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September 30, 2015 By Sharon Wilhelm 2 Comments

mommyrunsit

It's going to be a beautiful spring. 🌸 #myjapan

It's going to be a beautiful spring. 🌸 #myjapan

"In the end, she became more than what she expecte

"In the end, she became more than what she expected. She became the journey, and like all journeys, she did not end, she just simply changed directions and kept going." ~ @rmdrk

I've been getting pretty into hiking in the mounta

Happy New Year! It's already 2021 on the other sid

Happy New Year! It's already 2021 on the other side of the world. Wishing each of you a year filled with more joy and fewer challenges. Much love to you 💕

We hiked Mount Takao today. The summit is 599 mete

We hiked Mount Takao today. The summit is 599 meters (almost 2000 feet). It was challenging but the view was beautiful and the noodles at the top were yummy. I think this is the toughest physical activity I've done since my spinal fusion in May 2016. I'm proud of myself! (And of @travelformortals, who is barely one year post major knee surgery.)

Beaches + mountains? Yes, please! 💕 #myjapan

Beaches + mountains? Yes, please! 💕 #myjapan

#throwBACKthursday 🔩 What scars? 🤪 New post

#throwBACKthursday 🔩 What scars? 🤪 New post up on mommyrunsit.com with an update about my life at 4.5 years post-#spinalfusion. I hope you're doing well! I'll do my best do respond to everyone's messages soon. 💖

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thezamamama

Pro Tip: Your teenager will find your rendition of

Pro Tip: Your teenager will find your rendition of "The Climb" neither inspirational nor amusing during a 4-hour mountain hike.

Spent a couple of hours on Jogashima Island this w

Spent a couple of hours on Jogashima Island this weekend. Check out @travelformortals for more photos from the day 💙 #toolazy

I hope your 2021 has gotten off to a great start!

I hope your 2021 has gotten off to a great start! @travelformortals & I spent New Years day on Jogashima Island. (The girls had enough hiking & climbing earlier in the week - more on that in future posts - so that sat this one out.) We had a beautiful view of Sagami Bay, did some rock climbing, and even found time for a little beachcombing. 🙌
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Jogashima is known for its tuna, but we're not allowed to eat out, and the only take out we found was squid on a stick (no thank you). So we grabbed lunch at Family Mart, one of the convenience stores you can find on literally every corner. On the drive home, we stopped to explore Miura Beach, which is another great spot - one we'll definitely return to! It's where I found the starfish, which seems like a good omen for 2021.

We've done something new nearly every day this win

We've done something new nearly every day this winter break! I've fallen behind in my posting, so I'm backtracking a bit here. In Japan, winter "illuminations" are a big deal. We checked one out the other night, and it was awesome.

Hiked Mount Takao yesterday. We accidentally took

Hiked Mount Takao yesterday. We accidentally took a more difficult trail than we'd planned and had to turn back before we reached the summit, but we're planning to go back and try again ASAP.

This is my favorite Christmas gift: handmade by @a

This is my favorite Christmas gift: handmade by @ameliaslovelylife with sea glass & pottery she found in Uraga. ❤ We had a quiet day at home. It was very different from the big holiday dinners we've hosted at our home for most of the last 10 Christmases, but it was a happy one. Vic cooked an amazing dinner, and we topped it off with a cake from a local bakery. I hope you had a wonderful day! 🎄

Odawara Castle was originally built in the 15th ce

Odawara Castle was originally built in the 15th century and was home to the Hojo clan, a samurai family that ruled for about a century. It was a nice day trip and a cool history lesson, plus there's a panoramic view of Sagami Bay from the castle tower and the beach is just a short walk or drive.

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