Journey to Joy
Fridays are usually a time to kick back and bask in the joy of two whole days of freedom stretched out in front of me. But I also take this time to think back on the week and see what … Continue reading →
View ArticleRecipe Revisited: Chocolate Pumpkin Torte
My family does not dig pumpkin pie. Or pumpkin scones. Or pumpkin cookies. Or really anything with the word pumpkin in it. This means that I have to be pretty creative for how to incorporate this fruit...
View ArticleFitgirls: Motivation or Distraction?
No, that’s not me. Nope, that’s not me either. I know, BIG surprise! *Cue laughter. All jokes aside, these women have been haunting me. Okay, haunting is a bit dramatic. Let’s just say that I have been...
View ArticleDon’t be a commitment-phobe
“The mature human being goes about doing what needs to be done regardless of whether that person feels great or terrible. Knowing that you are the kind of person with that kind of self-control brings...
View ArticleI Looked Up
Do you remember learning how to ride a bike for the first time? How it felt? The thoughts that crossed your mind? My memories are vivid, considering my first bike-riding experience was a little over a...
View ArticleSmall Steps: Fitblogger Feature
Ever get so lost in the idea of achieving a big goal, only to forget why you started in the first place? This has been a recurring thought these past few months, especially with regard to my fitness...
View ArticleThe Time I Ran Away to Europe
We stood there facing the rising sun peeking behind the gorgeous spires and turrets of the castle, watching the reds and oranges bleed through the sky and across our faces. I looked at my companions....
View ArticleThere Once Was a Girl
There once was a girl who thought she was the problem. She let herself be manipulated into thinking that it was all her fault. What happened replayed in her mind over and over again until the memory...
View ArticleTransformation Tuesday: No Such Thing as Failures
Celebrating our biggest challenges is a way to stay focused on the vision we have for ourselves. I don’t believe in failures. Or at least, I don’t believe that the efforts we expend on the journey go...
View ArticleA Woman’s Intuition
A bit of visual inspiration today from my tea. When was the last time you felt innocent? Did you trust your naiveté or did you scoff at the supposed silliness of looking at the world through such a...
View ArticleWednesday Inspiration
What are your tips to stay motivated? How do you keep your eyes on the prize? Share your stories in the comments below! Keep paying it forward and stay healthy!
View ArticleForgive Yourself Before Anyone Else Today
As important as it is to let go of conflict with others by forgiving them, it’s just as important for you to let go of the negative self-talk and forgive yourself in the process. Sometimes the reasons...
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