It was the best of times…

And yet…maybe the worst too?
I’m excited about moving to Texas.  I dream about it.  The thought of being closer to my family and friends again is quite exciting. 
And then I look up.  And see the mountains.  And the ocean.  And I’m sad.

I’m choosing to leave this place.  Am I crazy? 
And then…I think of my sister.  [...]

Testing Testing

Attempting to update my blog from my phone. Let’s see if this works!!!

Diet-Related Realizations

I realized something this weekend.  It’s profound.  (Obvious sarcasm inserted here.)
No matter how long I diet…  Regardless of the amount of miles I walk, challenging hikes I take, or hip-rolls I do in pilates…  If I count calories, points, fat grams, or carbohydrates…
I will always have the face of a vintage Cabbage Patch Doll. 

And, you [...]

Child’s Play

I believe that even our early play time as a child prepares us for who we will become later in life.  That even at very early ages we are subconsciously trying to “grow-up” and prepare ourselves for the roles we will fill as adults.
I played house.  I dressed my baby dolls.  I made dinners and [...]

Wise Wise Wise

A few weeks ago I got the sweetest card in the mail from my friend Amy. 
Not this Amy that I’ve blogged about before…but a different Amy. 
AP was my RA my first year at ACU.  I think it’s safe to say that were it not for her…I would have “tucked tail and ran” home after week one. 
Seriously. 
But [...]

Idita-Almost-Forget

Waaaayyyyy back in March I volunteered at the Anchorage start of the 2009 Iditarod.  It was even more fun than I anticipated…and now I’m going to share a few pictures with you!
I didn’t take many pictures…b/c I WAS WORKING.  As part of the “trail guard” I stood at an intersection and shoveled snow, directed foot [...]