Yay for 2012


Today it dawned on me what an amazing year I’m having thus far.  I think about where I was this time last year, at my heaviest weight, finances in shambles, completely unhappy with where I was at, and I am amazed at how much has improved over the course of a year.  I am twenty […]

Setting a good example


Over the last few months, I’ve gotten to learn about all the many benefits of running on a regular. And boy, there are plenty. Weight loss Higher energy levels Race day and runner’s high Confidence boost as you run a new distance and run faster miles The disappearing fat in my legs The sense of […]

The compost project


This is our third year of project compost.  Over three years ago, my husband and I made another commitment to help our planet.  We already recycled, used Eco friendly cleaning products, and went the Earth-friendly route as often as possible, and each year we’ve made a life style change that would benefit planet earth.  As […]

22 and counting


I stepped on the scale today and was pleased as punch to see that I’ve kept of another pound and a half since my last weigh in.  Total pounds kept off: 22.  Pounds to go: 18 (at least).  I’d like to get down to my pre-nursing school/pre-first baby pregnancy weight, which would require a total […]

Keeping a clean and organized home


Keeping my house clean and organized isn’t something that comes to me naturally. By nature, I’ve always been a little bit sloppy and a pack rat. That started to change when my husband and I bought our first house. When we bought our house, usable storage capacity was not at the top of must-have list. […]