Early on a Wednesday, we packed up the car and drove the 10 hours to Yosemite National Park. We were going to spend three full days exploring the park. Thursday morning, we got up early, had a filling breakfast, and headed into the park. We were going to hike to Read more
I’m trying to do more videos (something that scares me) and have decided one blog a month will be a vlog! I thought I’d show what I’m packing for our trip to Yosemite! So if you’ve ever wondered what I take with me, watch the video and find out! I Read more
As long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety and probably a tad OCD. Not enough to affect my daily life, as I still went to school and now work every day, but just enough that my brain never seems to shut off. It’s hard to explain to people Read more
The world is full of some fantastic sites, from natural to the human-made. So how do I pick what to take a picture of when I’m out and about? Well, it depends (I know… everyone’s favorite answer!). I can find beauty or intrigue in almost anything. While digital allows me Read more
Growing up I was pretty lucky to have parents that instilled confidence in me from an early age. They encouraged me to follow my passions whether it was sports, art, or reading. I mostly ignored trends and school clicks. My parents always allowed me to be me. My childhood was Read more
Do you ever feel like your way of thinking could be holding you back? I don’t mean optimism/pessimism; I mean your ideas and beliefs about who you are or what you do. I do. I feel as if I’ve been thinking about myself as someone who works out because it’s Read more
March was better than February, but I didn’t hit any of my goals. I wanted to run at least 105 miles for the month and PR in at least one of my two races. I didn’t do any of those. But you know what? I went out, and I ran. Read more
I recently started and finished, The Happiness of Pursuit* by Chris Guillebeau. Somewhere along the line, it was recommended, either by someone on social media or some article. I thought the topic of the book seemed interesting and hadn’t thought of myself pursuing a quest. It turns out I already Read more
I know we are already into the third month of the year, but I’ve pretty much decided on my race schedule for spring. (And a few for winter as well). I will try to remember to update with times and info after each race. I’ll also link to any race Read more
February was not my month. It was to be another 100+ mile month, and I ended up with 40.7. The month started with a trip to Dallas and Nashville. I usually have no problem running while on vacation, but this trip was relatively short with lots of air travel. I Read more