Category Archives: Building Community

Mannequin…Marionette…Man…

You showed up in full force again yesterday. There was music playing and then it was gone. Instead, I found my mind wandering back to that day. I don’t live in that state. I shouldn’t have even be there. I’ve never been on that highway before and likely never will again. We were driving alongContinue reading “Mannequin…Marionette…Man…”

Fall…ing behind, not failing

In March, I started the 100 days to summer challenge, my goal get more fit, strengthen my routine, drop a few pounds.. well, summer has come and gone and here I am .3 lbs heavier than when I started the challenge.. I had dropped 5 pounds then I picked them up again.. progress, not perfection..Continue reading “Fall…ing behind, not failing”

70 days until summer…I am but human

So I was on a roll, in a rhythm, exercise – check, sleeping well – check, good food choices 80/20 – check; scale was down 3lbs and holding and then wham… life… and I face planted, literally and figuratively. Got an email my 7am #cko class was canceled and instead of going to another locationContinue reading “70 days until summer…I am but human”

When the stranger shows up

I had an amazing weekend. Friday night a last minute decision for date night with hubby.. dinner and a live show “Get the Led Out” a Led Zeppelin inspired band. Awesome time, delicious food, great music. Saturday morning a heart pumping slightly painful #cko #tullytime workout.. felt a little twinge in my hamstring during aContinue reading “When the stranger shows up”

Reflections

It’s inevitable. As much as I tell myself I am not going to do that thing at the end of the year and “reflect”… I think it is just human nature to take stock in ourselves every so often. And since the rest of the world is screaming new year, re-set.. well it’s a littleContinue reading “Reflections”

Choosing the correct route

The other night I went rock wall climbing with a few of my hiking family. Most of us had little to no experience. We were filled with anticipation and a little a bit of trepidation. We picked out our shoes which hugged our feet and would give us better grip, we put on our beltsContinue reading “Choosing the correct route”

A view from the cab(s), not yellow – Fire Tower

At the end of August I accompanied some of my hiking friends to the Catskills to hike the Red Hill Fire Tower. They had all committed to completing the #firetowerchallenge, I just wanted to hike on a gorgeous day in the Catskills.. I journal every hike, a glimpse at my notes reveal: beautiful day, perfectContinue reading “A view from the cab(s), not yellow – Fire Tower”

Why can’t we all be friends?

In a perfect world there would be no fighting. Everyone would be nice to one another and there would be no drama. Everyone would instantly like everyone.. Sadly there is no chance of that ever happening, ever… I feel mostly due to an individuals lack of self love and insecurity (sometimes masked as narcissism). TheContinue reading “Why can’t we all be friends?”

Through the Fog and the Mist

Driving I was filled with a sense of angst and uneasiness. I had been holding onto frustration, disappointment and some anger. Comparison is the thief of joy… we hear that phrase and we generally conclude that we are feeling less than, but sometimes the opposite is true. We expect things from others based on whatContinue reading “Through the Fog and the Mist”