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Lesson #16: Never lose sight of your goals

I am officially a professional writer. In high school, I knew I wanted to enter a profession that had the primary responsibility of writing. I would write stories about my everyday occurrences using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher well before I knew about blogs. I never thought about becoming an astronaut, a movie

Recap: New York City Half Marathon

I had the post-race blues. I ran my first half marathon in Philadelphia on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The time after the race was the perfect time to take a break. After 12 weeks of training, I earned it. Plus, holiday parties, foods and drinks helped distance my interest from running. I enjoyed the time off. […]

Two Days Until Race Day: 2015 New York City Half Marathon

Race day is Sunday. I trained for 12 weeks: running, speed work and strength exercises. All I have left to do is rest, stretch and run the streets of Manhattan! Here’s the debut of my race outfit: shorts, a long sleeves shirt and my American Cancer Society t-shirt. From the beginning, for me, this race […]

The Evergreen Rose

Roses are red, When they’re alive and when they’re dead, Yet their beauty never dies. One of my favorite things about crafting is that you can take almost anything and make it into something special. My newest crafts are proof of that. For Valentine’s Day this year, Jonathan gave me a beautiful boutique of roses. […]

Lesson # 15: Listen to your body

The human body is a curious specimen. Until recently, I rarely saw my body other than my physical nature: my hair; my arm; my leg; my toe. Yet, the human body is something much more than limbs and extremities. It is our best friend; our significant other; the being that knows us best. Lesson # […]