Shannon Perrine

The Wave Makers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
95 THIS WEEK
191 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

92

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

240

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

45

minutes

spent outdoors

Shannon's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Visit the Coast

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

Multiple Transportation Solutions

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

plastic reduction

I will figure out how to make my favorite coffee shop drink at home and find a reusable container to drink it out of. This will save me money and reduce my plastic use, as well as reduce my carbon emissions from my car, because I do not drive to purchase a drink every morning.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Shannon Perrine 10/31/2025 2:40 PM
I saw bioluminescence in the water at Fort Ord beach. We also picked up a few pieces of trash we saw, including two cigarette butts, a beer can, and an empty plastic bottle. `

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Shannon Perrine 10/30/2025 4:15 PM
Today I ate my breakfast undistracted and focused on eating slowly, and enjoying my food. I have realized over the course of this challenge that when I eat mindfully, I consume less food because I am more in touch with my body. This leads to better digestion and less risk of overeating.

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Shannon Perrine 10/14/2025 6:28 PM
I rode my bike to Trader Joe's Monday morning to get yogurt for breakfast, and then after making it, I rode to the beach to eat said yogurt bowl.

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Shannon Perrine 10/14/2025 6:25 PM
My breakfast at the beach. Note: all reusable containers!
Also pictured: my homemade drink in a repurposed mason jar.

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Shannon Perrine 10/14/2025 6:23 PM
So far, I am enjoying eating mindfully. It was difficult to keep myself from inadvertently reaching for my phone in the beginning, so I decided to leave it plugged in in my bedroom while I eat, and this has helped tremendously. Sometimes I find other ways to occupy my mind when I am eating. I actually packed a brunch yesterday and rode my bike to the beach to eat. I practiced mindful eating and was not distracted by my phone, and simply enjoyed my food and the world around me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Shannon Perrine 10/06/2025 12:29 PM
Being on my bike does allow for a better connection to my environment. Instead of being sheltered inside a car, I can feel the climate on my skin and am able to breathe fresh air. I find I enjoy my commute more when I ride my bike; not only does the physical exercise get endorphins flowing, but it also allows me to focus more on the world I am in, rather than being focused on driving and the other vehicles I am sharing the road with.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Shannon Perrine 10/06/2025 12:16 PM
Today was the first day I sat down to breakfast without my phone or computer as entertainment. I ate eggs and toast with avocado and parmesan cheese, and sat in the living room by the window in the sunlight. It was very peaceful, and a good reminder to slow down and take time to focus on the present.

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