Training for a Half Marathon

After months of working with my friend to transfer her race registration over to me, today it’s official.  On October 18th, I will be running my first half marathon in 5 1/2 years.  It has taken my heart, mind and body a lot to get back to this place. For years I let the skeletons

Public Speaking

As I opened my Time Hop this morning, I noticed that 2 of the posts were work related.  4 years ago, I had said “interview at 10, wish me luck”.  Then, 1 year ago I wrote ” Today is the day I’ve been waiting for since I started my new job.  My first training, not

Cleaning Up After Yourself

Saturday night found Paul and I engaged in some heavy discipline with our kids.  5 of the kids were playing downstairs when we heard the baby screaming bloody murder, which sent us running downstairs to see what was going on.  Turns out…he’s two and wasn’t getting his way, therefore you would have thought he was

A Life Lived Better

No one can change your life perspective but you.  The things you decide to let bother you, the people you bring into your life, the adventures that you choose to embark on.  As an adult, all of these things are on you. I get pretty sick and tired of people constantly complaining about things, but

Weight For an Excuse

Ok…so as per usual on a Tuesday morning I am watching reality TV.  Today I am watching the RHOOC episode from last night.  Not more than five minutes in to the episode, my jaw dropped from something that one of the ladies said. I had a physical reaction, so what else would I do but

Happy Every Day

I am a HUGE Sex in the City fan.  In fact I probably learned most of what I thought about sex and relationships from watching this show (good and bad).  I mean, it was on when I was in college and I watched it religiously.  Over 10 years after that series finale, I still will

Serendipity

Fortunate Happenstance or Pleasant Surprise If you asked Paul what he was looking for when he started talking to me, I doubt he would say “the next great love of my life.”  When I started talking to Paul, it never entered my mind that this guy could be my husband.   I can tell you

Unanswered Prayers

“God’s timing doesn’t have to make sense, but it’s still perfect.  Trust him beyond your understanding.” I saw this quote on Facebook yesterday and found myself flooded with emotion.  4 1/2 years ago while going through my divorce I went to a Divorce Recovery Workshop offered at a local church.  At one of my meetings,

My Mid Year Review

While working out this morning,  I realized we are more than half way through the year.  Then I started reflecting on all of the things I wanted to accomplish this year and see if I am in fact in pace to meet those goals. I have daily goals, that flow into monthly goals, that have

Have you discovered the Secret?

A couple of days ago a Facebook friend posted a quote.  I found myself commenting on it without even really thinking.  I asked her about a book.  Told her that the quote instantly made me think of it.  That book got me through my divorce.    Over the last couple of days, I have been