Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong
I didn't realize it before but I am often living in a perpetual state of fear. I was afraid I wouldn't get a job. I was afraid of moving away from home. I was afraid of dating. I was afraid I would never get married. I was afraid my good job was just a fluke. I'm...
26 Books to Read in 2015
You know I love books, though my reviews have been kind of sparse this year. Still, I read some good ones and wanted to share them with you, considering I get this request often! I have read less books than normal this year -- at least I feel like I have. Since taking...
The Sweet Life: Top 5 Posts of 2014
Ready for 2015? I can't believe 2014 has come to end! It sounds so futuristic and yet it's over! I guess it's appropriate that I watched "Back to the Future" yesterday -- it was one of a few 80s movies Rick got as a Christmas gift from his sister (also "Gremlins!")...
My Favorite Christmas 2014 Moments
The holidays are joyous -- and stressful. For me, they were more of the former, but yes, some of the latter. I guess that's how it is with family and holidays! Oh, in case you didn't see our goofy Christmas card that my goofy husband made: We split the week between...
5 Fun Exercise Games For Body and Mind
Many people think of exercise and picture a treadmill or elliptical machine inside a 24-hour gym or fitness facility. And, even though -- as a whole -- society has become much more healthy conscious in recent years, that misconception still exists. Getting healthy...
Why It’s Important to Stay in Shape Over the Holidays (Win a Holiday Prize Pack Too!)
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