Abby's Puddle Jumping Gear

creek ware by wwywblog

Ahh...this brings back memories! Although instead of being barefoot like I was as a little girl, I will wear some high rubber boots with a fleece lining. Knee high socks, worn in jeans, a long sleeve t-shirt topped with a plaid shirt and a quilted vest. A cheeky hat keeps my head warm and the earrings can be used as a fishing lure if needed ;)

...to Explore a Local Creek?

The field research team at The Ohio State University is conducting a sampling of local creeks. Your name has been referred to them as someone interested in the health of rural water passageways. They have asked you to join their team (and here you thought the only team OSU had was on the football field, maybe you can learn to love this university afterall) and spend a day exploring a local creek collecting water samples and looking for signs of life.

This is the creek you are going to help research

As you walk downstream, you come upon a small foot bridge you must cross

After crossing you arrive at the spot where you are to secure water samples and look for wildlife

Jackpot! You pick up some crawdaddies as they scramble around in your hands.

What would you wear to spend a day exploring a creek?

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Steph's Irish Countryside Clothes

For a day tracing family roots and drinking Irish beer, I'd be sure to be prepared. I'd wear sturdy, but adorable wellies to handle the moss and mud as I explored the old land. I would need a warm cable-knit jumper to help fight the Gaelic chills and thick tights to keep my legs warm. I'd want to explore the land on two wheels to better breathe in the country air and really feel the magic of the land. I'd be sure to tote a messenger bag with camera, map, and a weathered copy of a James Joyce novel. I would greet all with a rowdy "Top of the morning to ya..." as I pedaled past them and smile as they replied "...and the rest of the day to you."

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...On a Perfect Irish Day?

You have arrived at your inn in Kilarney, your first stop on your trip to research your family tree.

You go to the county records office which is in a lovely old house with a thatched roof. A little old lady with a thick brogue and a mischievous twinkle in her eye brings you a cup of tea and adds another log to the fire that is keeping away the chill.

Your search shows that your great great great grandfather grew up a half hour drive from the town and you head out to take a look and there is still a run down little building on the property, but no one lives there anymore, so you take some pictures and head back to town.

You go to the pub for a pint and some lamb stew that is served with a crusty roll. mmm...

A couple of people pick up some instruments and start playing some drinking songs. You remember the words from your nana singing them and join in :)

What would you wear to have a perfect Irish day?

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Abby's Yoga Outfit

I would wear, comfy, soothing colored clothes. Stretchy black pants, a light blue tank and a cute jacket to throw over on my way in and out. My mat matches the rest of my outfit...I almost make myself sick.... :)
I heart my yoga shoes, I wish I could wear them everywhere! I also brought along a water bottle, my favorite granola bar for a snack afterwards and advil, because I am sooo not bendy.
And the image in the background is the happy place I go to in my mind while meditating :)

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...to a Yoga Class?

The world is crazy. It spins past you. Faster and faster everyday. You feel yourself age and grow weary from hours of sitting under fluorescent lights, stagnant at a desk. You need to recharge. Do something healthy. Feel more alive. You decide to take on yoga.

Your workout space is large and calming

You join your friends for some mindful meditation before your session begins

You bend and stretch and open up your chakras

You center and find you by the end

What would you wear to a yoga class?

Posted by Steph

Steph's Fire-Hot Outfit

I know what you are thinking..."Steph, you would wear a skirt to sit around a fire with friends?" and then I want you to think about who you are talking to and realize the answer is a "duh!" I would wear a cozy cable knit sweater, brown tights and cute plaid skirt with chocolately soft leather boots. I would stop in Amish Country on my way and pick up homemade pumpkin whoopee pies (because even in this fantasy world, I can't cook...my imagination isn't that big!). I would also bring along a bag of chestnuts to roast on the open fire and a game of Scrabble, which would start innocently enough until you turn your back and I add a lot of rum to your spiced cider and then we start spelling our most lascivious words. The shame our vocabularies would bring to our parents. They aren't invited to this party.

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firestarter by wwywblog