Journal

Notes from the water’s edge.

Quiet mornings, unexpected wildlife, and little moments worth remembering.

sandra salas sandra salas

Why I Go Outside

I've always loved being outside.

Some of my earliest memories are of picking flowers and listening for frogs when I was just a tiny thing. I also remember going on nature walks with my grandma. We'd wander without any real destination, just enjoying whatever we found along the way. I don't remember feeling rushed. We simply noticed things—wildflowers, butterflies, birds, frogs, and whatever else happened to cross our path.

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