Kristy

Resign | A Starting Place

re·sign /rəˈzīn/ verb 1. voluntarily leave a job or other position 2. accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided. Sitting across from my therapist — yes, another blog is starting within the four walls of my therapist’s office. I used to do my best thinking on the trails. Lately it happens on the white couchContinue reading “Resign | A Starting Place”

This is motherhood these days.

As I tucked myself into bed, I pulled my blankets up to my chin. It was one of the first chilly nights of the year. First I pulled up the sheet followed by my quilt. On top of that, I pulled my down comforter in close. One. Two. Three. Three blankets felt like the magicContinue reading “This is motherhood these days.”

Fine.

I walked into my therapist’s office and made myself comfortable on her cozy white couch. For over two years now I have claimed the exact same spot on that couch — slightly off center favoring the left side (my left not hers). Just walking into the office puts me at ease. It’s a safe place.Continue reading “Fine.”

Where my real work begins

Two weeks ago, on the tail end of our family road trip, I chased Christian down the mountain that we had just climbed. He ran freely. He leaped from rock to rock with the confidence that the ground would support him. I tiptoed knowing any of the rocks could slip out from beneath me. IContinue reading “Where my real work begins”

Newport News One City Half Marathon | New PR. New Space to Dream.

You meet people. They change you. Late last summer, I met my friend and running coach, Kerry for happy hour. We were meeting to talk about my running and my goals in the disguise of sipping Moscow Mules. Her words were honest. The only thing between you and your goals is you. Look how manyContinue reading “Newport News One City Half Marathon | New PR. New Space to Dream.”