Archive: August 2010

I Fought the Root & the Root Won

When I fell I told myself: don’t write about this…. don’t write about this…. don’t write about this… I’m writing about this. Saturday morning was cool and for the first time in a month, I was looking forward to the long run in my prep for the Chicago 1/2 marathon. All I had to do

I Fought the Root & the Root Won

When I fell I told myself: don’t write about this…. don’t write about this…. don’t write about this… I’m writing about this. Saturday morning was cool and for the first time in a month, I was looking forward to the long run in my prep for the Chicago 1/2 marathon. All I had to do

I’m Aging & I Like It

I was 22 when I married Brandon. I was glad I was 22 because 21 sounded so young. At 22 the world started giving me more respect, which is why I’m desperately awaiting 30. I think 30 will be the best year of my life because people will stop considering me young and unable to

I’m Aging & I Like It

I was 22 when I married Brandon. I was glad I was 22 because 21 sounded so young. At 22 the world started giving me more respect, which is why I’m desperately awaiting 30. I think 30 will be the best year of my life because people will stop considering me young and unable to

Honestly Looking for Candor

My grandparents are (part) Macedonian so I grew up calling them Baba (Grandma) and Dedo (Grandpa). Sundays were big family dinners where the entire family gathered, ate, and drank. Holidays- especially Christmas- were always full of loud family and lots of presents (which sometimes came from my neon pink lipstick wearing, white hair teasing, always

Honestly Looking for Candor

My grandparents are (part) Macedonian so I grew up calling them Baba (Grandma) and Dedo (Grandpa). Sundays were big family dinners where the entire family gathered, ate, and drank. Holidays- especially Christmas- were always full of loud family and lots of presents (which sometimes came from my neon pink lipstick wearing, white hair teasing, always

Intentionally Making Room

I’m in a good place today. My thoughts are clear and walking through the fog is well, less… foggy. Is this what happens when I take time to care of my soul? Amazing. I haven’t spent a lot of time pondering my soul until recently (thanks to a ‘soul care’ friend ;). I guess I’ve

Intentionally Making Room

I’m in a good place today. My thoughts are clear and walking through the fog is well, less… foggy. Is this what happens when I take time to care of my soul? Amazing. I haven’t spent a lot of time pondering my soul until recently (thanks to a ‘soul care’ friend ;). I guess I’ve

Once Upon A Time…

Once upon a time I met Brandon and fell in love. Today marks the 6th year of our wedding day. Still love struck by him.

Once Upon A Time…

Once upon a time I met Brandon and fell in love. Today marks the 6th year of our wedding day. Still love struck by him.