed My Money Mindset and How You Can Too
How I Changed My Money Mindset and How You Can Too
Community Matters; A full-recap of Girl Talk - BZN
Community Matters; A full-recap of Girl Talk - BZN
How To Relax After A Stressful Day ...That Doesn't Involve Alcohol
How To Relax After A Stressful Day ...That Doesn't Involve Alcohol
Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone; A full-recap of Girl Talk NYC
Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone; A full-recap of Girl Talk NYC

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I can tell you right now that I’m ready to scramble up some damn peaks...just waiting for Montana to get the memo ⛰ . On a side note, I got some inspiration from @lyssielooloo on sharing more of what actually happens in real life on my feed (not just on story). So for the next little while, for every cool, professional shot I post on my feed, I’m going to share a photo of what’s happening in the exact moment I post - haha could get interesting 😂 So here I am, sitting at my desk, up since 5 am, having a slight panic attack about what needs to get done today 😬 #instagramvsreality 📸 @daniellelopezphoto
I’m baaaaack and feeling so damn refreshed 💯 (minus a bit of jet lag) . I feel extremely excited to tackle life right now, including some new, really awesome opportunities that I’ve been presented with lately... For one, I was asked by the ladies of @skyorowomen to be their official wellness and recreation advisor! 🤩 . 👉🏼So what is @skyorowomen? Sky Oro is a women’s collective offering community, camaraderie, fresh events and a soon-to-be coworking space for the women of Bozeman. . 👉🏼Why am I so stoked? For starters, having a space in Bozeman that resembles @the.wing or @thehivery would be SO key. And as the wellness + rec advisor, I plan on bringing some fresh and modern ideas to the table - things that maybe Bozeman hasn’t seen yet and the things that truly matter when it comes to our overall health and well-being. . 👉🏼Why now? Well, for the month of May, they are in a huge push to recruit 200 founding members so they can build out and open their beautiful coworking space in the @cannerydistrict - 💯 . So if you’re needing space to work, a place to find community, or a space to experience meaningful relationships, I highly encourage you to check them out. And if you have questions, I’m always available to answer! ⚡️ #BozemanWomen #GIRLGETAFTERIT 📸 @daniellelopezphoto
Two sun-kissed individuals who are so ready to mosey on home ✈️ . Thailand was one for the books, and I’m so happy we got to experience this first-time trip together. A couple of things we learned on our first trip to Thailand... 1. It requires major self control to not flush tp down the toilet 😮 2. The number one recommended thing on the menu by Thai people...”everything” 🤷🏻‍♀️ 3. My nails grow like crazy here - might get a mani when I get back #whoami 💅🏼 4. I’ve realized I’m a huge germ freak...HUGE 😳 5. Iced coffee is not what it seems ☕️ 6. I’ve never been so thankful for real napkins in my entire life 🙌🏼 7. The Americans do it all wrong with their choice in plush, soft beds 😉 8. I realize now more than ever how much of a privilege it is to travel, and I’ll never take it for granted ✨ . Thanks for hanging around for my over-sharing, but I just couldn’t get enough. I loved documenting this trip and can’t wait to recap with a blog post soon ❤️ #TWRtravels #bozemanbound
The many scenes of Chiang Mai 🐲 #TWRtravels
Leg three of our first trip abroad ✨ After waking up with quite the stomach bug, we slowly headed out of the jungle back to Chiang Mai where we found ourselves in the middle of Old City. After a few hours of walking around, it seemed unique, culturally rich and alive. . Our plan was to go to a Muy Thai fight, grab dinner at a local spot and do a little Singha hopping along the way, but apparently Chiang Mai had other plans. May 18th is Buddha Day - one of the few country-wide holidays of the year. This meant no alcohol sales and 99% of businesses closing early...well, shit. . So instead, we walked the quiet streets for hours, found the one place that was open (an amazing Mexican restaurant), snagged some coconut milk ice cream, and fell asleep by 9. . Our 24-hours in Chiang Mai wasn’t what we had planned for, but it was definitely what we needed ⚡️ #TWRtravels #ChiangMai
This is a pic of a happy gal who woke up in the middle of the jungle today 🌱 ...this is also a pic of a gal who woke up with the infamous Thailand stomach bug ☹️ I was quickly reminded that it’s not all rainbows and butterflies like it seems here on Instagram land... But, I’m still embracing the day with an open mind, an adventurous heart and lots and lotssss of water 💯 #TWRtravels #GIRLGETAFTERIT
Onto leg three of our trip 🐘 . This morning we found ourselves in a bit of an infamous travel situation - not sure if we were at the right gate (let alone right airport) and no one speaking good enough English to tell us what was up. So with 10 minutes ‘til takeoff, we figured out that Chiang Mai was the destination of the nearest gate and figured that was good enough. . Once we landed, we were relieved, but also met with another dilemma - where in the world was our songteaw pick-up? 10 minutes went by, 15 minutes, 20....we literally thought we were screwed and would have to brave the taxi line and convince someone to drive us an hour North to our destination. . But, hallelujah - he appeared. Mr. Seng was his name, and he was, in that moment, a knight in shining armor. . So now, we’re here at the @chailaiorchid where we just got done bathing an elephant, having the coconut special, and soaking it all in 💯 #TWRtravels #doingthings
Necessities ✈️ #TWRtravels #ONambassador
Last day down South 🏝 From exploring the Andaman Sea, catching some serious rays, finding the cheapest Singhas, avoiding jellyfish like the plague, watching tourists take their Instagram photos, and making sunsets and sunrises a non-negotiable thing - we’ve definitely enjoyed our stay in Railay. But, time to pack up. It’s Chang Mai time 🤘🏼 #TWRtravels #thailandvibes
⚡️second half of leg two ⚡️ Yesterday, we took a boat to explore the islands of the Andaman Sea. We were one of twelve tourists on board and the only ones from the United States. We got stuck in the back of the boat and wished we would have gotten the money spot on the bow...oh well. . After a couple of small stops, the boat took us to a swimming hole that looked like something straight out of a movie where we got to dive off the bow, swim to the back, and repeat as much as we wanted. The sea was some of the saltiest water I’ve ever been in, and can still feel it in my hair - two showers later. . On the boat, we got caught in a rainstorm where everyone on board got soaked - by this time, we didn’t really regret not being in the front 😉 #TWRtravels #visitthailand
Every morning, we’ve been walking to this tucked away beach where we watch the sunrise then take a quick dip ✨ Along the way, we run into monkeys, bats and tourists and every time I surprise myself at how equally terrified I am of the three 😂 #TWRtravels . Also, here’s proof for my brother @wendell45 that I really did go in the ocean! #babysteps #wheninThailand #blackboughswim
Headed to happy hour like ☺️ #TWRtravels Also, shoutout to my girl @molls221 for picking out allllll the @lululemon necessities for me for this trip #youtherealmvp #fannypackswag 😘