I've always been well aware of who I am, what I want, and what my faults are. I've never been one to deny the things I need to "work on" or "fix." None of us are perfect and I don't strive to be perfect or something I'm not. I only strive to be the best person I can be. One of my biggest struggles ... read more
Through Sickness and in Health!
As I sit here taking care of my sick fiance I can't help but feel thankful and blessed. I realize that sentence probably sounds like an oxymoron so to speak, but sometimes it's the tough times in life that really make you appreciate everything you have. The last two weeks have been a bit of an ... read more
Only The Good Die Young…
I will never understand why young lives get taken from this world and their families; nor will I ever be able to accept it. So the Catholic religion says that God takes us when he's ready for us; when he "needs" us back. I don't understand this either. I have a hard time wrapping my head around God ... read more
New Years in New York!
2011 was a very good year to me. I got engaged, I turned the BIG 3-0 which was celebrated with a great surprise party compliments of my fiance, I became an aunt, I ran two more half marathons among several other road races, my fiance landed an incredible new job opportunity, and I was given some ... read more
A December to Remember!
With all of the holiday hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, wrapping, and attending fabulous parties it's been hard to blog the last couple of weeks. I've been busy, busy, busy! Today I wanted to take a few minutes of uninterrupted "me time" to just write. This December has truly been special ... read more
Music is my Oxygen
I cannot think of one day in my life, even my childhood, where music didn't move me in some way, whether it be emotionally or physically. As a kid I used to dance and rock around the house with my mother to music. I distinctly remember our old record player with the mustard yellow cover. She'd pull ... read more
Creeping Copy Cats!
Have you ever felt like you constantly had someone "copying" certain things you do? I'll refrain from using specific examples, but for the last several months I feel like I've had a "copy cat" on my hands. My fiance tells me that imitation is the best form of flattery, but when it seems excessive I ... read more
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Aaah the holidays! The most wonderful time of the year! What could be better than spending time with the people you love the most?! This year Damon and I are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our place. It's the first time we'll be hosting a big holiday, but we really enjoy cooking together and ... read more
Pure Engagement Bliss <3
Getting engaged was one of the happiest days of my life thus far. My close friends and family know that I was never the girl who grew up planning my wedding or even cared or talked about getting married...until Damon entered my life. He quickly turned my world tipsy topsy turvy upside down in the ... read more
Skinny vs a Healthy, Strong, and Happy YOU!
It occurred to me today while out on a 4 mile run that when I first got into working out in college my main goal was to just lose weight. However, my focus now is to be healthy and to continue gaining strength and endurance as a runner and overall athlete. In the beginning of my working out stages I ... read more