This past weekend, the Hubs and I went on our first backpacking trip to the Ouachita "Mountains" in Southeastern Oklahoma. The weather was a bit of a bummer, but when does the weather here not disappoint in one way or another? It's either too hot, too cold, too rainy, too dry. There's either a tornado headed your way or a blizzard. What it lacks in weather conditions, it makes up for in scenery. With the flowers and trees in bloom, there is so much peaceful beauty there. We are already planning our next hike. Who's with us?!
Hubs and I woke up Sunday morning with an urge to enjoy the beautiful weather, so we decided on a hike. Like I've said before, a good hike for us is at least an hour and a half's drive in any direction, so now the only question was, where would we go? We could go back to the Wichita Mountains; We could drive south to Turner Falls or the Chickasaw National Recreation Area: Or, we could go west to Roman Nose State Park.
In my downtime, I like to plan weekend trips to different places (most of the time we end up in the SE corner of the state where hiking and ATV trails are endless), so I had read a lot about Roman Nose State Park. Next to Beavers Bend, near Broken Bow, Okla.--our favorite park--it seemed like the best one to visit. We decided to drive there and try out their hiking trails.
In my downtime, I like to plan weekend trips to different places (most of the time we end up in the SE corner of the state where hiking and ATV trails are endless), so I had read a lot about Roman Nose State Park. Next to Beavers Bend, near Broken Bow, Okla.--our favorite park--it seemed like the best one to visit. We decided to drive there and try out their hiking trails.
- Working in the electric industry, it's always on the forefront of energy topics. How can we generate electricity without harming the environment? How can you, as a home-owner, save electricity, which in turn saves you money?
- Electric cars are all the buzz right now, as is walking or bicycling to work if you are able. Transportation without the use of gasoline is another way to "go green."
- Recycling or, better yet, skipping bottled water altogether is a smart move to avoid unnecessary container waste.
For the first time ever, I actually sat down and put some thought into my new year's resolutions. In the past, I have been the one who hits the gym hard on Jan. 2, only to give up after a few weeks of exercise. I realized this year since I am not an overweight person, my resolutions do not need to focus on losing weight. I do, however, need to change my diet radically and tone up. With those, the weight will fix itself.
I have learned from past experiences that simply a resolution of "losing weight" or "saving money" will not work for me. I must have a somewhat-tangible goal in mind, but not just any goal. It has to be something that I want to accomplish and something that Corey and I can work towards together. We have a big goal in mind, but we're starting small.
I have learned from past experiences that simply a resolution of "losing weight" or "saving money" will not work for me. I must have a somewhat-tangible goal in mind, but not just any goal. It has to be something that I want to accomplish and something that Corey and I can work towards together. We have a big goal in mind, but we're starting small.
