Our Carpe Diem

Seize the day! Make mistakes, get messy!

Category: Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem literary means to “Seize the Day”. Live each day to its fullest, adventures await. Every day is special! Life is too short not to enjoy every single moment. Celebrate life, the universe and everything!

Birding

Who knows better how to carpe diem than our friends the birds? To quote Matthew from the bible

Look at the birds in the sky! They don’t plant or harvest. They don’t even store grain in barns. Yet your Father in heaven takes care of them.

Go check out our birding fun. So many people have started birding during this pandemic, because it is great for social distancing.

Snorkeling

No need to explain why snorkeling is great for social distancing also. Since I hate snow, it totally is my favorite winter sport. I have written about snorkeling in Sian Ka’an, Mexico and on Oahu. Carpe Diem!

  • Be On Top Of The World! Hike Diamond Head.

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    Top Tips for hiking Diamond Head Hawaii, both with and without MS. How long does it take? How hard is the hike? What is the best time to visit Diamond Head State Monument? Is the trail ADA accessible?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Twelve top tips for Hiking Diamond Head Hawaii, the most popular #hike on Oahu, Hawai’i. It has a spectacular panoramic view from the top. This hike is not too hard if you are in shape, but it is a lot harder if you are out of shape or live with MS. How long does it take? Can you do it as a spoonie or have multiple sclerosis. Read now! #OurCarpeDiem #travel #Hawaii #MultipleSclerosis #traveltips #hiking #DiamondHead #spoonie

  • The Ultimate Green Gift Giving Guide: Reusables

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    Top 5 Eco Friendly Gifts: Reusables Since we all want to preserve our planet, here are the best reusable eco friendly gifts for any occasion. Christmas, birthdays, Hanukkah, and “just because”. Some are perfect for stocking stuffers. Gift ideas | Ecofriendly | Skip the straw | No plastic | Save the Earth | Keep our…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Top 5 Eco Friendly Gifts: Reusables How can we preserve our planet? The best reusable eco friendly gifts for any occasion. Valentine’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, Hanukkah, and "just because". Stocking stuffers. Gift ideas | Ecofriendly | Skip the straw | No plastic | Save the Earth | Keep our oceans clean | For her, for him, for anyone | Green gift giving for women, men, teens and kids. #OurCarpeDiem #GiftGuide #EcoFriendly #GreenGifts #reusables #affiliate

  • Surfing with MS, Don’t Be Afraid of a Challenge!

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    Can you still surf after you get diagnosed with MS? A longtime MS warrior tries surfing with MS at Waikiki beach, shortly after her initial diagnosis. Come join her in her journey!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Surfing with MS: Don’t Be Afraid of a Challenge Can you still surf after you get diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)? An MS warrior shares her story of learning to surf in Waikiki, Oahu Hawaii with Dave’s Big Wave Surf Co. Even if you aren’t a spoonie, find out what to expect during your first surfing lesson. #TravelTips #Honolulu #MSstrong #OurCarpeDiem #MSwarrior

  • I Got Featured in Momentum, an MS Magazine!

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    I got featured in Momentum Magazine, linking to my blog! Meet Karen Lanzetta, an MS-warrior, bird nerd and travel writer. Carpe Diem!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Egret, go birding and be safe. Read Momentum magazine

  • Covid-19 Antibodies Testing: Our Experience

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    Covid-19 antibodies testing. An MS-warrior shares their experience with the Covid-19 antibodies test and the test for the active corona-virus. What will their result be? What does it mean for her social distancing?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Covid-19 Antibodies Testing An #MSwarrior shares their experience with the Covid-19 antibodies test and the test for the active corona-virus. What will their result be? What does it mean for her social distancing? #Covid19 #pandemic #Covid19Antibodies #OurCarpeDiem #MSstrong #multiplesclerosis

  • Bubonic Biscuits: Don’t Miss Out on a Corona Sourdough Starter

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    Stay home and start a Covid19 sourdough starter! During this 2020 pandemic, a lot of people find themselves at home, needing to feed more people than usual. That is where sourdough comes in. No yeast needed, but instead use the ancient power of yeast and lactobacilli. Our #Stayhome story interspersed with bird pictures and good…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Covid19 Sourdough: Pandemic Pancakes Stay home and start a Covid19 sourdough starter! During this 2020 pandemic, a lot of people find themselves at home, needing to feed more people than usual. That is where sourdough comes in. No yeast needed, but instead use the ancient power of yeast and lactobacilli. Our #Stayhome story interspersed with bird pictures and good food! #baking #sourdough #Covid19 #coronavirus #OurCarpeDiem

  • LoveYourBrain Yoga for MS

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    LoveYourBrain Yoga for MS An exciting new pilot study on using LoveYourBrain yoga for Multiple Sclerosis | MS. Find out more about this study and how a snowboarding accident led to free yoga and meditation classes for Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI survivors. Watch the Crash Reel documentary about Kevin Pearce and find out how…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    LoveYourBrain Yoga for MS An exciting new pilot study on using #LoveYourBrain #yoga for #MultipleSclerosis | #MS. Find out more about this study and how a snowboarding accident led to #free yoga and meditation classes for #TraumaticBrainInjury | #TBI survivors. Watch the #CrashReel documentary about #KevinPearce and find out how it all started. #MSresearch #MS-warrior #MSAwareness #OurCarpeDiem

  • How to Stop Buying Stuff

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    Are you overwhelmed with Stuff? Do you want to declutter, but it just isn’t working? Read how you can Stop Buying Stuff and live a happpier life!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Stop Buying Stuff Are you overwhelmed with Stuff? Do you want to declutter, but it just isn't working? Are you spending way too much money on the latest gadget? Read how you can Stop Buying Stuff and live a happier life! You will have more time for experiences and friends. You will have more money to travel. Start now! Carpe Diem. #minimalism #YearWithoutShopping #OurCarpeDiem #savemoney #declutter #CarpeDiem

  • My MS Challenge Got Featured!

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    Find the adventure and challenges in your life. I am living with multiple sclerosis and my MS challenge got featured on an award winning web site. There are many activities you can do even with Multiple Sclerosis . Live your life with MS as an adventure, challenge yourself in small and big ways. Click and…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Life Is Either A Daring Adventure Or Nothing At All. - Helen Keller Find the adventure and challenges in your life. I am living with multiple sclerosis and my MS challenge got featured on an award winning web site. There are many activities you can do with #MultipleSclerosis . Live your life with MS as an adventure, challenge yourself in small and big ways. Click and read for inspiration. #MSawareness #MSwarrior #MSstrong #challenge #inspiration #quotes

  • The Sunshine Blogger Award

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    I am excited about winning my very first Sunshine Blogger Award for this blog! Dorothyadele from The Places She Goes nominated me for this prestigious and positive energy award. She really liked my post about The Surprising #1 Predator of Crocodiles. The Sunshine Blogger Award Thank you, Dorothyadele! Dorothyadele has helped me a lot growing…

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    Karen Lanzetta
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