I work at Athleta now. That is just one of three part-time jobs I'm juggling out here in Colorado. Full-time writing gigs in the ad world are few and far between these days. I know this schedule isn't forever, but it's working-ish so far. But that's another post I'm working on right now. So, yeah. …
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Maybe we should call today’s installment of Push Picks: "rad podcast episodes and hilarious tweets.” My favorite peeps to follow were ON FIRE this past week. And since I love words so much, the Podcasts and Twitter apps are my two most used and loved on my phone. Unless I'm working—which requires instrumental music or …
My cross country journey started in Tampa, FL and ended in Louisville, CO. But I think most of these points could apply to any trip you make. A couple weeks ago I moved myself and everything that fit in my Honda Civic from Florida to Colorado. I needed it. My heart needed it—new people, a …
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Last night I watched Interstellar, that movie starring Matthew McConaughey and no one else important. Except for Matt Damon who made an unimpressive appearance, and Michael Caine who played the bad guy. But McConaughey’s accent was who I showed up for. I could listen to that man read a phone book for goodness sake. Anyway. …
Continue reading "Stay On Earth (Tampa, FL) or Save Humankind (move to Colorado)?"
"Guess I'm not running or biking for awhile." It was one just one of the five million thoughts that flashed through my mind as my body tumbled over top of my handlebars and smashed against the pavement. Don't get me wrong, OK? "THANK GOD I AM ALIVE." was definitely the first. But as sat there …
"It will never happen to me." I've operated on that theory for awhile, unfortunately; taking risks, not fully paying attention to the rules, making careless decisions, trusting that (most of) the rest of the world has good intentions and follows the law. "What are the chances something horrible will happen to me?" Well, things and …
Continue reading "“It Will Never Happen To Me.” Getting hit by a car."
After really talking up my Push Picks posts...I totally missed last week. Do I get a hall pass, though? Because not only had I just moved 1,800 miles and two time zones to the left, but I also couldn't remember where I put my laptop or my brain. 🙏 But I've, thankfully, found both and we are …
If you've ever gone to sleep on Christmas Eve without a trace of snow in sight and woken up the next morning to a fresh, powdery blanket covering every inch of grass, sidewalk, and rooftop...you know the magic. Sunday night we all knew it was coming; everyone in the area knew it was coming. Our …
If I had to rate my fitness, I'd give myself a 9/10. Because back in Florida, I rode fast with the early morning boys' group, and logged some long weekend running miles in the hot sun. I destroyed set after set of burpees, and threw around some weights during HIIT workouts at the gym. Then. Then …
Continue reading "Biking & Hiking At Elevation Is Humbling, to say the least"
Just a few months ago I would have given anything to do what I did this week: drop everything, move out west, and run mountain trails with the cows. This guy didn't budge as I ran by—I was just inches from him! I guess they are so used to people by now that they mind …
