Thursday afternoon I had coffee with my friend from Roc Solid Foundation. It was the first time sitting down with him since I turned down his job offer earlier this year. I was nervous and excited, but I knew it was long over due. After we talked and caught up, he asked me a question inContinue reading “Exposed. “
Category Archives: Goals
Chasing the 5k: Virginia Beach Rock n Roll 5k
“When there is nothing left to lose, we find the true self—the self that is whole, the self that is enough, the self that no longer looks to others for definition, or completion, or anything but companionship on the journey.” ~Elizabeth Lesser, Broken Open My 5k personal best was set in November of 2013. IContinue reading “Chasing the 5k: Virginia Beach Rock n Roll 5k”
Living the Layers: Stuck
I made a promise to myself. In this new chapter, I’d learn to Live the Layers. I’d remember what makes me feel alive. I’d embrace the change. I wouldn’t allow myself to shrink or hide. I wouldn’t strip myself of all the layers I love when life felt overwhelming or like it was too much.Continue reading “Living the Layers: Stuck”
Race Recap: Allen Stone 5k
“For me, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit I raise the bar, and by clearing each level I elevate myself. At least that’s why I’ve put in the effort day after day: to raise my own level. I’m no great runner, by anyContinue reading “Race Recap: Allen Stone 5k”
Standing on the Shoreline
Shortly after the sun rose, the boys made their way up the stairs to enjoy breakfast with an ocean view. Beach play immediately followed. As our caravan of kids made their way to the crashing waves, one kid was left behind. Four is hard. Four is no longer a baby, but it isn’t quite aContinue reading “Standing on the Shoreline”
Kristy Maute 