Usually it's me. I either get the head cold at the end of a trip, or right when I get back (Spoiler: I got sick too, lol). It was TeenThing's turn this time. The first day she really started feeling it was a gorgeous sunny day. I really didn't want to stay inside all day, …
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Okay, So over the holidays I decided that I seriously needed to keep moving this year. Not just for my physical health, but for my mental health. I sat and muddled about a fall half marathon. I wanted something close to home (because I am without my own vehicle, and would need to acquire …
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The Month, Not a PersonJune:The month where summer starts.We (kind of) get warmer weather.Kids are gearing up for their summer vacation.Everything is in full bloom.June:The month I was diagnosed with a mental illness 5 years ago.The month I was lost.The month I broke down.Photo courtesy of the American Psychological AssociationEvery year I mull this over. …
It seems like forever since my Half MarathonI recovered.I took some time off from running. (Work and family stuff has kept me busy over the past little while.)Celebrated my Dad's 65th Birthday in Cape Breton with a big feast at my Aunt and Uncle's place in Boularderie. Then once I got home and settled, I sat …
RunningPost Plague Amy had a couple of runs during the week with some gym time. Easing back into it. I am loving my new Brooks Glycerin 13s :)The weather has been dicey here, but I lucked in with my timing. Lots of core work and some legs/glute work (deadlifts anyone?).Ahhhhhh Burger WeekThe week when restaurants …
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But First....MigrainesI had one of the most EVIL migraines in a very long time on Sunday.It was a very yucky SundayIt all started out with what I thought was a just a bad headache....but NO. It turned on it's hatred full strength. Nausea, dry heaving, and all kinds of evil pain. I had to take …
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Hemp Heart Awesomeness and GIVEAWAY!Here we go my fit friends.I am a lover of food, those of you who follow me know that (well, food and coffee!!).I was asked to do a hemp heart review with Manitoba Harvest :)What ARE hemp hearts??Well, hemp is a species of Cannabis sativa. Hemp is NOT the same as …
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Yes, I Have a Surgery Date!Relief is in sight!! Happy Dance all around!When I arrived home last evening after getting the new hairs (check out my FaceBook Page for pics!) I checked my voicemail.*Insert Angelic Music Here*There was a message from the Surgeon's Assistant telling me off I go for surgery on February 18th.Happy is …
So I was nominated by my Twitter runner bud Rod over at Runnersmythos to answer these 12 questions so that ya'll can learn some more about little ole ME!Here we go, hang on for dear life!1. Four names that people call me, other than my real name:Mom - well this one is obvious. I have …
Okay, Are You Ready?? I will do a pic post today ;)Christmas Eve - Spotted Christmas CarCandied Bacon on my cupcake after Turkey Dinner #3Christmas Day - My "Greg" was good to me! xoChristmas Day with Auntie - Turkey Dinner #4I now scare my kitties with my Yeti Feet I got for Christmas :)I logged 13,800 …
Screaming Into the Void 