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Miles I've Run in 2012

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Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.
-Amby Burfoot
HOLY MASSAGE BATMAN!

HOLY MASSAGE BATMAN!

A few months back I learned that Rick’s mom has been seeing a chiropractor and getting a somewhat regular massage. I also learned that her insurance was picking up this cost!! Hmmm… Would our insurance cover that? Yep. It sure does. Found out our insurance covers 40 annual visits and after our modest deductible we’re ...Read More

May 4, 2012 1 Comment Running
My dog is a candy ass

My dog is a candy ass

I’ve been thinking about starting to run with Rogue on a regular basis. I’m not sure about running through my town with her because of the crazy dogs that come out of their backyards and surprise you… but when I’m running the prairie path trail having her along would be nice for sure. So on ...Read More

May 3, 2012 Leave a reply Running
I ran my first 5k!

I ran my first 5k!

I can’t believe I haven’t written about this yet! What’s the point of me even having a blog if I can’t find make the time to blog about THIS?!?!? I ran my first official 5k on 4/22/12! My time was the best I’ve ever run 3.1 miles. But first let me preface this post with ...Read More

May 2, 2012 5 Comments Running
New Collection! Fresh Blossom

New Collection! Fresh Blossom

I finally have a new collection this week! Introducing Fresh Blossom just in time for spring! And there’s a HUGE 40.5% off sale at ScrapGirls through the 29th so you can snag this new collection and ALL MY PRODUCTS for a very nice discount! Fresh Blossom contains 16 papers, 56 embellishments, 22 word art pieces and 2 ...Read More

When it snows just look up

When it snows just look up

Last night we had a few inches of that heavy wet yucky snow dumped on us. I know I shouldn’t complain. It has been a VERY MILD winter this year in Chicago. Last year around this time we were still seeing piles and piles of snow everywhere from our 20+ inch snowfall in one day. ...Read More

February 24, 2012 1 Comment My Ramblings
Time for an Ass Kicking

Time for an Ass Kicking

So I went back to the gym on Tuesday. I have gotten so off track since I was sick earlier this month. It was time for an ass kicking intervention. I’ve been telling myself that I really needed to get back to lifting weights not just doing cardio. My plan is to go back to what I ...Read More

February 24, 2012 Leave a reply Running
What the hell, Jen? Wake up!

What the hell, Jen? Wake up!

After I re-did my blog back in January it seems like I derailed with everything.  All my good intentions flew right out the window. I ran but not every day like I wanted. I thought about blogging and even started a list of topics to write about but never actually WROTE anything. I took some ...Read More

February 17, 2012 4 Comments My Ramblings
Very Cool and Nerdy

Very Cool and Nerdy

I saw this product on Design Milk this morning and thought it was a very cool idea so I went off to the vendor site. While the product is cool … the graphic on Idea Paint‘s homepage with all the mathematics formulas is… WAY NERDY COOL!  I’ll take me some just like that! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE ...Read More

January 20, 2012 2 Comments My Ramblings
January 2012 Running Goals

January 2012 Running Goals

I ran somewhat regularly from July-Nov of last year. I didn’t run much in December. I think I got to run twice maybe three times and that’s it. And by running I mean run for about 20-30 minutes with a few 30 second walk breaks in there somewhere (sometimes a few minutes of walking).  I ...Read More

January 11, 2012 2 Comments Running
Welcoming 2012

Welcoming 2012

I’ve been thinking about what my word for 2012 will be.  In order to figure out where I want to go this year, I stopped and took a look back at the last two years to see where I’ve been. 2010 2010 was the year I came to terms with my failed business partnership and ...Read More

January 8, 2012 5 Comments My Ramblings