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Goodbye, 2021! New Year, Same Me.

Goodbye, 2021! New Year, Same Me.

7 Reasons to Love Portland, Maine

7 Reasons to Love Portland, Maine

A Weekend in Acadia National Park

A Weekend in Acadia National Park

 
 
Cultivating Self-Compassion in Daily Rituals

Cultivating Self-Compassion in Daily Rituals

Shining a Grateful Light on the Darkness of 2020 (A Letter)

Shining a Grateful Light on the Darkness of 2020 (A Letter)

Tanzania and Global Rehabilitation

Tanzania and Global Rehabilitation

Florida Finale: Line Dancing Adventure

Florida Finale: Line Dancing Adventure

 

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// đŸŸcheers to 2022!!! new year, same me. yup, s // đŸŸcheers to 2022!!! new year, same me. yup, still love the color teal and gold lol. and also still here for exploring all tbe depths of life & how to actualize all my dreams. see y’all in a month, i am taking a break đŸ€™đŸ» xoxox infinite love!!!
// taking a break from IG for a month! excited to // taking a break from IG for a month! excited to come back for more travel, adventure, and self care soon xoxox in the meantime, there’s lots to explore on my blog! recently posted about my trips to Acadia NP & Portland, ME
 plussss my annual “end of the year” wrap up. link in bio. you know what to do ;)
// time to rest & digest! see you in february😘 // time to rest & digest! see you in february😘
// would rather be snuggling at home right now, bu // would rather be snuggling at home right now, but hey, that’s okay!! if you’re having a hard time keepin’ up with to-do lists, making plans, and fulfilling *all* the needs, you’re not alone! it’s easy to get sucked into the stress spiral of the holidays, but remember to take a deep breath and be present. our greatest gifts are often invisible, so if you don’t have the resources to give the way you want to, remember YOU are ENOUGH. 😘😘 recently, i have noticed a mental, running script of “oh shit i didn’t ____!” places i didn’t go. cards i didn’t make. decorations i didn’t hang. people i didn’t connect with. i should have tried harder, been more intentional, been more thoughtful. the time and energy i have, though, is not infinite. i am one kristen && she’s doing the best she can with what she has. i am letting myself know that i am enough & will always be enough. i really look forward to quality time with my family and friends this week, especially bc QT is my love language. gift giving can defff stress me out—thanks in part to bein a enneagram number 7 (and two!), as i am always looking for the *best* option. the most thoughtful gift. the one that’ll spark the most joy. i get so many creative ideas of things i want to make people, then get upset at myself when i don’t. the thing is, all this “shoulding” on myself can be disabling. instead, i am trying to be more simple and let the gifts come naturally. let the season be easy. let the expectations and fear of disappointment go. TL;DR: you are enough! 😘😘😘
// ✹it’s Christmas time in the cityyyđŸŽ¶ tha // ✹it’s Christmas time in the cityyyđŸŽ¶ thank you to the hotel concierge at @mo_boston who told us there’s a tree inside the hotel for us to marvel at! next city exploring will be the snowport!! thanks for loving Christmas and exploring all the city lights with me @couurtx514 😘 places to see lights (so far): ✅Boston commons’ tree is donated every year from Nova Scotia! ✅Boston public garden is also lined with lights galore. ✅prudential center had the giant ornament!! so fun! ✅mandarin oriental hotel had beautiful decor in and out! where do you like to see lights in the city?! taking any & all recommendations!! đŸ™đŸ»đŸ˜˜
// đŸŽ…đŸŒSKIson’s greetings, friends!! even wi // đŸŽ…đŸŒSKIson’s greetings, friends!! even with all the rain, day one of skiing with @nedisabledsports at @loonmtnresort was amazing! even tho we got pretty dang 🌧soaked💧, it was a blast to review the FUNdamentals of skiing i learned when doing my PSIA Alpine Level 1 certification. becoming a better skier helps become a better teacher. we spoke about creative ways to have FUN while teaching the three components of skiing (managing pressure, rotation, and edge)
 pretending to be popcorn kernels, Santa chasing his reindeer, and even a quick game of duck-duck-goose! learning is fun. especially when learning means i get to help more people push perceived limitations and find joy in gliding on snow!! ⛷very much looking forward to this SKIson😉 also today was my first day at loon (ever) & i look forward to more rides on their new kanc8 lift! heated seats say whaaaa😍 p.s. days like today make me grateful for goretex & are a great reminder to break out the @nikwax to keep my gear water repellent lolz.
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