Loveknobbyknees
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Love Knobby Knees
http://loveknobbyknees.wordpress.com/
i’m a tree climber/ photographer/ kitchen cabinet painter (and everything else painter, too)/ children’s clothing designer/ high five giver/ kite flyer/ recycler/ mountain hiker/ hot glue gun user/ snow ball thrower/ long distance backpacker (and short distance, too)/ verbal trapeze artist. i can also touch my toes.
i recently started writing a blog in hopes of driving traffic to a non-profit fundraising endeavor i've taken on. i've pledged to raise $8,500 for an organization called Summit for Someone that supports outdoor adventure trips for underprivileged youth in order to build leadership and character skills. in exchange for reaching my goal, i will get to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, a dream of mine since i could find Africa on the map. however, since starting my blog, I've used it more to express inner feelings about suddenly losing my father in 2011, feelings I didn't know I was still holding on to, or needed to share, rather than my mountain trip. It's been one of the most healing tools i've found, and I didn't even know I needed it. I also occasionally post crafting projects, and will soon begin a farther outreach for my personal pledge goal for Summit for Someone. Having exposure on your site with such high traffic would be truly exceptional for me and my cause.My most note worthy post? "You're OK."
LATEST ARTICLES ( 51 )
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Thank You, 2014.
I don’t know how to start this. That’s the best thing I’ve come up with so far. I’ve written and re-written what I hoped to be a memorable introduction to... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mt. Kilimanjaro.
February 9th, 2014 i left my home of Colorado, U.S, on an airplane headed to Tanzania, Africa (by way of Houston, Istanbul). I had every intention of climbing... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 CREATIVITY, OUTDOORS, SELF EXPRESSION, TREK -
I’ve Got My Tiger.
I know what you’re all thinking: it’s about damn time.a few years back (and by a few years, I mean, five. holy moly I never thought I’d be old enough to... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Coming Home.
hello, old friend. it’s nice to see you again. I started writing publically almost exactly a year ago. the plan was to have a one stop shop for my adventure... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Turning Back.
for the first time that i can remember, i set out to climb a mountain but didn’t make it to the top.the Persied meteor shower passed by my neck of the woods las... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I’ve Learned.
yesterday I celebrated my 24th birthday.my alarm went off at 4:30am. I popped out of my the sleeping bag with a cloud of feathers. it’s actually my mother’s... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Face Painter.
in the last 48 hours i painted 29 butterfly masks, 13 unicorns, 21 tigers, seven spider webs, two football team logos (one college, one NFL, zero Broncos, WHAT? Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Go Pantless.
i started officially using the term a few months back when i decided it was a good mantra for a girl raising money for outdoor programs and climbing mountains. Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Pursuit of Happiness.
i feel like this term has been glamorized by Hollywood, probably around the time when Will Smith starred in a movie titled The Pursuit of Happiness. despite... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Solo Hiker.
there’s a trail near my house that goes straight up. it’s the perfect place for a girl like me to play. unfortunately i lack many friends who live nearby that... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chicago.
Posted on 28 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Spider Talk.
i just killed the largest spider that anyone on the planet has ever seen.now you may be thinking two things:1.) if it really was the largest spider on the... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Busy.
i hate the term “too busy.”for me, right now, “too busy” means i’m currently wearing contacts that should have been changed eight days ago. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Shave That Beard.
flannels, cut off jeans, and beards. big ones. bushy ones. store your sandwich for later/house a small family of birds/long enough to be french braided all at... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Dancer.
Posted on 24 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Big Things.
lately i’ve had big things on my mind.it started with new job negotiations conducted in my car. i’ve never felt more like a hooker except for that time when i... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Fe.
Posted on 13 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Equality for All.
i’ll keep my political opinions brief because i know you’d all much rather read about my budding office romances (not. happening. even. a little. bit. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
DIY: Daily Affirmation Cards.
MUSIC CHOICE: 90s hip hop pandora stationa daily affirmation jar is a place you go every morning to find one word that will inspire you throughout your day. Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Act Your Age.
it’s 9:30pm on a thursday. do you know where your child is? if you’re my mother, the answer is probably yes. she’s in bed. at 9:30pm. oh, and she’s 23 years... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION