New Experience

Tide Pools

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You see people on TV and in movies exploring these beautiful rocks crusted with sea life. I am absolutely fascinated by sea life. I have a very strong fear of it too, but, I’m in awe none-the-less. I remember falling in love with the idea of mermaids after seeing Splash! with Darryl Hannah. I wanted to BE a mermaid! I wanted to explore the depths of the ocean and make friends with whales and dolphins.

I remember as a kid, when we would go swimming I’d dive under water and kick my feet together mimicking a tail. Makes me realize I don’t think I was afraid of the water my … read more...

Sea Night Life

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The Puget Sound Estuarium was hosting a Pier Peer. This would be a great way to see more sea life and get a close look at things. Probably not a smart thing when I already fear everything that is in the water. (Thalassophobia is a b!tch!)

This was absolutely neat and weird at the same time. Enthralling and had me very anxious waiting for Bruce to come chomp on us.

Bruce

Yes, logical me knows that this isn’t going to happen. Bruce was just playing his part. It’s not his fault that hollywood turned him in a monster. Bruce just needed a dentist and some cuddles and no one would … read more...

Dragon Boats

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I can’t say I expected this to end up on here. I knew what dragon boats were. But, with my accepting my fear of the things in the water, this really wasn’t even a thought.

The opportunity came up! I kept going back and forth – “It’s a new experience” , “It’s in the ocean”, “How scared are you REALLY of the ocean”

…… imagines boat tipping over and hands reaching up to pull me under …..

“Yes! I’m scared of the ocean! but…. are you going to let that get in the way of you trying something new? “……. pause for dramatic effect…… “NO!” — “Hi! Can I … read more...

Lots of First at the Pacific Ocean

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I’m amazed at how much I find water fascinating and yet I am terrified of it and everything in it. My imagination runs wild with all kinds of things that I could step on, kick, encounter etc.  I have been embracing the thalassophobia and enjoying the views and smells instead. 

The Pacific Ocean, at least, for where we were, is quite chilly. Bring a sweater! But it was very cool as I was able to cross several things off the list of new experiences today.

Drove a vehicle on the Beach – Okay – so technically I didn’t drive it. Amaia and Don did. But, I was there! I’ve only … read more...

Ride on a Ferry

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 I had a boss quite a while ago that was fascinated with ferries. Honestly I may have been just big boat vessel things. But I specifically remember ferries. 

I rode one of those with the paddle wheels a few years ago, but after moving to Washington, there are a lot more opportunities to try new things. And the Giant ferries (compared to the one I rode a while back) is different. 

I’m not sure what I really expected. But it was still a new experience to be on a ship as big as the ferries that cross Puget Sound. 

Every time I say ‘Puget Sound’ I giggle a little. I … read more...

Coming out

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Since today marks the anniversary of my birth – I figured it would be a great day to ‘come out’ to everyone that is paying attention. 

 Also – THANK YOU for all of the birthday wishes! I greatly appreciate it!

Some of you already know, but MOST do not. And while I fight with myself on why this is anybody’s
business – another part of me realizes that what I am about to explain, isn’t well known. So – for my mental health – and hopefully to impact others who are/were/might feel the same way I do or for those of you who may have invalidated or dismissed (unintentionally) … read more...

A moment of Self Discovery

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 I grew up thinking boys wouldn’t like me if I didn’t put out.

 I wasn’t attractive. HotOrNot.com had me rated at a 4. I had one person say I reminded them of the “Green Thumb Troll” cartoon character. The guys I was able to date, didn’t date me in the ‘public eye’.

Sex was the only way I’d get a boyfriend. Getting a boyfriend was important. It was the ‘social norm’ and if I didn’t get a boyfriend or have sex, then, something was wrong with me. 


I had crushes in school. Thinking back it was more of an interest because I found them nice to look at. But I … read more...

An Experience I could have lived without

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6/19/2021

 I have thought about how to write this post over and over again. Started it over and over again.  No matter how I start I keep coming up short on portraying the experience I had. 

This isn’t a post that will have my normal snark in it. It’s not a bright and fun experience. My attempts to make it more light hearted or riddled with quips and other such thing don’t really help it out. 

I was already not feeling good. Having issues keeping food down. The first couple days was water and crackers.  As nauseous as I was, those two things still seemed to stay down. The third … read more...

Whale Watching and so much more!

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For my Partners birthday we took advantage of having friends staying with us and spent a weekend in California. It was a fantastic weekend and so many firsts! It was great being able to experience all of this with him.

I’ve always thought whale watching was 5,000% out of my league. I’d never have a chance at seeing a whale. I grew up in the center of the North American continent. When I don’t think I’d see the ocean, the idea of ever being able to see a whale was laughable. 

My first chance at seeing a whale was part of Don’s birthday weekend.

I did not get a picture … read more...

Forage for Mushrooms

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I’ve always loved the idea of foraging for your own food. I envy the people that can tell which plants are what with great confidence. I could have a book in one hand and the plant in the other and I still would be second guessing myself. 

Luckily, we have some more seasoned people with us on this excursion. Our friends back in Wisconsin took us out hunting while we were visiting. Apart from the humidity and the blood thirsty mosquitos, it was very enjoyable. It was great to get outside in nature without melting in 110 degrees. We had the dogs with, they both did very well on their … read more...