>Sorry, friends, as I've been MIA recently on the blogfront. I've been trying to catch up on what's going on with everyone.Aaron got in Thursday night to O'Hare, and we stayed up there for a couple nights at this hotel. It was great to get a couple of days where we could just be together … Continue reading >Brief update
Category: aaron
>It’s over
>Now, I know planes haven't landed and all connections haven't been made quite yet, but we're considering this over. Done. Finished.I haven't blogged this week because I've been so busy preparing for his return and also for the move. I've wanted to get as much done as possible before he comes home so we're not so overwhelmed.Today … Continue reading >It’s over
>Summer observations
>Yes, I have summers off and no, I'm not ashamed.I love being able to sleep in, or to come home from running or working out, take a shower, and go back to sleep. Guilt level: 0.I love being able to hang out with friends pretty much whenever.I love being outside and being active. Running, hiking, … Continue reading >Summer observations
>Delayed
>..yep. That's the Army for ya. Aaron will be delayed from when we thought he was coming home. At first I was super ticked off because 1) Korea is the biggest Army fail, ever, and 2) I have way too many expectations of things that are not in my control... Hmm. I wonder why I keep … Continue reading >Delayed
>Uncertainty is not always a bad thing.
>We have our lives mapped out for us, even before we're born. Our parents dream about what activities we'll be in, who our friends might be, what schools we'll go to. Then we grow up and start planning our own lives. Sometimes we resort to certain decisions because of a lack of no choice, but … Continue reading >Uncertainty is not always a bad thing.
>On the menu
>Today as I was driving to work for the last time until who knows when, I realized that in a few short weeks I will be cooking. And not just on Sundays for the week, but several times a week. Not only will I be cooking, but planning meals and shopping. This is very exciting because … Continue reading >On the menu
>On a new journey
>The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind. Graduations and parties that follow, first grade shenanigans at the zoo, and cleaning on steroids. I've been home for only a couple of nights in the past few weeks at a decent time. For me, that's before 6PM. I love my evenings at home, cooking dinner for one … Continue reading >On a new journey
>Wanted: Conflict Manager
>I'm glad I went to small group tonight. We discussed a lot of issues pertaining to trust, relationships, and resolving conflict. In third grade, we had a program at our school called "conflict managers" where we were coached in how to effectively resolve conflict and other kids would come to us with their problems. If … Continue reading >Wanted: Conflict Manager
>Clear-minded goals
>So, before the marathon, I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep training and racing marathons, or just have this be a one-time thing and become a more casual runner.Let's just say that the thought of never running another marathon again is just craziness! Like I said, all throughout the race I never thought, Oh, … Continue reading >Clear-minded goals
>Marathon Training: Week 17: One week! and aspirations
>I'm updating from my mom's computer at their permanent campsite in Galesburg. When we first started camping years and years ago, we had a tent. Then we had a small pop-up. Then we had a bigger pop-up. Then we got a trailer. Then we got a toy-box (to transport the motorcycle, and on our trip … Continue reading >Marathon Training: Week 17: One week! and aspirations
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 