Spring break was very very busy! But I did get in some CrossFit and some running. Right now I’m just trying to maintain basic mileage and get in 3 XF workouts a week, either at the box or at home. I have a couple of races coming up soon, a 10k this weekend and a …
Posts from: March 2014
Look who is back? I didn’t fall off the earth, but I did almost get kicked out of Home Depot. The office is 80% finished and all that is left is the organizing and decorating, which is my favorite part. And the laptop spent the week safely stored away in a closet so the …
After church, we decided to visit a new place..and this one is familiar with Stephen’s footsteps, but not mine. We were looking for rain gutters. And I was looking for the big rolly thing. I knew from experience that Home Depot had a great one and I need to try the big blue one to …
I woke up ready to get to the stores before they opened. I have the main components of furniture finished, now it’s time for the decorating. Sneak peek at the details. This time next week, the home office should be complete! And so should the Taxes. We are doing them tonight and if there was …
The last work day of Spring Break and I need a new break. We have worked ourselves to smithereens. We both need to go back to work so we can have bail money. Home Depot is going to lock us up forever. I have made more visits to the big orange box this week than …
I was up and at Wal-Mart by 7:00. On a day off from school. I COULD have slept in but I woke up and my feet were on the floor before I had my eyes open. That’s how most mornings should start for me. I got up, drank a metric ton of water (lots of …
Well, not literally. But my second trip to Home Depot made me feel like a demolition woman on a mission. I found something to go in the “teacher corner” of the office. Not really…but it might go on a Christmas list . Although…that is way too pricey for me. I’m more likely to get a …
I woke up ready to tackle the world. Or at least this. This is the Random room. It’s where we put stuff we don’t have a place for yet. And the craft room filled with half-completed projects. And the photography room where the food pic magic happens, but the real magic is wading through this …
I’m halfway through this round of Whole 30 and at the midway point, I’m finally feeling a LOT better. The headaches are completely gone. The cravings are no longer even on the radar. When I think about how long it has been since I’ve popped a coke tab, I want to kick myself. I’m convinced …
Expect to have a friend or family member who owns a climate controlled motor home. Otherwise, stay home. I don’t mind camping in the low 20’s in Colorado in June. I do mind camping in the 30’s in Alabama. Two different animals and I have no idea why. But we had a blast anyway. By …
I have one more school day and then spring break will begin. However..the weather hasn’t received the memo but I can’t complain. We do not have snow. Frost, yes. I can deal with frost. My big plans for the break include 2 things: A brief camping trip with Stephen’s family and a week-long home project. …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless. As a teacher, amateur photographer, health/food blogger, music fanatic, and avid fitness tech geek, I use my phone a LOT. With apps such as Pinterest, Foodgawker, Jawbone UP, UnderArmour 39, DailyMile, Polar Loop, and Pandora, I use a lot of data on …
Well, it’s the dawning of a new year. I can safely say that my previous year was the best I can remember. I got some health goals accomplished, a running goal or two (Half Fanatic #5372 present and accounted for!), but nada on CrossFit goals. If anything, this is the area I have the most …
It’s the best day to have a birthday, in my opinion. Everyone is in a great mood. And also…parades. It was a fantastic day. I got some great cards from friends. And Stephen came up with this. First, we are going to AUSTIN!!! I’m so excited about this! He and I will head to Austin …
The sun had the audacity to shine today. For a brief minute. Then the rain started. How am I going to..wait. I forgot my thought. Headache has reached Biblical proportions. I’m sleeping as much as I can today because… I can I might maim people if I see them Tomorrow is my birthday. And right …
Oh wow. Day 5 is the beginning of the Kill All the Things stage and like last time, it’s not that bad….yet. I went to CrossFit this morning. Most of the class was working on the CrossFit Games Open 14.3, However, I know me. I can’t do half that junk so I’m glad the trainers …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless. Two things for today. I’ve been using both of these a lot lately and I’m very impressed with both. 1. Sol Republic Relay Headphones These are all about sound quality. I have used several different kinds of headphones for intense CrossFit workouts, …
I’ve been in a fantastic cooking mood lately. I’m not sure if it’s me trying to usher in Spring NOW (remind me of this when I’m boiling in July) or if it’s my nifty new pan, or my first week of Whole 30..again. Whatever the reason, I’m spending a large portion of my commute home …
Wednesdays are usually GREAT days at school. Why? Well…. And it’s Library day. The kids LOVE going to the library and I LOVE having 30 free minutes to question my sanity and perhaps pee. The headache started late yesterday and it’s hanging on tight. I survived the first 2 days but I’m wondering if I’ll …
Oh yeah. This is going to be an epic 30 days. Much like my first full complete round last year, Day 2 is full of sunshine and lingering rainbows chased by thunderclouds of headache. But I still have that starry-eyed semi-innocence going on. I’ll enjoy that fakery as long as I can. I’m still …