Learning in Africa
My trip and time in Africa.
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Father’s Day
I chronicle my life on this blog. I often get personal on my life, but don’t include too much of my extended or even my kids. My mother can kill me once I get back in the country. This post is dedicated to my grandfather. This Father’s Day started out like any other. My husband […]
Africa…Here I come?!
In less than a week, I leave for Kenya, Africa. I am scared, excited and any other adjective that would describe sheer panic. I will have limited access to my cell phone, my family and really anything that connects me to the my world. Not the outside world because I will be traveling beyond […]
Why am I running the Chicago Marathon?
Why am I a marathoner? Why did I choose this marathon? This marathon is awesome! This is my second time running the Chicago Marathon. I loved running downtown with all the people cheering me on. It was amazing to see everyone holding signs for their loved ones. My mom and sister came with me that […]
M & M’s : Marathons & Monday’s update
I have really begun the hardcore training. Work is winding down for the summer and more time is being devoted to my running. It is also becoming nicer outside. Well, it’s really hot. This week was my first “long” run Sunday. I was suppose to get up early and run before brunch with friends. My […]
5 ways to help this working mom…
I had the privilege of staying home with my children for three years. I loved every aspect of that season of my life. I loved the play dates, lunch dates, dates with my girls and being able to set my schedule (under the demand of my kids) as needed. I could make doctors appointments in […]
M & M’s
” The biggest mistake an athlete can make is to be afraid of making one” L. Ron Hubbard Training is one of those endurances in my life that I find particularly difficult is finding time. I am “part-time” teacher that actually works full-time. I am finding that I have every excuse in the book not […]
Who am I?
Hello, My name is… (click here for a music video) “Hello, my name is defeat. I know you recognize me. Just when you think you can win, I’ll drag you right back down again. Til you’ve lost all belief” is pouring through my head this week. This song, this moment of truth. This song, Hello, My Name,is […]
M&M’s
Last week, I was supposed to start my training for the upcoming marathon season. As a seasoned runner, I had to listen to my body. I have issues with my body that are unexplainable in this moment. I have the privilege of health care and am able to go to specialist to figure out what […]
Stuck
I just finished a documentary entitled Stuck. This documentary is based on families trying to adopt children internationally. I watched as families struggled to get their children home from various countries. It was heartbreaking to watch. It was heartbreaking to watch even more because I know a family with a daughter that is stuck. […]
Life is a marathon 