I went on a hike with a wise friend of mine recently. I don’t get to spend much time with her, but when I do I always end up taking away some little bit of wisdom or insight into things. This time was no different. We were talking about our journeys regarding our bodies and […]
Words to Banish from Your Vocabulary
Words do have power. Some have more than others and we need to be conscious of what we are saying – not only to others, but to ourselves. I found myself sinking into a somewhat self-destructive loop a few weeks ago where I was referring to myself as Idiot Loser Lazy Fatty Slacker Butterball […]
Why yes, I AM a quitter TYVM! GO ME!
A few weeks ago, I was cleaning out one of my bookshelves and I found one of the many journals I have started – and stopped – over the years. This one was from 2002 – it contained two entries for the year. One babbled on about some guy I had gone out with a […]
Who’d have thought I’d love a mountain route this much?
A few weeks ago, I went hiking on a trail near here. It’s a loop that runs a little over 5 miles and the first 1.5 miles consists of some steep grades as you make your way up the mountain. After making it to the top you descend for the rest of the loop and the trail goes […]
A tale of a pink bike, blinky lights, and a smile that wouldn’t go away.
This past weekend, I participated in a local ride. It’s the first cycling event I’ve signed up for in 8 years or so. It was a night ride, so I splurged on some inexpensive lights for my bike wheels and my friend loaned me this freaking AWESOME light up vest that changed colors. There may have also […]
Through someone else’s eyes
I’ve been down on myself lately since I have been a little off track. I’ve not run as often as I feel I should (read: none) nor have I been on track with my eating. Now, thankfully I have not gained anything, but I’m not making any forward progress. It’s my own fault, I have […]
