BE - I too this photo at an outdoor book market in Paris. Through 2020, many have learned about being rather than doing as we've been in and out of quarantine, shutdowns, and lockdowns.  Exploring and adventure doesn't always mean traveling somewhere, join me as I blog and explore!

lauren's musings

Blogging + exploring

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The past few weeks, I’ve been walking around town with my backpack on in order to prepare for the trip and the times I’ll be backpacking.  I suppose that I’ve realized the best preparation for doing something longer term, is to do it in a safe environment, and practice up!  So I’ve given up on […]

Carrying the load…

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Today, I undertook a huge step in fundraising that I’ve never attempted on my own before. And the truth is I still didn’t do this on my own. A support dinner.  Honestly I was blown away.  In the beginning I was overwhelmed with the work.  And the help came just in time to have everything […]

Fundraising Update

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This is such an important lesson for me. As a human being I am often convinced that I have the strength and whit to do just about anything. I do believe that to a small degree. However, when it comes to doing the work, I’ve realize that the “Together Everyone Achieves More” phrase it completely […]

Sometimes you can’t make it on your own