Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

Working Out in the Fast Lane

*Thanks to my friend, Tracy, for providing today's guest post while I'm away!2013 has been and continues to be an extremely challenging year for me in ALL aspects of my life. For example: I’m trying to balance a long distance marriage (Jason is helicopter pilot...

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How Paleo Became a Lifestyle For Me (Guest Post)

*Thanks to my guest blogger, Lindsey! Her paleo ways made me want to ask her how she did it! She's lost weight and looks amazing! Enjoy this post: Back in August (so about 9 months ago), my sister and I decided to do a “30 day paleo test.” We told ourselves we’d try...

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Bachelorette’s Night Out

Ariana, Tiffany, Me, Michelle, MaggieThanks to my awesome, beautiful girlfriends for taking me out last night! I didn't expect to get the whole crown/sash shebang but they they delivered and it was fun to the batchelorette!We had dinner at a new place for me -- SEI --...

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For My Mom 🙂

I promise you guys I'm going to get back to writing about what this blog is about -- working out, fitness and a healthy life but...there has been a lot going on lately and I hope you don't mind me sharing all of the "rest of my life" with you!Today is Mother's Day and...

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Congo Time: Let’s Do This

Last year at this time, I was gearing up for a big trip the Democratic Republic of Congo. If you were reading then, you probably learned more about Congo than you anticipated. Me too.The Background From the time I was a young teenager, I felt drawn to Africa -- and I...

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My Bridal Shower (Indiana Style)

 Marshall, Lindsey (sister), Me, Shelby (sister), Giovanna, MomSo much fun! I got two bridal showers and I feel incredibly blessed because of it. Even though I am not having a traditional wedding, I still wanted to do traditional bride things -- like have a...

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