Category Archives: Life

2 steps forward and 5 steps back

Posted on November 13, 2017 by my random musings

I have sat staring at my computer for days trying to write.  But days or even weeks seem to go by and words just fail me. Between being in an accident where my car was totaled and training and running … Continue reading →

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Sometimes saying no is ok

Posted on October 7, 2017 by my random musings

My friends or at least most of my friends always tell me I am very nice. Then again there are those who probably think I am not nice….those people better take a number and stand in line. I have time … Continue reading →

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Trying to be perfect is my shortcoming

Posted on October 3, 2017 by my random musings

It has been a while since I sat at my favorite coffee shop to write and people watch. But it has been a while since I even had any down time for anything that was not working or running. While … Continue reading →

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Things end, but memories last forever

Posted on August 31, 2017 by my random musings

Four year ago today, I ran my first ever half marathon. I remember standing at the start line feeling anxious, questioning my ability to do it but yet telling myself I could do this. I turn and see him standing … Continue reading →

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I finally call myself a runner

Posted on August 29, 2017 by my random musings

I never called myself a runner, at least not until recently. Despite the fact that I run miles and miles and have run numerous half marathons and a marathon  and training to run the Marine Corps Marathon this year, I … Continue reading →

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Training my mind to overcome everything

Posted on June 12, 2017 by my random musings

Finding the time to put on my shoes and going for a run recently has been challenging. I wake up with every intention of going to run a few miles to clear my mind, however, when the time rolls around, … Continue reading →

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Exploring new places

Posted on April 30, 2017 by my random musings

My heart was racing as I was driving towards the airport to pick him up. It has been two years since we last saw each other and so much has happened in that time that I was not sure if … Continue reading →

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The fine line of friendships

Posted on April 14, 2017 by my random musings

  It is 2 am and I am suddenly woken up by a dream. I lay staring at the fan go round and round. I keep counting the blades, one, two, three, four, five, and on and on I go, … Continue reading →

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PICKING UP THE PIECES ISN’T ALWAYS EASY

Posted on April 13, 2017 by my random musings

It has been a few weeks since I have been back in the US and I have to say adjusting to being back has been harder than I thought it would be. Maybe it is the fact that I am … Continue reading →

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My ides of March 

Posted on March 28, 2017 by my random musings

It’s almost 3 am as I lay in bed listening to the silence. I strain my ears hoping to hear something, but all I hear is the echo of the silence. One of my favorite songs comes to mind  “hello … Continue reading →

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