>I was re-reading some posts from my sporadic blogging on sparkpeople.com. Here are some interesting things I found:July 12, 2008:I'm comfortable with myself. I understand that I will never be a single-digit size simply because of my hips.That's me rationalizing my weight gain (back then I was around 185). Now I do wear single-digit sizes!!November … Continue reading >A look into the past
Month: December 2010
>At home in body and spirit
>I assume that most people have a sense of home. It could be emotional, and nostalgia could take over when you think about your hometown. It could be physical, as I have heard. I read or heard somewhere that it's programmed somewhere in us what "home" feels like home based on the magnetic pole.. something … Continue reading >At home in body and spirit
>Winter running at its finest [or coldest]
>This morning I woke up at 6AM with a little help from the alarm. Since starting my new job, I've been able to get on a decent schedule fast. I've been going to sleep around 10:30-11 and getting up at 5:45-6. I had all my running gear laid out last night.With the forecast being about … Continue reading >Winter running at its finest [or coldest]
>"Bachelorette" on the block
>Lean Cuisine for lunch. Travel coffee mugs in the sink. Kitty on my lap.Those are just a few signs that I'm living it up as a "bachelorette". It's been almost twenty months since my husband left for Basic training, and then Advanced training, and now he's in South Korea. I've finally, finally, admitted to myself … Continue reading >"Bachelorette" on the block
>Twenty-six new friends
>And no, I'm not talking about accepted friend requests on Facebook.Today I went back to the classroom as a full-time aide at yet another small rural district. For some reason I am drawn to them. I guess I prefer the familiarity and closeness that they afford. And to be fair, I've never taught in a … Continue reading >Twenty-six new friends
>I invented the word "perfectionism"
>Well, maybe that's too bold of a statement.In my "perfect" mind, nothing is ever good enough. I read this book cover to cover growing up.I can run two and a half miles tonight with a pace of 9:31, which is great for me, and still not be happy.I can get a job that seemed to … Continue reading >I invented the word "perfectionism"
>A girl’s gotta eat
>What does the fridge of a "single" girl look like? Like mine. I'll spare you the pathetic picture. I'm still trying to figure out what's so wrong with buying snack sizes of Greek yogurt, pomegranate applesauce, cottage cheese, and frozen meals in a box. I think it's all in my head.Honestly, if I bought the … Continue reading >A girl’s gotta eat
>2010 Facebook Style
>I hardly ever say this, but I'm so glad Facebook has this app. I wish they had an archive feature so I could look back on things. I go through my journals and blogs frequently to reflect on who I am and how I've changed.This year was a mix of running, following after Jesus (I … Continue reading >2010 Facebook Style
>Almost 300 miles
>I can't believe I've run almost 300 miles this year. I started tracking just to get an idea of my progress. That amounts to almost a mile a day. I've run 16.91 miles just this week, 12 of them yesterday with Gabriela.Our long run yesterday was just through Peoria.. but it had snowed a couple … Continue reading >Almost 300 miles
>Even when
>I apologize for the seemingly constant changes to my blog "design". I get bored easily; what can I say?So I sit here on Tuesday evening, having been booted from RPM because I didn't know that one had to reserve a spot for the evening RPM classes at the gym. Well, now I know. So I'll … Continue reading >Even when
mercies per mile 