In January, I wrote this post about saying no, my theme for this year. It came off the coattails of the Year of Being Honest. I haven't picked a personal theme for 2021 yet, but thought I would recap and expound on the list of things I wanted to do for 2020. Reading. Lots and … Continue reading Recap of “2020 – The Year of Saying No”
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Breaking News: “Top Nine” Doesn’t Capture Most Important Moments
I use Instagram fairly regularly, probably with more regularity now that I have opted out of Facebook. I know, I know, Instagram is owned by Facebook blah blah blah. Everyone's been posting their "Top Nine" recently - the most liked photos in their feeds. Once again, social media panders and quite frankly takes advantage of … Continue reading Breaking News: “Top Nine” Doesn’t Capture Most Important Moments
A Very Beth Thanksgiving
As I reflect on the Thanksgivings I've had since getting married in 2008, I've realized that we've had exactly one tradition: no tradition. And I kind of like it. Thanksgiving 2008: I honestly don't remember what we did, but I know we (my husband and I) spent it with our families. This was pre-layoff, pre-Army, … Continue reading A Very Beth Thanksgiving
Welcome to Colorful Colorado
Guys. If you haven't been to this state, YOU MUST GO. I had been back in 2007 when my family took a vacation and we went to Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. This time I went to Ouray, which is in southwestern Colorado, about 100 miles from the CO/NM border. One of my dearest friends … Continue reading Welcome to Colorful Colorado
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
Fairy tales and four-days
I'm thankful that today, the day after a fantastic weekend, was not a let-down like so many days after holiday weekends are. We had a FABULOUS weekend! For starters, we've been watching the first season of "Once Upon a Time", a show based on all the fairy tales we learned as children. I admit, I … Continue reading Fairy tales and four-days
Silver & gold
Remember that little rhyme/song we learned when we were little? "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold." Well, maybe you didn't learn it, but I did. I kinda feel this way about running partners. I have to say I miss Gabi so so so soooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuch. Like, … Continue reading Silver & gold
April 20
This week has flown! I'm thankful because that means only two more weeks until Aaron comes home. I fell into my "single" married woman routine pretty fast. I've worked out a total of four days so far this week, which is three or four days more than I have been, and I've been more mindful … Continue reading April 20
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