It doesn’t get much better than fall. Autumn has always been one of my most favorite times of year, but this year I’ve been appreciating it even more than usual. There’s so much to love about this bright and cozy season: -The fall foliage begging to be photographed at every turn (Literally. I stopped multiple …

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Somewhere around the beginning of 2012, I stumbled upon this pin on Pinterest and immediately fell in love with the quote. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”  I promptly tweeted the quote, made it the wallpaper of my phone and added it it to my “Be Inspired” Pinterest board. This simple, nine-word quote became my personal mantra. …

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“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” This time one year ago, I couldn’t run one block without getting short of breath and giving up. I was 35 pounds heavier, dissatisfied with my body, but most of all, disappointed with myself. After graduating from Temple University in May 2010 and accepting a …

Running Down Broad Street: My Journey to Philadelphia’s Iconic 10-Mile Run Read More »

It’s no secret that I’ve been in quite a blogging/reading slump the past few months. Part of it was because I was busy with the holidays, finishing one job and starting another, and becoming a puppy mommy, but part of it was simply because the thought of blogging didn’t excite me anymore. In fact, it …

Simplifying In 2012 Read More »

If you’ve been reading this blog for more than a minute, you’ve likely learned that I’m obsessed with goals; brainstorming, arranging them in a neat, tidy list and then (hopefully) accomplishing them. In 2011, I set some pretty ambitious goals…and somewhere in the midst of the year, I got BURNED OUT. You see, I set …

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One year ago, I set out to make a big change in my life. This is my story of how I lost 30 pounds, discovered new passions and reclaimed my confidence. How It All Went Down Rewind to September 2010. I was three months into my first full-time job and frustrated at how quickly I …

Thirty Pounds Lighter, Healthier and Happier Read More »

Last year, I swore up and down that I would not fall victim to the inevitable NaNoWriMo buzz on blogs and Twitter that seems to start popping up just around this time each year. After failing at the month-long writing frenzy for two years in a row, I promised that in 2011, I would ignore …

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