Kristen Farrell

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 # […]

Lesson #14: Make your life happier to overcome unhappiness

It’s the most miserable time of year. The holidays are long over. It’s snowing every other day. Several areas are encountering record-breaking conditions, whether it’s below-zero temperatures or snow accumulations. The weather is enough of a reason to make someone feel depressed. Yet, the weather is the least of our

Lesson #13: You will find your Romeo

For my first ever Throwback Thursday post, I want to share a story that I wrote in 2011; a story that I never published. It’s a story that most college graduates can relate to in some way, shape or form, especially individuals who graduated during a time of a rocky job market. Also, it’s a […]