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Category: Inspiration

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Shotover Canyon Swing Experience in New Zealand

On April 28, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Bucket List, Inspiration, International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Solo Travel, Thrill Seeking, Travel9 Comments

Read all about my experience doing The Fox freefall zipline and the Canyon Swing in Queenstown, New Zealand.

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Definition of Zeal and What It Means to Live With Zeal

On March 16, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Faith, Inspiration4 Comments

Read both the dictionary definition and my personal definition of the word "zeal," and why I choose to live with zeal.

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What Does It Mean to Be Prudent — and Can Prudence and Fearlessness Coexist?

On February 19, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Faith, Inspiration, Solo Travel, Thrill Seeking, TravelLeave a comment

Can you be fearless and act with knowledge at the same time? Yes, I believe you can.

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How to Stop Living for Your Next Vacation

On February 6, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Faith, Inspiration, TravelLeave a comment

It's easy to get excited about a trip and want to skip to the good part. But we still have to live all the days in between.

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When God Exceeds Our Expectations

On January 5, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Bucket List, Faith, Inspiration, International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Solo Travel, Travel1 Comment

A lookback on how God exceeded my expectations and did exceedingly abundantly more than I imagined in one year.

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6 Best Reasons to Visit Chicago

On November 7, 2018February 27, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Family, Inspiration, Reviews + Recaps, Travel, Travel Tips, U.S. Travel2 Comments

I have loved Chicago since I was a little girl. Read my favorite things about Chicago.

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Best Adventures if You Love Heights

On August 10, 2018October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Bucket List, Inspiration, Reviews + Recaps, Thrill Seeking, Travel, Travel TipsLeave a comment

Are you afraid of heights and looking to challenge that fear? Or do you love heights? Either way, this list is for you.

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Don’t Do It for the Gram

On June 19, 2018February 27, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Bucket List, Inspiration, Travel1 Comment

Do you feel pressure to capture Instagrammable moments to share on social media? This blog is for you.

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Best Bungee Jumping in Switzerland: My Experience

On June 4, 2018October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Bucket List, Inspiration, International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Solo Travel, Thrill Seeking, Travel18 Comments

I found the most unusual place to bungee jump. Read about my experience.

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How Eating Disorder Recovery Changed My Life

On April 26, 2018October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Faith, Inspiration11 Comments

After struggling with an eating disorder for over 10 years, I found myself again.

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