My dad has always been my hero. He’s stronger than any other dad, loves me more than I can know. He’s given me my passion for Italian food and snow. Though I’m grown and gone away, I’ll never be too old for a hug and kiss, a helpful hand, a word on being bold. I […]
The One With Time Changes
It’s a precious thing watching as time changes so much, yet protects the most important pieces of life. God is so good. He knew seven years ago how I would be blessed year after year by this beautiful group of women who just happened to be my dorm floor-mates. Four years of college, four years […]
The One with the Mother of Productivity
If I wondered before, I wonder no more. I am addicted to productivity because I am my Mother’s daughter. There are definite cons to this drive of constant accomplishment. But we won’t go into those right now. I just have to be thankful for the great team my mom and I have made these past […]
The One with the 16 Hours of Non-Stop
My mom arrived right in the middle of the chaos that was my life Thursday. (And now, I shall depict the precise reasons for the craziness.) After a cycling bike workout, starting a load and a half of laundry, and compiling a grocery list, we headed to the church to pick up 15 bags of […]
The One with the Sleepy Rambles of the Day
I was a busy little bee today. Slept in all the way to 7am because I needed it. Couldn’t sleep last night. Too hot. Mind overfilled with racing thoughts. Finished a good run even if it was a bit slow. Starting going a million miles an hour, rushing to keep up with the tasks my […]
The One Where She Feels the Burn
Kevin has been calling me his lobster for the past few days. And not just because we’re each other’s lobsters according to Phoebe. I got myself nice and burnt to a crisp. Thursday afternoon, right before leaving for our church’s Annual Conference, I decided to enjoy the sun and a good book. I was reading […]
The One with the Colorful Deals
What a gorgeous morning it has been. Cool temperatures. Blue skies. A cute long sleeve light weight orange shirt courtesy of the Girls Clothes Swap. And shorts. And flats. But on top of all of that wonderfulness, there were deals to be had at the grocery stores! On my quick trip through my first grocery love, […]
The One with the a HOT Christmas
Originally written yesterday, but Blogger wouldn’t let me sign in to my own account, so it’s late. And I’m annoyed. Today it looked like Christmas in our spare bedroom. No, not just because the carpet is bright red. And no, not because I’m preparing for Christmas in July. I don’t do Christmas in July. In […]
The One with Lovely Saturday Morning
1. A fast paced six mile bike ride with Kevin, and hearing Jillian Michaels shouting, “Finish Strong” in my head. 2. Stopped at a garage sale with Kevin. 3. Bought Schwinn Spinning Bike for $30. It’s a pretty compact exercise machine we’re *hoping* to use during the New York winter. 4. Had brunch. 5. […]
The One with the Feeding Friends
You know how there are many different types of friends in your life? The ones you say, “Hi” to in the store. The ones you keep in touch with now and then. The ones who you can reconnect with on a dime. The ones who require a bit of energy. The ones who challenge you–in […]