Author: Caroline

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August 21st, 2019

Soaking in the last few days of summer. Sometimes we do enjoy going to the beach! ⁣⁣This summer has been a little different for me as my goal has been rehabbing my knee, not training for an ultramarathon, ultra bike ride, or progressing as an alpine climber. While there are times I feel tings of jealousy seeing other people accomplish their goals, it’s been nice to have a little break from structured, outdoor training. ⁣⁣With this injury, I’ve been focused on gratitude for everything I do have and maintaining a really positive attitude. I won’t lie, I’ve had to “mute” a few of my friends on Instagram so I don’t feel too much FOMO. Right now, that’s part of taking care of myself. And it doesn’t diminish how much I love those people or appreciate what they do. ⁣⁣This summer has been good reminder that there is beauty in every moment outside, and to soak it all in! @keen #keenambassador ⁣⁣Photo: Scottish sunset vibes captured by @rob.lea ⁣⁣

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August 19th, 2019

“Close your eyes and visualize someone you love so much or a moment where you felt the most joy.”⁣⁣@kpspeaks_ led us in an exercise where we were asked to do just that in my public speaking class last week. When I closed my eyes, I saw my partner, @rob.lea, on our wedding day. I saw my friends and family all around me.⁣⁣A few days later, I got our wedding video trailer back from @whitelocketfilms. And it was everything I saw in that moment of visualization. I’m so excited to share a little slice of our wedding day with you. May it serve as a reminder to continue to celebrate love every day. ⁣⁣#carolineandrob2019

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August 16th, 2019

I’m delighted that our wedding was featured in the @nytimes vows section! Thanks to my sister @jendemonte for giving them the suggestion. They are going to write a correction this Sunday to make it known that “he said yes.”⁣⁣#carolineandrob2019 ⁣⁣Online article via link below or in profile:⁣https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/fashion/weddings/theyd-climb-the-highest-mountain-but-not-necessarily-for-each-other.html⁣

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August 14th, 2019

PWD: post-wedding depression. As my friends and family leave, and the flowers from my bouquet start to dry, I find myself feeling one of the biggest letdowns of my life. I start crying whenever I look at the ring box or other details from the wedding. It seems so weird to be struck with this sadness after such an unbelievably happy life event. I’m delighted about my marriage and my future with @rob.lea, but the stressful lead up to the wedding- and all the events this year- has taken me on some of the highest highs and lowest lows. I poured my heart and soul into planning my wedding. And it was everything I dreamed of and more. ⁣⁣Depression after big life events isn’t something we normally talk about. I want to continue to break the stigma of discussing mental health issues by sharing my own struggles with bouts of depression. I’m learning to navigate these ups and downs with exercise, self-compassion, acceptance and by staying busy. I give myself space to cry. And while talking about it, I’ve learned that so many other people have dealt with the same thing, and that makes me feel a little better. Thanks to those who love all parts of me- the happy Carolina and the sad one and everything in between. #carolineandrob2019Photo: @erinorthcutt

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August 12th, 2019

08.10.19 – we got married! ⁣⁣When a historic landslide covered Little Cottonwood Canyon road on Thursday night, it threatened to shut our wedding down. I realized everything in the last year had prepared me for this. Of course, I had a moment of grieving for the possible loss of 8 months of planning, but I quickly remembered that our wedding wasn't about where we got married. For us, it was about the people and an opportunity to share our love with our large family and friend group. I realized it wouldn't matter if we moved the wedding to the backyard or if some details fell apart. I knew that the adversity would bring us together, and that the universe would still provide for the wedding of my dreams. ⁣⁣With everything else we had going on this year, a fully torn ACL weeks before Everest/Chomolungma, a summit of the highest peak in the world during a short weather window, a major knee surgery, Rob's English Channel crossing and upcoming ride across America, it seemed crazy to add a wedding. But we couldn't wait any longer to marry each other. In the end, the canyon road reopened in time for our friends and family to make it to the summit of Hidden Peak for an unforgettable celebration at 11,000'. It was everything I could have dreamed of and more. I loved every second of the wedding weekend. Smiles and laughs and hugs so big, you never wanted them to end. I will forever relish the outpouring of love, the support of our community and the bonds of our family. I am so happy to gain the most wonderful in-laws and to be part of the Lea family. We're so excited to go forward as Mr and Mrs., husband and wife. ⁣⁣When people ask us what's next, we say marriage will be our greatest adventure yet. It will challenge us, and take grit, resilience and consistent nurturing. I'm confident we are up for the challenge. ⁣ ⁣Photo: My grandma smiling at us through the moon captured by @erin.northcutt #carolineandrob2019

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