A New World for Blogging

My laptop has basically bit the dust, which is part of the reason why I’ve been absent from blogging for longer than I care to admit. I know I’ve come Continue reading →

Monday Meditation: Des Moines Half Marathon

Yesterday I celebrated my first year of running by running my first half marathon. Approximately one year ago, about two months after I decided to lose weight, I embarked on Continue reading →

Monday Meditation: Chase

For four years of college all I wanted was a dog. I grew up with a Maltese dog and when you grow up with a dog it’s a lot harder Continue reading →

Sunday Runday: 11 Miles, Done

  You know you’re going on a long run when you can get lost on it. I’m still getting used to the trails in Des Moines. It’s a great system Continue reading →

In Iowa: Renaissance Faire

Every year growing up my mom, grandma, and I went to the Renaissance Faire. I loved it. It was a chance to pretend I was from another time, and possibly Continue reading →

Monday Meditation: The Final Steps

This summer seemed incredibly long to me. It was so full of waiting. Waiting to find out if I’d get a job, waiting to get married, waiting to find an Continue reading →

In Iowa: Des Moines Skywalk

I’m lucky enough to work in a building connected to the skywalk in Des Moines and this week I’ve really used it. For 20-30 minutes a day I go and Continue reading →

In Iowa: Acorn Valley Campground

On Friday Jason and I went camping at  Acorn Valley in the Saylorville Lake Reservoir. I always have grand ideas about camping, and I actually do really love it, but Continue reading →