Chose Your Own Fail

In the span of one day, I both started and abandoned at audiobook on developing poise in one’s life. In a month devoted to writing on the topic of finishing, it might seem odd that I’m sharing about giving up. Actually, a vital part of seeing a project to the end is not getting derailed by side projects or ideas which don’t relate back to the original goal.

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Getting the Win

Wednesday night I sacrificed 3 hours of sleep because of a love dating back decades. Yes, I did stay up to watch the Yankees win an incredible comeback series. No, I don’t regret it. Mostly.

When Life Messes Up Your Plans

If persevering through failure makes for a successful finish, then my current 5K training cycle offers me the chance to earn an A+.

31 Days: When There Is No Finish Line

To view other posts in this series, visit Day 1 – Starting to Finish.

While 6-week diet challenges or 12-week training programs aren’t easy, how much more difficult is it when there is no tangible finish line?

31 Days: Finishing Small Things

To view other posts in this series, visit Day 1 – Starting to Finish.

Why do I doubt my ability to follow through when I set a goal? I have over 20 half marathons and four full marathons which say I can do the work enabling me to cross the finish line.

31 Days: Starting to Finish

Every October, writers join together in a challenge “31 days of…” The idea is that every day, for 31 days, we will write on a specified topic. Each writer chooses something different, but stays true to that topic throughout the month. Today is the fourth day of the month as I write this (but not as I publish) and I haven’t even chosen a topic.

Watching Out the Window: George the Spider

Comments people leave in vacation rental guest books fascinate me. What made the highlight reel for their vacation and how did it differ from the experiences of others who have visited the same location?

What If Its the Little Things?

Even from a young age, I’ve always admired the flashy. My childhood idol, Miss Elizabeth, always wore a sparkly dress each time she appeared on Macho Man’s arm. Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff’s character on Knight Rider) not only drove a sports car, but Kitt (the car) TALKED.

Chasing My Ninja Warrior Dreams

My husband Jay and I do our best future-casting on road trips. Driving back home on New Year’s day, we discussed our goals for 2017. Vacation, finances, fitness – we left no stone unturned.

Currently {April}

Listening to:
Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur. In this {audio}book, the author individually explores the lives of the 12 called by Jesus as disciples. I’m less than halfway through, and already I’ve learned more than I expected.