New Series: Living the Big & Beautiful Life

CREATING and CELEBRATING Your Story.

What are YOU Craving in Life?

You Name IT! What is Your Heart’s Desire Right NOW?

I am still on a Yellowstone “State of Mind”! Water Features, Wildlife, Wilderness – Oh My!!!

What Motivates YOU?

To Be the BEST Person YOU Can Be!

My main focus is on my health and recovery process right now. I so want to be back to my normal active self again!

What are YOU Celebrating?

From Teeny Tiny to Somewhere in Between to HUGE! SHARE It & SHOUT It OUT!

Celebrating the close of Summer and stepping into Fall! Upcoming travels and wine events too!

YOUR TURN, GO . . .

LOOK from WITHIN & CELEBRATE LIFE!!! Please Jump In and Share Your Successes!

Going It Solo

Taking Back Solitude

Do you really spend quality time alone? Think of it in terms of solitude and not as being antisocial. Call it what you will, but the Super Achiever, Go Getter, Must Not Stop Now person inside each of us needs to rev down and reconnect with the true self at times. Do you just not feel like yourself some days? It is called BURNOUT People!!!

At least do yourself a service and let go of technology for a few hours throughout the day. That will become the next reality show. Has technology taken over your life? Call 1-800!

I enjoy the freedom and creative license of solitude as well as it gives me a much needed break to be a better person among the people I love too. It is important to have that personal balance in your life (i.e. time for yourself, time spent with family and friends, time for networking, etc.). I know this is probably a little too TMI, but solitude puts the spark back into my relationship. Oh So Grateful and Really Appreciative of What I DO HAVE in My Life!

Remember to surround yourself with people that lift you up and not down. Avoid the unnecessary drama because it is a time waster and an energy sucker for sure! If this is not possible, then set some boundaries and spend less time with these certain individuals. If it is possible, it might be time to clean the “emotional house” and sever some ties with certain individuals.

My #1 Going It Solo Love

When I vacation near a beach I love to get up early and go for a walk on the beach. So rise and shine for some much needed solitude. If you are a night owl than stay up a little later than everyone else for some much needed solitude. Enjoy IT Whatever IT Is!!!

Walking the Beach (Photo by RSheridan)

My #2 Going It Solo Love

I enjoy taking myself out to lunch and for a little window shopping. I also enjoy going to the salon to have my hair done. I really love doing the little things for myself; just reconnect with my true self. It is nice to do what you WANT TO DO at times!

Find Your Going It Solo Love Today and Continue to Do It for Yourself!!!

Where the Bison Roam

In Yellowstone

Bison:  A large humped animal; a large hairy animal with a massive head. The bison were at the end of their mating season when I was in Yellowstone. DO NOT call them Buffalo; take offense to that term! I love watching the baby calves play and frolick.

Hayden Valley

(Photos by RSheridan)

Road Sightings

(Photos by RSheridan)

Yellowstone Lake

(Photos by RSheridan)

Bison Jams

(Photos by RSheridan)

Bison Biscuit

(Photo by RSheridan)

Seeing Wildlife in the WILD – Priceless!!!

South Rim

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Artist Point (South Rim)

Beautiful Vantage Point of the Lower Falls!

The Ohh Part

The Ahh Part

The Wow Part

Pictures DO NOT Demonstrate the TRUE BEAUTY of this Place!!!

North Rim

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is about 24 miles long and 1,200 feet deep. Just MASSIVE!

(Photo by RSheridan)

Brink of Lower Fall

Interesting Fact:  Every second, an average of 37,417 gallons of water plunges 308 feet over Lower Falls.

Get a glimpse of the Lower Falls and Upper Falls.

(Photos by RSheridan)

View of Uncle Tom’s Trail (South Rim area)

One Big Stair Climber – 300 Steps Down + 300 Steps Back Up!!! (Photo by RSheridan)

Lookout Point

Another view point of the Lower Falls.

(Photos by RSheridan)

Grand View

Great vantage point of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and the River.

(Photos by RSheridan)

Inspiration Point

It is more than 50 steps down to the overlook and it is a little steep. Another glimpse of the Lower Falls in the distance.

(Photos by RSheridan)

Simply AMAZING & BREATHTAKING!!!

Heading into the Wilderness

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone truly puts the “wild” in “wild”erness! The park is MASSIVE with plenty to see and do. Just think about the fact that you are standing on an ACTIVE VOLCANO! Then you have the bison nearing the end of their mating season and the elk beginning their mating season. A WHOLE LOT OF WILD GOING ON!!!

Checking Out the Sights

There were multiple people in front of the lodge, so took a picture of the cabin below.

(Photos by RSheridan)

Get Out & EXPLORE!!!!

Road Trip

Yellowstone or BUST!!!

Beautiful Sunrise

(Photos by RSheridan)

The Road Ahead

(Photo by RSheridan)

Jackpot, Nevada

Finally Got a Jackpot!!!

Great White Coming to Jackpot! (Photos by RSheridan)

Hello Idaho!

(Photos by RSheridan)

Road Construction

Who puts loose gravel on a highway to fix the road – DUH! Please Drive 35 mph to AVOID Windshield Damage – Double Duh!!!

(Photo by RSheridan)

Yellowstone National Park

West Yellowstone (West Entrance)

(Photo by RSheridan)

Gardiner, Montana (North Entrance)

(Photo by RSheridan)

Grand Tetons National Park

Heading Out of the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park

(Photo by RSheridan)

Moose, Wyoming

Never saw the Real Thing!

(Photos by RSheridan)

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

(Photos by RSheridan)

Taking the Oregon Trail, Modern Day

(Photos by RSheridan)

Twin Falls, Idaho

(Photos by RSheridan)

Many Miles Traveled – Gotta Love a Great Road Trip – The Open Road & New Discoveries!!!

True Grit

Put Your Grit Into Gear!

I am talking about the true grit inside every one of us. You can call your true grit anything you want just engage it!

 GRIT is the raw endurance, perseverance and passion that keep you going despite obstacles.

Watch Out for Obstacles! (Photo by RSheridan)

Realizing your hopes and dreams is IMPORTANT and takes WORK! Part of that is tuning into your passions. What passions fire you up and have you putting your true grit into gear? Just getting engaged in living life one moment at a time; learning and growing as a person too.

My Top 3

1. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
2. Writing creatively throughout the week.
3. Continuing to learn and grow as a person on a daily basis.

Here’s to Developing Your True Grit; Your Mental Stamina People!!!