story of my life
Today started like every other morning I need to run… racing the clock. I rushed to get Diem on the potty so we can continue on this “no accident” streak, I made breakfast, got my kids to EAT the breakfast which takes an old priest and a young priest as it is, dressed all of…
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I have put this off long enough. Almost a year ago this month, I started on my second novel, The Quiet Ones. I wanted to make it feel completely different than my first to prove (mostly to myself) that I could push myself creatively. We All Fall Down will always be one of my favorite stories. I…
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So many things I want to include in this post and wondering how to get them all squeezed in within an appropriate word count. I’m currently sitting on a completed manuscript that I (only by sheer determination) was able to finish editing in time for this week. The week of all weeks. Potty Training week. …
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The last couple weeks have been a learning curve of sorts. I am still figuring out the balance between momming – training – writing – wife’ing but within each of those is another balancing act in itself. While I LIKE to have some kind of outside activity to do with the girls, the heat…
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I was talking to my good friend last night about the frustrations of the unknown. It’s a realm in which many different career paths can leave you and some are a bit easier to navigate than others. Also, other factors can make the unknown less stressful, like not having children to consider, a mortgage, comfort…
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For the last 2 weeks I cleaned up my diet again and was relieved as hell to see that my stamina and mileage improved a TON! I still have trouble with snacking on the bad things, but I’m human and training is tough. The more you exercise/run, the more starving you feel ALL day long.…
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This week proved that keeping a positive mind and outlook will yield good results! Getting back on track with cleaner eating (I feel) also helped in keeping my mind clear and my runs stronger. My kids seemed to know I was considering waking up a little earlier to get out before the heat rolled…
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I have been asked many times to show my workouts on my blog however, I feel REALLY goofy doing that so I’m trying to figure out the least embarrassing way to film myself. So, be patient… BUT – here are my must-have fresh foods that I shove into the fridge every week. I do the…
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This week could have been better, but I’m going to just focus on the fact that I put in the miles however pitiful they were. I know everyone who runs religiously and everything you read says you need the carbs for energy and recovery, but they are just NOT my friend. I find that my…
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Week 1 was not bad! It’s REALLY hot and humid, much sooner it seems this year than last, but I hit my goals and that’s all that matters. I did have a friend recommend these hydration tablets which will come in handy the longer my runs get. It’s so easy to get dehydrated in this…
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