Mariel Ortega
Ecologist Storyteller Adventurer
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LATEST STORIES
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An Uncertain Future: What is the thesis of my life?
How can I work towards something if in the end I’ll have changed my mind? But maybe the thesis doesn’t reveal itself until the very end. Or maybe the thesis only needs to be… She lived life. And she lived it fully.
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3 Reasons the live-action Little Mermaid Exceeded My Expectations (and 1 Reason it did not)
The new Little Mermaid is absolutely incredible. From Halle Bailey embodying the role perfectly to the new depth to the Eric-Ariel relationship, it was beautiful.
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Me Traveling in Groups vs Me Traveling Alone
Have you ever gone about your daily life and realize you act completely differently when you are in a group or alone? I’ve noticed a huge discrepancy in myself as a group vs solo traveler. Let’s take a look at some examples…
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Hiking to the Hollywood Sign
This past trip to LA, I hiked to the Hollywood sign. My inner ecologist revelled at the lizards and flowers and grasses and birds. My inner adventurer appreciated the steepness. And my inner human was awed by the view.
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Meeting My Favorite Author: Morgan Matson
This week I got to visit my favorite author Morgan Matson and get my copy of Since You’ve Been Gone signed!
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I Wear Too Many Metaphorical Hats and Not Enough Real Ones
What is the point? I’ve actually grown in subscribers to my surprise, so I’m asking you. What do you want to see from me? Which hat caught your attention? Or should I just write away until I somehow figure out what my angle is?
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