I just realized I never gave you all part 2 of our Hawaii adventure, and that’s a shame because it was honestly my favorite part of the trip. My boys (twin, 18) and I spent 10 days in Hawaii last summer. The first part of our adventure was spent on Oahu so please go read […]
Gap Year Update – Shopping and Dreaming
The start of The Gap Year is still a few months off, but my researching, dreaming and planning is in full swing! As a firm believer in planning being a big part of the enjoyment of travel, this is one of my favorite parts of this journey so far. Which has really not even started yet, […]
Things I’m Loving Right Now And Things That Are On My Nerves
Just a quick check in on this gorgeous fall day! I hope you are all doing fantastically well; that your significant others are appreciating all you bring to their lives, that your children are being obedient and courteous, and that your dog hasn’t thrown up on the floor . . . . And if all […]
Oahu! Part One of Our Hawaii Adventure
ALOHA! Just two weeks ago, myself and my 2 teenaged sons, Matt and William, returned from our amazing trip to Hawaii! If you follow me on all the social media things (which I hope you do!), much of what I’ll write here you’ll already know from my NUMEROUS posts during our 10 day Hawaii adventure, […]
The People I Met in Hawaii
When we travel, it’s for the places. But for me, it’s also for the people. I love to hear people’s stories and I am always amazed at how they will open up to you if you just ask the right questions. As humans, we all have a story to share. They’re not right or wrong […]
5 Rules For My Family Vacation
We leave in 2 days for a 10 day Hawaiian vacation, just the twins and me, and I am excited, truly I am. However, I’m getting ready to enter into that place before vacation where there’s way too much to do and not enough me so I thought I’d take a minute to write some […]
Things I’m Loving Right Now
Since my new shift from full time to part time, I am truly leaning in to the extra margin and having a ball! Such a great time of the year and this has been such a fun week that I thought I’d share a few of the amazing things I’m loving right now: being an […]
Skirt Sports $75 Gift Card Giveaway! And A quick training update
Well, here we are, a mere 7 weeks away from the RnR Savannah! And where am I in my training? (for those of you just here for the giveaway, scroll down. I get it. I’m busy, too. But maybe come back another time when we can hang out for a bit?) Well, it’s going a […]
My First Skirt – How Skirt Sports Changed What I Wear When I Run
I first started running at the age of 35. I ran my first marathon when I was 39. And just last week, at the age of 45, I ran yet another half. I can honestly tell you I’ve lost count of how many races I’ve run but I know it’s in the dozens. Running is, […]