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• Looking Back: February

  

  This month felt shorter than normal! Ha. That was a joke... Really though, February did go by fast, but that is what happens when you are working on the weekday... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 TRAVEL

• Jed Smith 50k

  In 2014, I ran my first Jed Smith. This is what I had to say about it: I don't know that I would do this race again. I am not a huge fan of the multi loop... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: January

  Well here we are, starting another month again. I know February is going to fly by, since it's a leap year this year! January was also quite quick, even though ... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2016 TRAVEL

• What I Learned: Getting Financing

  Last year was very hectic for me. The reason for this is that in addition to working and running a few races, I was in the market for a home. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Be It Ever So Humble: The Ten Cent Tour

  

  I have had several requests from people to give everyone a tour of my "new" house.  I have to admit, I have been putting it together little by little and it's... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Take the Money and Run

  

  It's that time of year again! Money pie time! This year was fun because a coworker loved that I did this last year and decided to join in the fun. Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Look Ahead: Goals 2016

  Last year I did not post my goals because I tend to be a private person and a lot of my goals I don't feel that I really want to put out there, even though I... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: December

  December was packed full of fun and family and food! I am sad to see it go, while at the same time am looking forward to starting a new year full of fresh new... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Best of 2015: Running

  

  Ten years ago, in 2006 (*whoa! ten years!), I said to myself, "self, you need to get your butt in gear" and I signed up for the Bridge to Bridge Race in San... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Look Back: Goals 2015

  I just realized that I never did a goals post for 2015. However, that does not mean I did not have them. So, retroactively, I am going to do a quick rundown of... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Best of 2015: Books

  Goodreads has the following ratings: 1 star = did not like it, 2 stars = it was okay, 3 stars = liked it, 4 stars = really liked it, 5 stars = it was amazing.... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 TRAVEL

• Ho Ho Holiday!

  

  I hope that everyone is having a wonderful week! Today after I get off work, I will drive up to the (snowy!) mountains where my parents live, where I will don... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2015 TRAVEL

• Best of 2015: Travel

  

  It's my favorite time of year again! It's time for the Best of 2015! First, I am going to start with one of my favorites, in fact you may even call it the best... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2015 TRAVEL

• A Bit of Color

  In my industry, when we are looking for information, we ask for "color", as in, "can I get some color on that sale at Nordstrom?" And the person would say, "it'... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2015 TRAVEL

• A Need to Buck Up

  This year has been a strange one for me. I would say I have been "busy" but I don't know if I have been any busier than I was last year, or the year before that. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2015 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: November

  November was one of those months where you feel kind of relaxed and you think you have plenty of time until Christmas and then all of a sudden, you get a slap i... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2015 TRAVEL

• Be It Ever So Humble: Closet Makeover

  

  It was very common back in the day for houses to not have closets. Don't quote me on this, but my understanding is that it had something to do with getting taxe... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2015 TRAVEL

• Be It Ever So Humble: Getting Robbed

  Don't freak out; this post is NOT about what you think it is. I decided that I would post from time to time about the joys of being a homeowner. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: October

  Another October is in the books! Finally, a month with a good mix of friends, family, work, running and getting things knocked off my To Do List (which is no... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2015 TRAVEL

• Dick Collins 50M

  Wow! It's been a long time since I have done a race recap. In 2013, Dick Collins was my first 50 mile trail race. I had no idea how to pace myself. I just said... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 TRAVEL