The Year of No Nonsense
Shonda Rimes (producer of shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal) has a great book called The Year of Yes, where she, as a former ‘no to everything’ type gal started to say yes–to events, to invitations and more. She basically started showing up to her own life, and everything changed for her. I know that feeling. I took some […]
Meredith: The Fat Shamer
Before I get into the visit I took into Crazy Town yesterday, I have to mention this. I don’t know if I wrote about the awesome fact that I killed 20 mile training run last week. TWENTY MILES, people. And yes, I am TOTALLY bragging about it OPENLY because if y’all know me… this is a huge […]
2.2 Million Words
Happy Birthday to This. Happy Birthday to This. Happy Birthday to Thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis. Happy Birthday to This. This what? Oh, this blog! On August 26, 2010, I wrote a blog post that said this: I have decided to become a triathlete. Fast forward… it’s been almost seven years. Wowzers. That’s a long time to do anything, […]
What is YOUR Art?
What is YOUR art? Do you know what it is… but you aren’t doing it? Do you know what your art is, but are afraid to share it? Back in 2011, I took a trip to San Diego where I spent some time with my favorite ladies, including Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Giving by Design […]
I Ran.
Today, I ran a little. Run drills under coach’s supervision. Plus one mile of run/walk, with the final three run intervals at a 6.5 on the mill. It was good. It made me happy. I don’t think I am scared (well, about this anyway) anymore. 🙂 Oh, and my hour of strength included: burpees (ack!!!! what in […]
Why My Trail Running “Career” is Over
So I post this as a little bit of a joke. Because I have no trail running career. And, in fact, the most trail running I do is only flat, packed ground and I NEVER really venture anywhere with rocks or roots or sticks. Why? Because I am a bona fide klutz. I am a […]
Can’t Bullsh*t a Bullsh*tter.
This morning, I woke up and wandered down the hall to the Swim Bike Boy’s room, where he was sitting in the dark, playing on the iPad. “You need to get dressed for school,” I said. I flipped on the light. He put down the iPad, and proceeded to literally writhe in the bed, saying, “But […]
Sometimes You’re a Princess…
The giveaway in this post is sponsored content. … And sometimes you’re a Viking Warrior Princess. Wha??? Last week the Expert and I managed a one-night getaway to the mountains of North Georgia. I booked a massage and was feeling long overdue for some relaxation. The tiniest, sweetest little lady came out into the spa and […]
Aliens, Running and An Alien Angel
So I ran a half marathon on Saturday night. Correction. The half marathon ran me. In my fourth stand alone half mary, the Roswell GA Alien 13.1 Half… a nightime half marathon… I not only had my slowest half marathon time… but also, the absolutely most painful run of my life. Also, in four half Ironmans… this […]