I am sure I am not alone when I say that there are times in my life I have made the "safe" choice rather than choosing what I really wanted. Maybe you didn't talk to someone you found attractive or interesting and now you wonder, "What if..." Perhaps you wanted to take a trip somewhere… Continue reading Faith and Fear
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Fifteen Years and Counting
During my adolescence, I did not attract much attention from boys. I attributed this to the fact that I was not pretty enough, when it was more likely because I was not very self-confident. I never really had a boyfriend during my middle school or high school years, just a few dates here and there.… Continue reading Fifteen Years and Counting
Giving my Heart and Soles
I have been reflecting on my race last Sunday at the Eau Claire Half Marathon. It was my first solo race in nearly two years and I had been looking forward to it for weeks. I was more than half way through my training for the Run 4 Troops marathon at the end of June… Continue reading Giving my Heart and Soles
A Time to Every Purpose
While I do not love harsh winters, one of the things I love about Wisconsin is the changing seasons. I love variety and there is something special about each season. The budding trees, newly blooming flowers, and promise of new beginnings each spring, cool summer nights looking at the stars and catching fire flies, chilly… Continue reading A Time to Every Purpose
New Year, Same Me
It is the time of year for new beginnings. Each time the calendar turns to January 1st, we have the opportunity to start with a clean slate, regardless of how the previous year went. The excitement of starting over and the promise of being a "better" you can get to anyone, particularly when we live… Continue reading New Year, Same Me
Poems from the Heart
I would not consider myself a writer by nature, but the older I get and the more life experience I gain, the more I seem to gravitate toward writing. It has been especially helpful to me in my eating disorder recovery. During the times when my heart feels heavy and my mind is swimming with… Continue reading Poems from the Heart
Redefined Runner 