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Thursday Things 11.08.18

November 8, 2018 by Jenna

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It’s a little odd to come to this space and not write about a backpacking trip. The last few months were filled with adventures I will never forget. I was so lucky to be able to travel around and backpack in beautiful places with the one I love.

Now I just daydream about our adventures as I settle back into the real world. I recently started a new job – Project Management for a technology company. It’s not Supply Chain and it’s not a CPG company, so it’s a completely new world for me. I look forward to being challenged.

As the temperature continues to drop I find myself wanting to do all the crafts. I have a queue of cross stitch and crochet patterns lined up and can’t wait to complete them all. It’s dorky and cozy and I love it so much.

The picture above is from a hike Michael and I did yesterday afternoon. It was 12-mile loop in Centennial Cone Park. At 35 degrees it was quite chilly, but lovely evening nonetheless.

And here are some more lovely things:

  • How do you even decide what type of Thanksgiving pie to make? Right now I’m leaning towards a pumpkin cheesecake, but that may change.
  • Michael and I are loving these National Park candles from Good & Well Supply Co. Denali and Yellowstone are our favorites so far.
  • I wrote an article for The Trek about backpacking in Canyonlands National Park. If you haven’t been there, you need to go. It’ll blow your mind.
  • Oprah announced her annual favorite things. Anything look great to you?
  • I need to make this pizza.

Now I’m going to get back to my cross stitching.

Happy Thursday!

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