Having a disability can result in SO much physical waste. Every day I discard alcohol swabs, insulin pens, plastic casing around needles, and packaging from my pump and glucose monitor into the landfill. As much as I would love to … Continue reading Minimal Waste and Medical Supplies
“Never let your disability or injury hinder your experiences!” A quick update: I broke both my tibia and fibula in the middle of May which lead to surgery with some plates and spoons, I mean screws! At the time … Continue reading Camping with Crutches
(YAY ROCKS!) Let’s bring back the vibe of Type One Geologist and Veggies, Volcanoes and Vials of insulin as I embark on a month long adventure as a vegan geo-nerd thriving with type one diabetes!! This May Term (a … Continue reading Geology of Lake Superior Field Camp
This current winter I am supporting Elsewhere Farms in Herbster, WI by purchasing a winter greens CSA share. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. This share is all paid upfront directly to the farmer so that he,she,they can provide … Continue reading Support Your Local Type 1 Farmer
To compliment my last writing piece on the benefits of being and traveling alone, here are some words on traveling as a pair. **** Recently, I took a road-trip with my significant other from Upper Wisconsin to Superior, Colorado (just … Continue reading Colorado for 2 please
This past year, 2018, has brought bountiful travel, change and love. I made some of the biggest decisions of my life which brought me to some of my loneliest moments. However, I have never been happier or more alive. I … Continue reading An Ode to 2018: Growth from Time Alone
The past two weekends I have had the pleasure of camping with people very close to my heart- my significant other and my roommate/best friend. For both of these excursions, I only packed one outfit and my camping gear, but … Continue reading Why I Camp: Benefits of embodying the Dirtbag Lifestyle
I am currently a college junior; vegan for 1.5 years and vegetarian for 2.5. Prior to university life, I was a chicken nugget loving gal scared of colorful food. Obviously a lot changed in my first year at college … Continue reading What I eat in a day: Easy VEGAN meals
When I was a young Amanda, I used to cry out for my mom when I felt a low blood sugar in the middle of the night. Many a time, my lows were extreme, as low as 30 mg / … Continue reading Low and Lonely
Arizona is the homiest place on earth. She has provided me the sight of stars and mountains and rock features and volcanoes; the smell of dry heat and cool wind; the feel of comfort and adventure; the taste of natural … Continue reading Solo in the Grand Canyon w/ T1D
