Tag Archives: Love

So This is the New Year

A few days ago I was writing a letter to a very old friend of mine in Philly. Last year, her resolution was to be a better penpal. Well, that lasted approximately one letter. This year, we’ve started again. I … Continue reading

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Milwaukee Home

It’s been quite the 24 hours. I quit my job. I failed at book club this month (see also: Summerfest). I enjoyed a really great weeknight(!) with Manfriend. I had a weird day at work. I got new insurance. I … Continue reading

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Slow down, you.

Some days are just sent from the Universe with care. Well, all of them are, really. But some of them you know were assembled with immense purpose. Today symbolized a closing of sorts. The close of summer running weather. The close … Continue reading

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Finisher

If there’s one thing running has taught me, it’s that you can’t count on all days to be the same, but you can count on having more of them. Some runs are supremely easy; bounding down the road feeling as … Continue reading

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Counting (seemingly) Everything

There really should be a limit on how many tabs I have open at any given time. I think I’m up to about 55. Ranging from races I need to register for to calendars and schedules and notes and articles … Continue reading

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Hit me again

Today was an obnoxious day at work. Everybody needed something. Like, yesterday. But oddly enough, it ended on a really high note when I walked out of the office singing Tiny Dancer for no apparent reason and seriously contemplating a pizza. I … Continue reading

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Saturdays

One of my favorite things about summer living is the Saturday morning ritual. It’s been out of whack for about the last 5 months because of weddings, late nights out, and weekends out of town, but today in a stunning … Continue reading

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Closer

Approximately a week ago, my mentor really put the hot pokers to me which set of a chain reaction of self-assessment to beat the band. In a nutshell, I’ve realized how destructive being totally passive can be. All told, the … Continue reading

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A life of Saturdays

This whole week has been kind of a strange blur. It started Monday morning when I woke up in that great post-wedding haze and really enjoying the luxury of having a half day off. Thursday was the 4th of July … Continue reading

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Navel Gazing

I’ve really tried to cut down on the amount of content I put on the blog that involves navel gazing, but this month has really been a doozy. Between friends getting new jobs, friends getting new marriages and friends getting … Continue reading

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