Roxanne Lavin

It’s crazy to think how we’re only ever one decision away from completely changing our life. It’s a scary and exciting thought! But at the very least, it’ll make for some great stories!

I’m incredibly grateful for the people in my life, their love and support and the opportunities that have come my way… Carpe diem 🫶🏽💫

Do you ever visit a place and imagine yourself living there?! I do it all the time! I think about being able to ride my bike everywhere , going for a run with my dogs, boating out on the water, Sunday breakfast spots…it’s so fun to imagine!

Seeing the country with nonstop flights, has really opened my eyes to so many places I never really though about! Flying into Grand Rapids, we road tripped all the way up to the U.P (upper peninsula)! It was breathtaking!

Our first stop was Traverse City to hike Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and dip our feet in Lake Michigan. From there, we went up to Mackinac Island, took the ferry and road bikes all over, it was gorgeous and the cutest little island! We continued northwest to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, kayaked in Lake Superior and hiked to Chapel Falls with a quick stop at Kitch-Iti-kipi natural spring. We ended the trip driving the tree lined roads of Thornapple River to find some old covered bridges. I really loved this part of Michigan!
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I’d never would have thought I’d do so much kayaking, in my life. But I’m always amazed at the beauty these rivers hold and the Buffalo River is no exception. And kayaking is the best way to experience it! It’s one of the longest undammed rivers west of the Mississippi and was one of the highlights on our trip to Arkansas.

flys nonstop into Bentonville and was just a few hours drive south. But there’s plenty of beautiful stops along the way and lots of waterfalls too!
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Soaking it all in 🌲
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Dreaming of a world where animals roam free, forests thrive, oceans and rivers are clean, and kids can be kids again. A place where greed, hate, ignorance and sickness can’t destroy it 💚✌🏼🌎🌿
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Familia 💛

Running is hard and I did not want to run today. Tired, sore, on my period, 20miles seemed impossible. When my 3am alarm went off, I dragged my ass out of bed, drove to the trailhead only to realize, I forgot all my snacks. Dammit!! I almost got back in the truck and drove home, saying that maybe it was a “sign” that I should take the day off. But that’s just bu****it people use as an excuse, because I was about to do the same. Instead, I grabbed my credit card, rerouted my run to hit a little market just off the trail and started my run. It was so hard but I made it through. It’s not just about building physical strength, it’s about building mental toughness too. Pushing past what you feel capable of that day and setting the bar for yourself just a little bit higher. 20miles isn’t the most I’ve ran but, it’s the most not feeling “my best”. It was a slow, grueling run but i didn’t quit and that’s good enough for me. My only competition is myself and trying to get stronger everyday.
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I love lists! Grocery lists, packing lists, to do lists, but my favorite is a Bucket List! I love adding to it and get so happy when I cross things off it!

It can be travel, different goals, random experiences, challenges, anything you want to accomplish. It’s fun creating a life I want to someday look back on, exhausted and worn out!

What are some things on your bucket lists?!
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She is my first true love. I was just an 18yr old kid trying to raise a kid but she raised me too. She’s my best very friend with a heart of gold. Happy 23rd baby, proud of you ❤️

I turned 39 this week and am so very thankful for my family, friends and the amazing group of women in my life, who made me feel so special. I ended the week with a challenging hike to Charleston Peak. This picture was taken by my friend because I was the sickest I’d ever been and couldn’t do anything more than put one foot in front of the other. I did manage to make it to the top, it just took a lot longer lol! Sometimes it really is all about your mindset. Im looking forward to climbing the next mountain ✈️🌍 📷: