Have you ever heard the term Black Dog Syndrome or BBD? Black dog syndrome or big black dog syndrome is a disputed phenomenon in which black dogs are passed over for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals. Animal shelters often use the term BBD, or big black dog, to describe the type of larger dark-colored
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Exercise needs to be fun so it doesn’t feel like you are “working” out. You will naturally want to do it again. For Xena, it’s playing fetch. As for me, it’s trail running. What is yours? XoXo ♥
I didn’t look for them but after I started blogging about my little outdoor adventures, I kept running in to heart-shaped rocks and stones in my paths. The first one was on the Jesusita trail in Santa Barbara. How can I forget. I was heartbroken during that time so I saw it as a sign from
Mesa Peak Trail is also known as Mesa Peak Motorway. From Pacific Coast Highway, take Corral Canyon Road. Stay on Corral Canyon Road for about 5 miles or so. It eventually changes to Castro Peak Motorway and leads you into Malibu Creek State Park. There is a sign letting you know that you are now entering into the state
What do you do if you are ready for the fall but the temperature is still in mid 80s in middle of September? You live through others who has that! :) I’ve been enjoying the fall through other hikers located in cooler regions all over the world by following their lovely blogs and Instagram posts. They
I’ve noticed that the day is getting shorter. But the heat is still here. So is humidity. Southern California is known for its dry heat. It’s a desert. So what is up with humidity?? Even though I am originally from the East Coast, my body already forgot what humidity feels like after living in SoCal for






