Working out regularly takes energy and stick-to-it-ness. It also takes some patience and understanding. Pursing any goal requires dedication, belief and grace. It's impossible for every step we take to be toward our dreams. We sometimes take the long way. Detours offer scenery, new opportunities...

Hello lovelies! How was your weekend? Mine was quite wonderful. On Saturday, my friend and I drove 2 hours to our nearest Ikea. I picked up a few goodies including some picture frames and Christmas ornaments. I've been trying to get myself in the habit of waking up early, so on Sunday I set my alarm for 5:00 am. It was a quiet and peaceful morning spent sipping tea and reading...

Do you set goals for each new month? It's something I like to do — and it seems to be very popular across the blogosphere. However, my personal goals have been nothing more than good intentions recently. My aim for November is to truly dedicate myself to the goals I've set...

While training for my first half marathon, I was constantly in search of fun pump up songs to add to my playlist. After three months, I had a good compilation of upbeat pop tunes and dirty hip hop jams. The night before my big run I sat down for one last time, perfecting the order and making sure I didn't have any songs I would want to skip...

It's been eight days since I ran my first half marathon. After three months and over 140 miles of training, I completed 13.1 miles in under 2.5 hours. All those numbers mean something, but the sense of accomplishment that overwhelmed me at the finish line is something I will hold onto for much longer...

Hello my sweet friends! I'm thinking of you and missing our time together. Tonight I spent a few moments browsing blogs and pinning inspirations. It felt great to do a little catch up. My first 1/2 marathon is just 5 days & 7 hours away. I underestimated the time and energy running required. Now that training is nearly complete...