Life

Make today your best today possible

I told my husband yesterday that I needed a good book. He handed me Dale Carnegie’s book How To Stop Worrying and Start Living. The thing about picking up a good book is that you may find yourself desiring to build the best possible version of yourself. It is very possible to feel moved and… Continue reading Make today your best today possible

The Triathlon

The Triathlon: First combo 

I asked my husband today how he thought I should approach my training for the triathlon. Should I just start combining running and cycling? He said he read my post about feeling the nervous butterflies and yes that I should start there because water is my element so the run and cycling is what I… Continue reading The Triathlon: First combo 

Life · My Writing Journey

About a girl: a deeper connection 

I feel like I am beginning a new chapter in life, and this first page in my book begins with God.  For some time now I have felt this desire to connect with God on a deeper level. We are a family that prays together and goes to church together, which I love. I’m ready… Continue reading About a girl: a deeper connection 

Life · Photos & Words

Your wings

Thursday has been one of my favorite days lately (along with Saturday and Sunday) but Thursdays have their own little special moment for me because it’s my blogging day. The only thing is as much a I would love to write something lengthier, I am feeling so tired right now, all I want to do… Continue reading Your wings

Marriage

Heart of a Champion

This one is very dear and close to my heart, and being the sentimental gal that I am, I can’t help but get a bit choked up and teary eyed as I begin to write this. Today is my husband’s birthday, not only is he celebrating his 35th, but today is also the second phase… Continue reading Heart of a Champion

Life

I’m excited, I’m inspired, Cheers to Writing!

My husband and I are planning on making a list of the goals we have in mind for this year so that we have a better idea of what we want to accomplish. I think this is great because it’s nice to have a little road map in life. It doesn’t mean we’re going to follow it… Continue reading I’m excited, I’m inspired, Cheers to Writing!

Life

My Heart Is Just Not In It

Lately I’ve been finding that I’m writing more because I committed to “postaday2011” and not because my heart is in it. This is in large part due to the fact that school and other life activities are absorbing much of my time, thinking, and effort. In the past few days by the time I make it to the computer (or my… Continue reading My Heart Is Just Not In It

Life

Neil Pasricha: The 3 A’s of awesome | Video on TED.com

Neil Pasricha: The 3 A’s of awesome | Video on TED.com. Today’s optimism and inspiration comes from this video that my husband shared with me last night. Most, or maybe all of you, may have come across Neil Pasricha’s blog 1000 awesome things, which can be found at the following link http://1000awesomethings.com/, but just in case there is one… Continue reading Neil Pasricha: The 3 A’s of awesome | Video on TED.com

Life

“Write Something” A little inspiration for the writer in all of us

My husband just finished reading Atul Gawande’s book “Better”, which is all about the hospital world, and yesterday he shared a paragraph with me that instantly made me smile and reminded me to continue to believe in my writing, myself, and in my blog. It was just what I needed to read after going through some self doubt and… Continue reading “Write Something” A little inspiration for the writer in all of us