The Sorry I’m Not Sorry Post

I had to do it. I think Rachel started this (but could be wrong) — and I loved it when I first saw it so I just had to do my own version. Damn, it feels good! Sorry I’m not sorry I don’t iron. Sorry I’m not sorry I always wear socks to...

The Ecstasy & the Agony

It took me just a little bit but now — I’m hooked. One word: Pinterest. I know, I’m behind the times but it’s the new addiction that has taken over my head. The beautiful ideas and people and dreamy lives enveloped in the photos are like your...

The Day Before the Marathon!

The CarbsHere it is folks, the day BEFORE the Baltimore Marathon. I’ve maintained good sleep and nutrition allll week, plus chugged tons of water and carbo-loaded just like Runners World advised!I know, it’s a common misconception that you should...

The Billy Goat Trail

It was the perfect weekend for hiking. A three-day weekend with absolutely gorgeous, sunny with a perfect temperature! We headed out to the Billy Goat Trail, a part of Great Falls, for a day of hiking. I was kind of worried about the crazy paths on the trail,...

Pumpkin Muffins & Marathon Anxiety!

PART I I’m not jumping off the pumpkin bandwagon anytime soon. I saw this pumpkin mix in Charleston a couple of months ago and finally decided to use it. I kind of hate using anything pre-mixed, just  because it seems like cheating — but I added a few...

Arizona Chicken Tacos

My boyfriend, Rick, is from Arizona and so his favorite things to make are Mexican dishes. He grew up on the Arizona-Mexico border and frequently hopped the border to get the really, truly awesome Mexican food.Therefore, when he offers to make me some Mexican food,...