It's Spring! You know what that means: Spring Cleaning! Yep, it's that time of year where everyone is cleaning their houses with the windows open while jamming to some happy tunes and wearing shorts and a tank top (finally!). You may find yourself craving cleanliness, organization, and the whole "out with the old, in with [...]
Six months ago I married the most wonderful man and had the dreamiest day of my life. Since then, we've done a lot of living and learning. Obviously we moved in together, integrated our lives, combined our bank accounts and everything we own, travelled together, and spent way more time together. We've had to make [...]
I can't stop thinking about the mood this day must have held. I've been putting myself in the place of the disciples all morning. Jesus was crucified yesterday and now he is sealed tightly in a tomb. What is happening? "And he rolled a great stone to the entrance of the tomb and went away. Mary [...]
Easter holds a special significance for me this year.Despite April 1st already being our six-month wedding anniversary, April Fool's Day, and the anniversary of my first half marathon, it holds yet another significant meaning in my life. I lost my dad four years ago, and April 1st would be his 52nd birthday this year. As [...]
I am a chronic but recovering people pleaser. When I was little, I was devastated when I got in trouble for running in the hall. For goodness sake, I still remember it 18 years later! In kindergarten I took a test with a broken piece of lead from my pencil, because I didn't want to [...]
I did it! I actually finished Whole30! More than anything else, I have learned that I can set my mind on something and really do it. There were so many days I wanted to quit and eat a donut (my biggest craving) but I stuck it out. You can bet I gave myself a pat on the [...]
Welcome back to my little series on my Whole30 experience! If you missed my last post about Days 1-10, go read that one, too. Those who know me know that I'm a huge detail person and hate cutting stories short or leaving out information, which is exactly why I had to make 3 separate posts [...]
