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February Foodie PenPal Reveal: Wealth is Health

It’s that time again, already?!  The month of February flew by for sure.  This month I was paired with Aly of Aly’s Adventures, you can head over there to see the goodies I sent her.  I received my package from … Continue reading

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Wish Me Luck

Today, I signed up for my March race, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Although I know quite a few people running, I’m still trying to convince my dad to sign up (cough!).  The last race we ran together … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

This was waiting on my desk for me after school from two students.  Underneath is a handwritten note from them. Happy Valentine’s Day! How did you celebrate the day of love?

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I’m a Groupie

Call me what you will, but I am one happy groupie…of races that is.  If you will, travel through time with me.   One time, not too long ago, you were a groupie too.  You had your favorite all-boy band, you … Continue reading

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January Foodie Pen Pal Reveal: Satisfy My Sweet Tooth

This month, I sent my foodie pen pal package to Claire who is a blog reader from Texas.  When she became vegan about a year ago, she started reading blogs for ideas and recipes.  She’d love to start her own … Continue reading

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Yoga & Native Foods with Bloggers

This afternoon, I finished a nine mile run.  Woohooo!  My half marathon in Austin is only three weeks away and I can’t wait to get my hands on that bling! Last night, some wonderful Chicago bloggers met up for some … Continue reading

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GrubWithUs at El Nuevo Mexicano with The Veggie Next Door

I spotted this tweet from Diana a few weeks ago. I had never heard of GrubWith Us or Mercy for Animals, but I had read about Veggie Next Door’s other great food adventures & I wanted in! After a few … Continue reading

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MLK Weekend in DC

I decided to make an impromptu trip to DC for the long weekend.  I got an email from Continental with weekend specials and there was a cheap flight to DC, so I decided to go.  I have a lot of … Continue reading

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10 Days of Running

I made a resolution to become more dedicated to running this year.  When I tried for my first marathon, back in 2008, I felt the strongest as a runner and was the most consistent.  I want to get back there!  … Continue reading

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All of the Lights

Isn’t the city just beautiful under a moonlit sky?  I’m very thankful to be where I am.

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