7 for 2017.

And, with this post, week one of my month of writing is done. It’s getting easier every day as I let go of it being perfect and instead focus on getting it done – no easy task for someone who’s type A!  For the…

01/06/2017

currently: november + december 2016

Between starting my new gig, racing IRONMAN Arizona and the holidays, the last couple months have been a whirlwind. Here’s what’s been up! (Posting this now because I realized it was still in draft form even though I wrote it ages ago. And, because I’m…

01/05/2017

that minnesota cold.

“HOLY HELL,” said a friend from California when I told her it was -7F in Minnesnowta this morning.  Yeah, it’s cold AF, but the bright side: when it’s this cold it’s usually sunny. And, who doesn’t love a little vitamin D in the dead of…

01/04/2017

writing everyday in january.

It’s been awhile since I’ve consistently posted here. And, I’ve missed it… missed connecting with others, missed writing.  So, in the new year spirit of starting fresh, I plan to write every weekday in January. A lofty goal perhaps, especially given our new (demanding)…

01/03/2017

weekend highlights.

What a weekend! It felt luxuriously long, full of potential (hello, 2017!) and was filled with all of my favorite things.  Highlights included: + All the snuggles and a shivery winter walk with Luma. I can’t get enough! And, I don’t think Nick can,…

01/02/2017

my top 16 of 2016.

Here we are: the last day of 2016. It’s been quite a year – one that flew by in a blink – punctuated by ups, downs and everything in between. Recapping my top 16 today as we ring in 2017… with a little inspiration from…

12/31/2016

kona recovery + the kauai quiet.

Kona recovery started with a jump off the end of the world.  It took me a full three minutes to gather the courage to willingly jump – it was scarier than lining up to race Kona! – but whoa… it was worth it. So exhilarating!…

12/14/2016

creating (another) a custom phone case (+ a giveaway!).

About a month ago, Nick upgraded his iPhone 4S to a 7 – finally. He also bought a couple cases, but has been eyeing my pretty palm tree case (good thing my phone’s a 6S, otherwise I’m pretty sure he’d swap his basic black case for mine!). …

12/06/2016