Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Things I’m Loving Today
1. Those two for sure! I just love this adorable photo of my sister, Shelby and my niece, Giovanna. She's extra cute (obv) but it's not always easy to get a great pic with her smiling in it -- so this one is for keeps! This little lady turns one year old in just a few...
Checking Out “Oya”
I was really excited to hit up "Oya" with the ladies this week. I've been walking past it for five years now, always wondering what it might be like. I was surprised to find out they specialized in sushi and signature drinks. That was just fine by me -- two of my...
21-Mile Success
StatsWhat: 20-mile training runWhen: Saturday morning, 6:45-10:15Where: Treadmill & Mt. Vernon TrailFuel: 2 mini-cliff bars (blueberry crisp & oatmeal raisin walnut), 2 Gus (Vanilla Bean & Chocolate Outrage), 2 cherry Chomps, 8 mini-water bottles, 3...
Oreo-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
When I saw Oreo-stuffed peanut butter cookies on "The Girl Who Ate Everything" -- I knew they were for me. Obviously, anything with peanut butter makes me perk up and who doesn't love Oreos? Actually, I always order half Oreo, half Reese Cup blizzards when I go to...
Thankful Thursday
I'm thankful for my two sisters. Last night when I was out with the girls we talked about sisters and growing up and I'm also reading "You Were Always Mom's Favorite" -- a book about sisters, which I plan to send to one of them when I'm done. Many good times and silly...
Quake. Run. Eat. Watch.
Did you hear, DC had an earthquake! Well, it was actually from down South in Virginia all the way up to New York I hear. Kath and Heather felt it too! I was in life for coffee at Ebenezers when the ground shook. Talk about a freak out moment. It didnt' feel like...