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Speedy Gonzalez

Someone fell off the face of the blogosphere, eh? (Wow. Did I really just say “blogosphere”? Ick.) For the last week I have been dying to post, but unfortunately, my life was taken over by a new house guest. An … Continue reading

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Japanese and David Sedaris

Wow. I have never received so many search hits: when i run fitbit doesn’t catch all my steps do fitbits break products like fitbit fitbit vs bodybugg how many people are using fitbit fitbit replacement lost fitbit waterproof fitbit replacement … Continue reading

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Fitbits are NOT Waterproof

Last month, I invested in a Fitbit. A Fitbit is a pedometer….but oh so much more than that. It’s a small device that clips onto your person (preferably somewhere on your torso) and it monitors how much you move using … Continue reading

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Another Beach Run

Yesterday I went on a run. To be honest, I hadn’t exactly wanted to go, but I was trying to stick to schedule again, and my schedule said I had to. It was actually a pretty smart thing to do, … Continue reading

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Ye Olde Writer’s Block

I feel incredibly lame admitting this, but frankly, as of late, I just haven’t had very much to say. Well, that’s not really true. I’ve had things to say but have been struck with a gigantic case of writer’s block. … Continue reading

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Strength Training Begins

Since Monday, my mood has somewhat improved. Any dip in it, however, is unrelated to what that bum said. The weather has been gloomy and I’ve been droopy and tired. It happens. On Tuesday I did, however, force myself to … Continue reading

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Overcoming the Fat Girl

My morning started off pretty well, with me finishing off Rachel Cosgrove’s “The Female Body Breakthrough“. If you recall, Maya sent it to me as a surprise gift last month. I had been reading something else at the time, but … Continue reading

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Building a Workspace

I graduated from college in May of 2005, which sadly, is getting to be a long time ago. I can’t even believe that SIX years have flown by since my days of all night paper-a-thons and exam cram sessions came … Continue reading

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Spelt Cornbread

This morning I woke up and I didn’t want oatmeal for breakfast. It was incredibly traumatic for me. I had a hankering for my favorite comfort food of all time. I’ve talked about it before, but that was way back … Continue reading

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It’s Getting Better All The Time

Hello from the world of convalescence! Things have been slow going since my oral surgery. While I typically am unable to take sick time off…even when sick…I did manage to carve out three days for recovery. Wednesday (my normal day … Continue reading

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