The Stroehmann Back on My Feet 5-Miler fell on the same day as the Bearathon in Waco, which is the half marathon I have ran for the past two years. I was a little disappointed to not be running it again this year. The race, known as the "Toughest Half in Texas," raises money for …
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My first glimpse of Philadelphia was from an airplane as I flew into the airport this past April. Flying in to spend the weekend in Jersey. I was in awe of the massive sports complexes clustered together, the skyline, the naval shipyard... It was all pretty much a blur since I was seeing it so …
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Getting out and exploring Jersey is something I wanted to do as soon as I got here. I just love to explore, discover & experience new things when I have time. But I was a little hesitant to get out on my own. This whole state is new territory & I have to rely …
When I first got here, nothing was familiar. It felt a little disorienting considering I've never really lived anywhere outside of Texas. Even I felt unfamiliar. I looked the same, except for my frizzy hair (which I detail in a previous post). Was I a Jersey girl now? Was I still a Texas girl? Can …
I've been asked what I'm missing about not being in Texas. Of course I miss my family and friends, but it's the food! Specifically BBQ & Mexican food! Mmm. There is just something about brisket. It just hits the spot! Doesn't matter whether it's sliced or chopped, on a bun, (even a slice of bread), …
Turning 30 was something I never expected to do. I assumed, as did most people who knew me, I would have killed myself or done something reckless that would have gotten me killed; considering I spent my late teens and 20’s spiraling out of control after being raped when I was 16. Living with undiagnosed …