Over a decade ago my life consisted of college classes and work. Determined to graduate in five years after slacking off for the first three, my school schedule was packed. I also worked a lot. One of my jobs in college was at Nordstrom. In a rush from work to class, I made a mad dashContinue reading “Trapped in a Moment”
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Healing a Bruise
When Chet turned two, I decided I was ready to start exploring what I want to be when I grow up. We are done having children, and I’m currently withering away at my current job. With Chet turning two, I am ready to put him in preschool so he can interact with other kids. I’mContinue reading “Healing a Bruise”
#megsmiles
I won’t attempt to duplicate what others have already said so well on Facebook, on blogs, on instagram, on the great big world wide web. While others have been talking about this runner who so tragically died on her morning run last Monday, I have stayed quiet. I’ve been quiet not because the story didn’tContinue reading “#megsmiles”
Room to Breathe
Shedding. Stripped. Simplify. I’ve tossed around all these words since 2014 started. The concept is exactly what I need. I need less of everything in my life right now. While the root of all these words is exactly what I need, I just don’t like the words. They haven’t been working for me. Even ifContinue reading “Room to Breathe”
Starting the Year off with Balance
Today’s run objective: run an easy 4.5 miles. Definition of easy: 45 – 60 seconds slower than my half marathon goal race pace. Number translation: 9:30-9:45 minute mile pace. This run was going to be hard. My legs were feeling fresh from a rest day. I was ready to run. Go slow, go slow, goContinue reading “Starting the Year off with Balance”
Kristy Maute 