Meet the Parents
Let me preface this by saying, I have no pictures. I was a terrible blogger and took zero pictures of what ended up being a very fun and productive weekend. I wish I did, but I want to write it all...
View Articlethis weekend and a look ahead
Even though I just wrapped the most wonderful month of my life, you know how it is when you get back from vacation. It’s hard readjusting to real life. Throw in Daylight Savings Time or ending Daylight...
View ArticleAll liquids all the time
Hi there! Just checking in to update everyone on my pre-colonoscopy preparations. I woke up feeling a little nervous, but my really wonderful doctor’s office called and answered all my questions, so...
View ArticleWeekend Pictures
Because there’s been a whole lot of seriousness and a whole lot of words up in this piece lately (and more to come… sorry… kind of), I figured we’d take a nice picture break. sleeping...
View ArticleLong Branch Half Training Week 5
What a week! We hunted for houses and visited another wedding venue. Life feels like it’s moving at warp speed, and oddly I’m not too stressed. I’m really just trying to take it all in and enjoy it. I...
View ArticleIt’s my birthday!
It’s my birthday! I’m 26 today! I don’t really have too much to say other than it’s been another amazing year. It’s been the best year of my life, and I’m so excited for all the amazing things...
View ArticleLong Branch Half Training Week 7
Training… it’s going. That’s really all I can say about this cycle. I haven’t been paying any attention to pace, and I stopped doing the speedwork and tempo runs a few weeks ago. Shockingly (hah) I’m...
View ArticleHouse Hunting: The Home Inspection
I’ll keep this post short and sweet as the house hunting saga has been particularly long-winded. After our offer was accepted and we went “under contract” we had the option of scheduling a home...
View Articletomorrow…
is the day we close on our first home Just wanted to pop in and mention that as a partial explanation of why I’ve had nothing to say in a long time. Actually, I’ve had quite a lot to say, but I’m a...
View ArticleDay in the Life: Jersey City
I had a lot of fun in college. Consequently, it’s hard to really remember much of that time. Kidding. Seriously though, I have a bizarrely strong memory for facts, figures, names and faces, but I have...
View ArticleWork it out: 7/1/13
Hi there and Happy 4th of July! Is it ok to write that on July 8th? I don’t know. Mid week holidays throw me off. I’m not officially training for anything, but I am following a little training plan...
View ArticleWork it out: 7/8/13
Monday- 3 miles outside after dinner. I tried a new thing Monday. When I came home at 6:30 it was still 95* so I decided to try eating first and running once the sun was almost down. It was mostly...
View ArticleWork it out: 7/15/13
The post with too many words. You’ve been warned. Monday- 3 miles at late o’ clock with my best running buddy. I did not expect to enjoy this run on a Monday evening after a night of really restless...
View ArticleWallflowers
Are you ready for another house project update? I feel like I devote so much of my free time to the house that it just deserves a little blog attention. All things considered, we were pretty lucky when...
View ArticleWork it out: 7/22/13
Monday- Planned rest day. I actually don’t mind running on Mondays, so it was weird to take off, but I swapped my run for having way too much fun eating sushi with a friend I definitely don’t see...
View ArticleOn the Hudson
Housekeeping note: I’m attempting to add some structure to the blog. I’m going to try out specific posts linked to specific days of the week for consistency/a better blend of posts. I’m not going to be...
View Article12 years
I can’t believe it’s been 12 years. I still felt a knot in my stomach when I woke up today. I still cried listening to the radio coverage of the various memorials taking place across the country. I’m...
View ArticleThat’s why I’m marrying you.
This is going to be mushy. I’ll try and keep it brief. You’ve been warned. The background is: I’m making an effort to keep up with the day to day more. I get into these ruts where I find myself willing...
View ArticleRace Recap: 2013 Newport Half Marathon
I’m going to keep this short since I’ve already reported on this race, and it’s a little overdue anyway. As always, The Newport Half Marathon in Jersey City was great! Chris and I carbed up with a big...
View ArticleWeekend things
Oh what a fun weekend this was! It actually threatened to be detailed on the Friday commute home when my first train made me miss my second train by minutes. I was not a happy camper, but I handled it...
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