We are in the fifth week of the semester already. This week has been crazy! It's not that things I do are particularly challenging; it's that every couple hours I'm starting something different. I practically live in Liberal Arts building. But I love this program. This week I taught a class in preparation to teach … Continue reading Busy.
Category: el paso
I just kept on runnin’…
When you think about how many factors have to line up in order for a person to run, it's pretty amazing that any of us do it, let alone enjoy it. I've been reading Born to Run about the Tarahumara tribe that's dubbed "super-human runners". They don't run in fancy $100 shoes, or eat fancy energy … Continue reading I just kept on runnin’…
The year of big girl panties: a recap.
My presence on my blog has been scant recently. I come to my laptop tonight from my sewing table. I always seem to think better when I'm sewing... my mind is free and it wanders while my hands are still busy. I'm so fidgety, just like my grandpa. I doubt I'll be posting much over … Continue reading The year of big girl panties: a recap.
Thankful in November
I'm not a fan of blowing up my own Facebook news feed every day with stuff, so I'll keep a blog entry for the month. I'm thankful for... 11/1 ...all the opportunities I've had to travel the US and the world. It's such a blessing to be able to see all of God's people in … Continue reading Thankful in November
A whirlwind week
Yay, it's Friday! Although I've been going since 7ish this morning, it's been a good day. In fact, all the days this week were good despite getting home late Tuesday (I have a night class) and Aaron's crazy work schedule. One night he even had to go back in to work. Blech. I'm loving my … Continue reading A whirlwind week
Nothing beats a good run
And it felt great. After sitting and reading at Starbucks this afternoon, we came home and I just felt like running. (Think Forrest Gump.) I hadn't run in three weeks! That's the longest I've gone since probably Bataan in March. I ran a neighborhood loop of 3.27 miles. First mile: 11:32. I dodged water puddles the … Continue reading Nothing beats a good run
You Just Never Know
Friends, meet the newest TA and graduate student at the University of Texas! This is crazy. I'm going to GRAD SCHOOL. All the student-ish nostalgia I wish I had had at Bradley is now mine! Along with many many chai lattes purchased at Kinley's... I got a call yesterday from the advisor of the MA … Continue reading You Just Never Know
Give Life a Hug
That's right, embrace it. If the logical "me" could tell the emotional whiny "me" some things it'd be these: -Stop wishing you were in a different place. God put you here in El Paso for a reason. Enjoy the scenery, as drab as the desert can be. Learn something new about your surroundings as often … Continue reading Give Life a Hug
The honeymoon is over
So.... we've been here for over a year. I'm pretty sure I've rehashed that fact on my blog and Facebook about a million times. It's been a crazy year. I'm one who gets bored easily; why else do you think I need to have multiple WIPs? (works in progress [knitting/crochet]). I'm always searching for a … Continue reading The honeymoon is over
Tour of Central Illinois, and the end of the Run Streak
I'm back in Texas after a 10-day stay in Illinois. The last time I posted was the day before the visitation. I've rehashed the details of the following two days so many times in my mind that I honestly don't want to talk about it here. There are some things better left unsaid. I still … Continue reading Tour of Central Illinois, and the end of the Run Streak
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 