During the summer of 2011, I created this casual blog in attempt to boost my creativity and fill up lots of leisure time, covering random topics like crafts/DIY, food, fashion...nothing incredibly interesting. After very little posts and five years later, I decided to relaunched this as the "OUT ABOUT." It's my intention to have an added focus on travels, outdoor trips, reviews, as well as what some may call unnecessary, sentimental insights in personal growth through school, climbing and beyond.

I personally feel there is hardly enough content and reviews on how a *petite* woman fits into this harness or that pair of hiking pants or how she felt on such climbing route or afterwards. I thought, why don't I give it a go?! Admittedly, I'm a total noob; a regular ol' Jane who is just trying--and I think that's why I feel pushed to create this. We need more features and words from the average woman doing "not-so-typical" things; we all need more insight from different kinds of women who are giving it their all--so as not to perpetuate this idea that a strong woman can only be one way.

Beyond that, I am a firm believer in the versatility of a woman's strengths and interests. Any woman Anyone can be both "outdoorsy" and "feminine." One can love skin care routines, science and cosmetics as much as they're into video games, sports or camping gear. This should be a no-brainer, right? Unfortunately, I've found there are still many who fail to appreciate this concept, even to the point of women putting one another down.

Welp, I'm all for breaking down some gender/racial/class/cultural stereotypes. Through this blog, I hope to promote a more open-minded & positive way of thinking by showcasing the range of passions my peers (women & men) and I possess.

I hope you enjoy reading about all my endeavors, big & small, as I venture out & about.

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