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• 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

• Running Related Tidbits (2)

  The last week has been a bevy of running related experiences. I am going to share a few of them with you. - I went to see my parents last weekend. My dad had a... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Book Review: Saving Ruth

  

  Saving Ruth by Zoe Fishman This book was about a young Jewish girl from the south who returns home to Alabama after going to college in Michigan for a year.... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 BOOKS

• The Spice of Life

  

  When I was growing up, my family had a lot of phrases that were used in order to keep us in line or to remember things. They were used frequently, some more tha... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Tuesday Training

  

  I have not really talked about this lately, because I feel like it's not as big of a deal, but I signed up for another marathon. It's in August. So, I am alread... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 FITNESS, OTHER SPORTS

• Last Week (2)

  

  Hello and happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I had quite the eventful week last week. Here are a few of the things I spent my time on. I... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Cinderella Trail Run: Race Recap

  

  Last weekend, I ran the Cinderella Trail Run as half marathon number 5 of the 12 in 2012 Challenge. It was in Oakland about three miles from my house. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Smelly Runner

  

  I run a lot. I don't sweat a lot. I am one of those people who's face gets bright red, so even when I am barely exerting myself, it looks like I am working hard. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Spring Forward

  

  This is the last season (ha! pun intended) of the When I Was a Child series, where we talk about the things that we remember loving from when we were children,... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 DIARIES

• Do and Do Not (3): Running

  

  You may or may not remember the last list I made. It was compiled of things that I sometimes do or do not do, that maybe you DO do, or maybe you DO NOT do. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Last Week

  

  Well, another week is beginning again! What a fun weekend! I hope everyone had a great time with their mothers and/or their children! Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION