I'm a Mommy Hiker! Hear Me Roar! (meow)

I am a mommy hiker. I’m also a wife, a daughter, a sister, a cat lady, a chef, an actor, a film producer, a writer and now, apparently I am a Blogger! Crazy.

I’m originally from New Orleans, (arguably) the best city in the world. 
before the band takes the stage at preservation hall in new orleans
Preservation Hall, New Orleans - Photo by Kerem Hanci
Growing up my mom exposed me to all kinds of things; music, food, culture and language, travel, but one thing she never introduced me to was the great outdoors. My mom has a saying: “‘roughing it’ is staying at a Travel Lodge instead of the Hilton.”

As luck would have it, I fell prey to a crazy stalker when I was 20, which quickly prompted me to pick up and move to Asheville, North Carolina and there began my love affair with Mother Nature. I started exploring, hiking, white water rafting, skiing, anything that got me into the Great Outdoors. It became my mode of renewal, solitude and kept me connected to myself and the beauty of the world around me.

Three years later, I could no longer suppress the deafening come-hither call of LALA Land, so I jumped in my car with my brother (from another mother) Joey and we headed west! We meandered across the country (since we had the time and the funds). We rode motorcycles in our hometown of New Orleans, we watched a tornado throw an RV off of the highway like a Raggedy Ann doll in Texas, we got lost hiking the Grand Canyon and reverently kissed the ground when we finally made it back to the top!
My brother Joey, Me & My husband Kerem (circa 1996)
Now, 18 years later, Los Angeles is home. I found my soul mate and we have spent the last almost 17 years camping, hiking and travelling the world. 20 months ago we created offspring (woohoo!) there are no words to describe how rewarding it has been introducing her to the awe-inspiring beauty and peaceful harmony Mother Nature has to offer.

These are our adventures. I hope you enjoy!!
mommy hiker with toddler
Kerem, Vivienne & Me - Photo by fellow Mommy Hiker Megan Flowers

12 comments:

  1. Look at you. I'm so proud. You're going to love this new adventure. xo

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  2. What what a lovely first blog. As much as I fought it, I kinda like having a blog. I think you're a natural!

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  3. Yay you! Awesome first post. I can't wait to read more. :O)

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  4. i'm so excited to follow along on your hiking adventures!

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    1. Awww Thank you Amy! Just 'followed' your blog, so right back at'cha!

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  5. Saw you on Bloggy Moms. Good luck with your new adventures as a blogger--and with all of your other exciting experiences in life! I'm at www.trashyblog.com. Check me out, and we can follow each other!

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    1. So glad you found your way over here! Will check out your blog! Happy Blogging! Skanky Whore ;) hehe

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  6. This is going to be great, looking forward to more of your adventures. I've always loved the outdoors but never been the hiking type, not sure why. Back in 1992, my best friend and I did a tour of the parks and canyons of Utah. We hit Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Zion, and a bunch of other places, it was so neat. It was dead of winter too! I remember hiking through Arches National Park thinking "wow this is so cool". Someday I'd like to get back there!

    Jes

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    1. So great to have you on the journey Jess! Hope I can inspire you to get back out and explore this incredible world :D

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