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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
Bozeman…or Boulder?
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, frolic, and be...
Weight Watchers – A Success!
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...
Injury Report
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 they?Well when it...
My First Half!
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, Allison, who was...
The Holstee Manifesto
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.
Nesting
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 an...
Skaha, Canananananada!!!
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 Penticton, a...
Theme Parties!
I'm taking a reprieve from writing about travel to bring you this exciting post on THEME PARTIES!A few years ago my friend Allison had a Monochrome birthday party which was a huge hit. Then last year she outdid herself when we all 'Wigged Out' in celebration of...
