… in Florida in the winter It is 80 degrees outside. It is December 6th. And I am not happy about it. I miss Maine. I miss the changing leaves, the chill in the air, the sudden blizzards that leave thick layers of ice to be carefully maneuvered and often slipped upon. I miss the … More The grass is always greener…
I love those days when I wake up and go…. WOW, I am SORE! Well yesterday was definitely one of those days. I have mentioned this before, but Lindsay over at Lindsay’s List runs a great fitness forum called Tuesday Trainer. Check it out here! Until now I have been a bad trainer. I have participated … More Push it, push it good
After a 4 year hiatus, I finally returned to North Carolina this Thanksgiving! When I was a kid, my family owned a small cabin in the mountains close to Highlands. Every summer and sometimes in the fall we would drive 12 hours and stay for a couple of weeks. It was a dream come true, … More Thanksgiving Traditions
Before I get started, please check out a great workout at Lindsay’s List featuring resistance bands! You can see my Tricep Extension move on my Personal Training page with my other Tuesday Trainer submissions. If you do the workout (Carina and Lakshmi I’m looking at you) let me know! And Happy Birthday Mom! I love you so much. I … More Personal Training Update
High school Flashbacks… the worst kind. Alright I am kind of joking. My high school experience was not that bad. Before high school I had attended the same small local school my entire life. I had known most of my classmates since Pre-K and we all lived close by. Yes I was usually busy with … More Highschool Flashbacks (Happy Birthday Mariana!)
The world is full of different people, places, and ideas. What do we have in common? Sound. Noise. Bass. Beat. Harmony. Music. Music is the common denominator and is a big part of our humanity. Maybe it’s the beating of our hearts that inspires us to organize sound into music. I’m not sure what it is … More Musically Inclined
Is it Monday yet?? Sounds weird but I have been so busy since last week and will continue to be busy through this weekend too. Ok so it hasn’t been difficult work related business but a series of different events, classes, and friends in town that is fun but exhausting. Let me give a little … More Thursday Throw Back and Forward
Whew, I think this will be my second to last recap of my China adventure! Honestly, I could have pushed these recaps much more quickly, but I have truly relished savoring each day of my trip and remembering it all as slowly as possible. After this post you will probably hear of nothing truly remarkable … More China: End of Xiamen
Fall has finally arrived in Florida! This past week the temperature dropped to the 70s during the day and into the 50s at night. I am sooo happy. Already I’m wearing my sweaters and boots and singing Christmas carols in chorus. Too early? I even got into the Halloween spirit this weekend! I was invited … More Falling for Florida
In case you missed my previous China adventures: Neon and Night Lights Stewing and Shopping in Shanghai Shanghai at Last Adventures in Suzhou First Impressions ____________________________________ Day 7- At 7am, I abruptly wake to the sound of a jackhammer threatening to break through the wall above my head. Seriously disoriented in the pitch black, windowless room, … More China: Gulangyu Island
Kirsten Captures 