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• Active Vacation

  

  Next week, I will be in Oregon, spending some time at a friend's house near Bend. I am really looking forward to this, as it will not only be spent with... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Living and Learning

  As you know, I have an interesting relationship situation. Let me quickly remind you, in case you forgot. Boy from MA. Girl from CA. Meet while working... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Food Firsts (4)

  

  On Sunday, Mr. Lovely and I had pizza. I made the dough (my first attempt) and it didn't even suck! The recipe was adapted from here. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tuesday Training (2)

  

  Well, it's time for my monthly training post. The post about training week 1-4 can be found here. For those of you who get bored by these training posts, feel... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 HEALTH, OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Last Week (3)

  

  Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. I had a good one, and also last week was pretty eventful as well! I went to the Dollar Store. Yes, I... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 DIARIES, TRAVEL

• My Bucket is Half Full

  

  It's funny, if you asked me what was on my fitness bucket list a year ago, my main one would have been: To run a marathon. Period. A marathon. It seemed like... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Bay Area Ridge Trail

  

  Recently, I found out about a gem in my own back yard. Literally, it's about 3 miles from my house (in Oakland). In my book, that is walking distance (in case... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Getaway For a Day

  

  I travel a lot. I live out of hotels for anywhere between 150 - 350 days a year, mostly for work. I would like to say that all hotels are equal, but that is... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Currently: June

  

  Current Book - The Night Circus -- Erin Morgenstern (so far, I am LOVING it) Current Celebrity Crush - Ibrahim Afellay from the Dutch National team. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Monday Misc

  

  Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I sure did. I have so much to talk about, but I am without my own computer today and I don't know... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 TRAVEL

• See Jane Run: Race Recap

  

  First off, I am excited to say that I have a post up over on FITBLOGGER. If you get a chance, please go check it out! It's about running, naturally. _______... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 TRAVEL

• The Voluntourist

  

  Have you ever felt that your life was lacking something? That you needed to give back somehow? Have you ever been to another country and seen how the locals... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Aye Car-umba!

  

  I don't drive very often. I prefer to live in a place where I can walk or take the bus to where I need to go. However, sometimes it's a necessary evil. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 TRAVEL

• See Jane Run: Pros and Cons

  

  This post could have also been named: What Was I Thinking? I prefer smaller races. There, I said it. By smaller, sometimes I mean less people and mostly I mean... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 TRAVEL

• A New Place

  

  It's kind of fun moving to new places all the time. I do it a lot for work; I work a few months here, a few months there... and now that I am home for a little... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Then and Now: May

  

  Another month gone by already. It seems like only yesterday when I was talking about how I couldn't believe it was May already. Today is my Dad's birthday! Happ... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Foodie Reveal: May

  

  This month I thought it would be fun to participate in Lindsay's Foodie Pen Pal program. It's pretty easy; you just sign up. On the 5th of the month you find ou... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Snakes and Stones

  

  I love running on trails. However, I have started to avoid a few nearby ones due to the fact that there are massive poison oak bushes. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Lovely News

  

  I have to be honest with you all. I have been hiding something from you. There are a couple of reasons for this. One, I am a doubting Thomas. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Food Firsts (3)

  

  Happy Memorial Day! Did you know that yesterday was also the 75th birthday for the Golden Gate Bridge? I did not attend, but there was quite the hoopla in the... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 TRAVEL