Category Archives: Life

Sometimes saying no is ok

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

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

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

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

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

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 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

  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

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

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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Home no longer feels like home

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

I stand at the departure gate in Germany  with a heavy heart. Just the thought of going back to reality doesn’t seem so promising at this moment. The long 9 hour flight and the 5 hours of waiting for my … Continue reading →

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