If you've somehow stumbled across this blog, chances are you're fairly familiar with social media, and so, like me, since July 1, you've been seeing a multitude of reminders on how we're half way through the year. Given the kinds of accounts that I follow, this means that I've been reminded vociferously about how I... Continue Reading →
Transitions.
This week has been all about welcoming the new year. From re-establishing old habits to forming new ones, this has been a week of transition in many ways. As I put away (or got rid of in the case of holiday treats that were still left in the house) the straggling holiday decorations, my mood... Continue Reading →
I Ran runDisney Virtually This Year . . . and LOVED It!
So many beloved athletic events have had to change in order to implement COVID restrictions — but don’t let these changes stop you from participating! I’ll never forget the first time I learned about runDisney. We had just arrived in Orlando and were aboard the Magical Express, making our way to our hotel, when I saw the signs... Continue Reading →
On Wonder
won  ∙  der noun a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable verb desire or be curious to know something; feel doubt Wonder was the word I chose for my One Little Word this year.  I've chose a word for the year every year for the past few years,... Continue Reading →
10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Ran My First runDisney Event
It's no secret - I LOVE runDisney races! Â There are a million reasons why the Disney runs are so magical - the amazing community of runners in the races, the on-course entertainment, and all the fun and excitement surrounding the races just to name a few. Â And there are a million other runDisney fanatics that... Continue Reading →
Why I #runDisney
Goodness . . . it's been a LONG time since my last post. Â And while I've missed jotting down my musings here, there's been a few things going on . . . like a little kitchen renovation project . . . and gardening season . . which, after several days of planting, is turning into... Continue Reading →
54. Memories to Last a Lifetime
We've just returned from a magical family trip to Disney World. Â As is to be expected, the kids loved every minute of it. Â And the Husband and I Â . . . well . . .we had a pretty good time too. Â It's hard not to have a good time when you're in the happiest place... Continue Reading →
27. Planning for Disney Part II
So, we bit the bullet and booked our plane tickets for our next Disney trip. Â All of a sudden, all the reservations I had made "just in case" became realities, and over the past few days I started to get to work on the super fun task of planning the nitty-gritty details of our trip... Continue Reading →
20. DisneyWorld – Planning Can Make for a More Magical Trip
Disney has come up a LOT as I've made my way through the the week.  Not that this has been entirely coincidental.  I did have my brief flirtation with the idea of a runDisney event  (although I'm not sure I've entirely abandoned this idea . . . anyone want to do one with me??) which... Continue Reading →
A Moment of Gratitude
I was mid-workout at the gym today when I saw something out of the corner of my eye that struck me so deeply I needed to pause and take a moment of gratitude for where I am in life, and the fact that some days I am blessed with, and can appreciate, moments of pure... Continue Reading →
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