{"id":2,"date":"2026-01-21T18:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:59:23","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I\u2019m Reynhardt, but please call me Rey \u2014 a Pisces with a curious spirit and a heart rooted in Buddhism. This blog is my space to share the things that matter most to me: my ongoing fitness journey, the trails I love to run on weekends, and the trips and adventures I take with my husband and daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m an unapologetic animal lover, especially dogs \u2014 we share our home with four of them, each bringing their own joy and chaos to our lives. 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