A Guide to Adventure

August is practically here, which for many means going off to college, taking kids back to school, and soon enough fall will be here. Swimming holes, trips to the beach and sun bathing will become a distant memory of an adventurous summer during the winter months. Before the summer is over, I challenge everyone to do at least one (preferably all) of things on this bucket list worthy list of things to do before the summer comes to an end!!  Go Camping! (DUH)  My summer has been filled with adventure because of a simple tent, a sleeping bag, and sleeping in the woods. Camping disconnects you from the stress of everyday life, and brings you closer to nature, which goes a long way in building a stronger mental and physical self. Put your dog on a leash, get your best friend to go with you, and enjoy a few days in a nearby state park, or for even more adventure go somewhere totally new and camp there! Just be sure to tell someone where you are going, and when to be expect...

If you have ever had a fight with your significant other or the two of you are going through a rough patch - let's face it we all go through those - and you want to find a unique way to work together, and get your relationship back on track, getting into nature is the best way to go. Derek and I have been together for the past three years, we have worked together in many different ways, we have put our relationship to the test, and even when we fight, there are things that bring us together, and allow forgiveness. From installing carpet/tile together for a year, fixing multiple car issues together, and now surviving the elements together. The common thread between all of this is that teamwork is crucial to the success of those tasks. I won't go into flooring installations or how to change multiple car parts because neither one of those are any fun, but I will tell you how camping, hiking, and being in nature saved our relationship. Every aspect of camping from packi...