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New Zealand: Lake Taupo

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June 10, 2018June 10, 2018

New Zealand: Rotorua

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So close to the goal I was afraid of getting whacked in the face. We’re both fine now, except for Kevin eating all the nachos.

On a related note to being environmentally friendly, my latest blog post is all about my current eco friendly products! I finally wrote them all out and included (affiliate) links! So if you’re looking to make the switch then please check it out! Also as I always disclaim: use what you have until it’s at its very end! Then purchase new things! Like this tinted reef safe sunscreen in a plastic free container! ✨ happy prime day, friends! #eco #ecoblogger

A very “un-Instagrammy” photo of the very unfortunate reality of air travel and my job. Not pictured is the bottle of water I was drinking from, the meat I was eating (and there isn’t always a vegetarian option), and the carbon emissions generated from the flight. Yeah. It’s a lot. It’s a lot to very unfortunate, terrible-for-the-environment shit that I constantly feel guilty about. I see a lot of posts about how to be green when you travel, but the reality is, it’s not as easy as just not eating the meal. (Especially when it is your job) Because food waste is incredibly prevalent in the airline industry. It’s going to be thrown away, not given to those that are hungry. It’s not a matter of what is right- it’s just a matter of getting it done and getting ready for the next flight. The silverware you don’t use because you brought your own isn’t going to stop that unused plastic one from being thrown away either. And asking the flight attendant to fill your water bottle only means going through more water bottles on the flight. It’s not as easy as what all these other posts say. And I know not every flight attendant is going to be happy about me posting this (would you believe I get some criticism lol) but that’s because as long as you get the pretty photo and have a fun layover- hey, what does it matter what I leave behind? But as I continue to try and learn more, try and make more conscious decisions, and just overall try and leave less waste on this planet, I have to face my everyday reality: I either eat or be hungry for 8 hours and either drink out of plastic or drink out of the sink and probably die (jk I think). The whole point of this is: I was really bad today with my plastic fork, “salisbury steak” and set up that was made out of a GIANT CHUNK OF PLASTIC. And for that all I can say is that I’m sorry and I’ll try to be better. #falife

Haven’t posted a photo in awhile. I’ve been kinda bored with instagram, even after unfollowing many typical travel pages of girls that change into too many outfits on top of mountains. I’m even kind of bored of many sustainable pages. Mainly because I’m just broke and the thought of another new product made out of recycled this or that sounds great but, no, I don’t really need it. Anyway, I’m sitting in my car waiting to head to work after quite a few glorious days off with Kevin and Otto. I’ll just be here holding my bladder and thinking about the next time I get to be back home. Oh, and regenerative agriculture- I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately, too.

Going through all my Costa Rica photos and definitely wishing this was still my view right about now. #travel #ecoblogger #costarica P.S. i mended this swimsuit out of a cheap one I bought from an online store that didn’t fit me whatsoever. It’s a little funny looking but held up alright 🤷🏽‍♀️

ONE DOLLAR THRIFT! Houston thrift outlets are some of my absolute favorite places to shop sustainably and on a budget AND find some knock out items. I found most of my Costa Rica wardrobe at the Outlet which I wore as added layers in the chilly mountains, work out clothes during our many hikes, and general daily outfits for our “typical” meals of rice and beans and fried plantains 🤤Shopping second hand is a fantastic way of giving some love to items that would otherwise end up in the incinerator or a landfill. PLUS, it’s fun! Just be careful on 25 cent day- those people are vicious and use their carts as blocking devices (trust me from experience). Tips for shopping at the Outlet: 1) there aren’t dressing rooms so be extra careful picking out jeans or bottoms. 2) Don’t be afraid if it has a small rip or buttons missing- mending to fit your unique style is fun! 3) If you find a white shirt without any stains...get the shirt. They are so hard to come by! 4) Buy what you’ll love, not just cause it’s cheap (I’ve relearned this lesson many times) 5) I always enjoy listening to some good tunes while I browse the racks! 6) Take a reusable bag with you to carry it all out! 7) Wash as soon as possible and disinfect your hands asap, too! 8) Wear with confidence, you sustainable shopper, you! ✨p.s. I added some other photos of $1 outlet finds! #thrift #houston #thriftstorefinds #sustainablefashion

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