by Kristina | Oct 5, 2011 | Advice, Life
Twenty days ago I took a break from Facebook. I just went in and disabled my account – cold turkey. Why? Mostly becuase I needed less distraction in my life, but also just to prove I could. People were starting to say, “Oh Kristina,...
by Kristina | Sep 29, 2011 | Injuries
It’s no secret that I love bruises. Bruises are like snowflakes, no two will ever be the same. In my opinion, bruises are the only truly natural form of body art – a form of blood vessel expression, if you will. Plus it’s the best...
by Kristina | Sep 26, 2011 | Life
I’m stealing this quote from the lovely Melissa, but it’s really worth sharing: “To change your life: Start immediately, do it flamboyantly, no exceptions.” – William Jones
by Kristina | Sep 21, 2011 | Advice, Life, Montana, Mountains
This September marks 9 years for me in Seattle. I love it here – you have the many benefits of city life, yet you’re very close to the mountains, the ocean, and many [at-times-really-inconveniently-located] lakes with lots of room to run, bike,...
by Kristina | Sep 19, 2011 | Advice, Life
In March of 2010 I decided I wanted to make a change in my life. With the encouragement of my fantastic friend Ginger, I joined Weight Watchers. Now a year and a half later, I can truly call myself a success story! I was able to successfully lose, and keep off, 20lbs...
by Kristina | Sep 14, 2011 | Injuries
The other day I was in a heated debate with someone about who was better at something…I can’t remember what…and naturally I felt like I was superior, as I obviously AM at ALL things, but this person had the nerve to disagree with me! How dare...
by Kristina | Aug 24, 2011 | Running
On July 17 I ran a half marathon! I didn’t have to travel for it either – it took place in my own back yard! The See Jane Run half ran right around Lake Union – see the course here! Here is my harem before the run (Carrie on the left, ran the 5k, me,...
by Kristina | Aug 9, 2011 | Advice, Life, Travel
I’m totally jumping on a bandwagon here, but someone shared this one Facebook last week and it completely ‘spoke’ to me. I just wanted to pass it along. This is now my life manifesto.
by Kristina | Jun 27, 2011 | Life
On July 1st it will officially be THREE YEARS since I moved into my apartment in Queen Anne/Fremont = QueenMont. This is the first place I’ve ever lived alone, and I have to admit I completely love it. I was overwhelmed at first with the idea of decorating...
by Kristina | Jun 24, 2011 | Climbing
I know I’m reaching WAAAAY back in time for this one, but I want to get caught up someday, so might as well start now!In early September 2010, The Group went to Skaha Bluffs in British Columbia, Canada, about 6 hours north-east of Seattle. Just outside of...
