Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
The Blend Retreat is Almost Here!
Good morning, friends! I've been packing up and getting ready to head to Boulder, CO tomorrow for the Blend Retreat with Balance Bar. So excited to see many of my friends from last year and enjoy a fun, relaxing weekend in cabins! The weather report looks like rain...
Back in the Fitness Game (I Think)
*I've taken almost NO photos lately so apologies for this lame-o one of me working out this week. But cute pants from Fabletics, right? Oh hello -- happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the great weather and spent lots of time...
Striving Towards a Bigger, Better Goal
When I was a little girl, I always listened to Amy Grant. You know, "Every heart beat belongs to you?!" Well, before she went more mainstream, her albums were much more exclusively Christian and I loved them. In fact, I still enjoy her old music! There was a song,...
In Appreciation of a Healthy Body & Embracing the Struggle
For various reasons, my body hasn't been very cooperative lately. That's meant a massive decrease in exercise. You all know my back forced me to quit CrossFit again (not sure I will ever get over this...), though I have hope that someday I will get to go back. As for...
The Blend Retreat With Balance Bar in Boulder, Colorado!
Remember that photo? Yes, taken in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah (or just outside the city) for my first trip the state and my first official Blend Retreat. I'm lucky enough to be headed back for the second year in a row this year with Balance Bar. This year, we're...
My Before Social Media Life Story
Today, I read this article about how people born in the late 70s and early 80s were the last generation not to have grown up consumed by social media and computers. It's true -- I didn't have Facebook until I was out of college. How weird is that, my young friends? I...