Leading up to the race I had some grand hopes and aspirations for my training. Well, not that grand, but I hoped to at least train. Two of the three weeks leading up to the race I was traveling, and trying to maintain a running schedule when you’re in a different country is pretty challenging.… Continue reading Iznik | Part 2 (Where I Make Bad Decisions and Try Not to Cripple Myself)
I’m Already Apologizing (this is probably a bad sign)
I figured if one third of this blog is supposed to be devoted to food, I should tell you what to expect. I really want to post a bunch of adorable pinterest-y recipes with a ton of pictures in my perfectly remodeled kitchen. Which might happen (except the perfectly remodeled part). First though: have you… Continue reading I’m Already Apologizing (this is probably a bad sign)
Iznik | Part 1 (Where I Almost Drop Out of My First Race Without Even Trying)
The first running post on the blog, appropriately, is about my first race. Now I’m not a COMPLETE novice when it comes to running. I’ve actually been running regularly for at least three or four years now. What changed this year is I decided to start putting more work into it, with the hopes of… Continue reading Iznik | Part 1 (Where I Almost Drop Out of My First Race Without Even Trying)
Sneak Preview | Egypt
Land of the Pyramids! Was granted super-short sejour here (say that five times fast). Looking forward to explaining more about some of these shots and sharing a few more with you.
Sneak Preview | Dubai
Earlier this year I got to explore the sights of Dubai with some friends from college. It was awesome. Coming soon: more pictures, funny stories, food reviews and more. For now please enjoy these beautiful shots and start day-dreaming your next vacation here.
To Rest
Deep breaths. Do you take enough of them every day? I find my deep breaths in different spots. Perfectly balanced macchiatos. The quiet hours of the morning next to my window. My vibrams pounding into the pavement for mile after mile. Sometimes I need bigger breaks from life. I need to string several hours together… Continue reading To Rest
Five Reasons I Don’t Write
Today I was talking with a friend, and she mentioned how great it was of me to voluntarily write for a communal site with which we’re both involved. “Honestly,” I replied, “I mostly just do it because it gives me an excuse to write.” I love writing. I fill up page after page of journals… Continue reading Five Reasons I Don’t Write
Last Year
Last year You came for me – Last year We watched heroes ski down mountains far away – Last year We found adventure at the end of a cold road – Last year We cuddled on the couch and took trips around the world I ran my hands through your hair – Last year You… Continue reading Last Year
Learning to Fall
Last summer I made one of the stupidest decisions of my life. I went four-wheeling as the passenger of an inexperienced driver without a helmet in a hilly area. How very poor this decision was became evident when our ATV failed to make it up a steep hill and almost flipped over us. Thanks to… Continue reading Learning to Fall
Visions From Breendonk | Never Again
We tend to look at history through a lens of self-righteousness. I grew up a thirty minute drive from Fort Breendonk, a military fort that was converted into a concentration camp during World War II. I didn’t walk through its gates until I was twenty-three. In my defense: when is it a good time to… Continue reading Visions From Breendonk | Never Again