Top Row:Ziggy Chair (Urban Outfitters). Dwell Studio Peony Pillow (Target), (Homegoods) Middle Row: Gerber Sungold Daisy Ottoman (Target), (The Look See) Third Row: Billy Buttons and Daisies, Varlikt Vase (Ikea), (Dwell Studio) |
7.29.2011
Pinterest - Yellow and Gray
7.18.2011
You can't buy happiness. . .
I came across this image this morning while I was getting ready for work and it just seemed to fit perfectly on a day like today. 100 degrees and melting in Milwaukee - we all need a little ice cream!
7.14.2011
I survived the Summerfest Rock N' Sole Half Marathon!
On March 25, 2011 I made a official decision to sign up for what would soon be known as my greatest and most challenging fitness journey to date - the inaugural Summerfest Rock N' Sole Half Marathon. I decided to follow the renown half marathon training program created by Hal Higdon. Throughout the 12 week program, I found myself surprised at how quickly my endurance had increased. Many people had warned me that I might encounter the best runs of your life yet more often than not you will have runs that will make you want to give up - press on. So, press on I did. I slowly began to trust my training and tried my hardest to fit it in my often busy lifestyle.
July 10 quickly approached and I was a ball of nervous energy. It was 7:00 a.m. and it was sweltering (who knew it could get that hot in Milwaukee?). I sat with the thought of 13.1 miles and it made me anxious. "You got this - all that matters is finishing".
My cousin, Meg, and I at the starting line. We look very happy still. |
Hoan, sweet Hoan - from the perspective of my training runs |
Once I reached mile 11 we were alerted that there was severe alert due to the high temperaturs. Runners were to continue at their own risk.
Hoan Bridge aid stations ran out of cups, so athletes cupped their hands for a drink. So many runners were overcome by heat and dehydration that organizers posted black flags to officially cancel the race and warn runners to continue at their own risk. - Journal SentinelI knew the Brady Street bridge was a right in front of me so I pressed on and attempted to smile.
Trying hard to look like I'm not dying - nice closed eyes too. |
Rock N' Sole Half Marathon - 3:14:00 |
7.12.2011
In·spired
Ever since I can remember, I have always had the instinct to “GO”.
Go discover, go create, go dream, go fast, go explore, go celebrate (sometimes a little bit too much…)
I often don’t think of the outcome of what might happen if I go, I just simply pick up and do it. Yes, it has gotten me into some pretty sticky situations but more often than not, it has allowed me to discover some pretty neat things about myself and the world.
When I look back at all the times that I have answered my instinct, I have noticed that it left me feeling more compelled, more inspired to do it again. I hope to share some of the things that keep me inspired be it through hobbies, health, work, or just life in general.
Inspired: aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something.
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