Friday, December 28th Did you know that northern Italy looks like this? The Italy I know is sunny, warm, and flat with terraces of olive groves and ancient marble cathedrals. So arriving in the Alps was a shock to say the least. Italy has mountains?? I could get used to this. Especially when I am fed … More Day 362: The North of Italy
Wednesday, November 21st Back in China it is finally looking like fall.. and it is almost December. But the leaves are falling and they are huge! I take a Bounce! fitness class in the morning to write about for Spirit Magazine and have a blast jumping around like a maniac for 45 minutes. Bounce! is … More Day 325 and 326: Fallen Leaves and Fried Bananas
Hello and Happy New Year!! I got back from Italy Monday night and brought a cold with me! Let’s just say the combination of a stuffy sinus and jetlag is making me less than productive. Fortunately my legs are still smoked from skiing so I welcome the rest. Right before midnight on New Years Eve, … More Day 361: BIG NEWS… On the Move Again
Hello friends. Tomorrow we leave for Italy! We will be skiing in the Alps and celebrating the new year on the slopes. We will also visit the hometown of Peter’s grandmother. I love Italy! It is one of my favorite countries and I can’t believe it has been almost 5 years since I was last … More Day 358-360: Christmas Recap and Italy Bound
Gotta post these photos of the day fast! I will continue to post my recent WODs. Try them out! They are awesome. OH and Merry Christmas! Thursday, December 20th You know it is the holidays when… You spot Santa at the gym. This workout was a tough one. I got a call and had to … More Day 354-357: Quick Holiday Workouts
Time is a flying! Christmas is coming up quickly so I am running around like a crazy person. However I am trying to slow down and enjoy this time here at home with my family during the best time of the year. I am grateful! Now let’s get back to these China posts. It seems … More Day 323 and 324: My Last Day of Crossfit in Shanghai
Thank you everybody for your kind words and comments on yesterday’s post. I had no intention of writing it but somehow the words just flowed out of me. Actually most of my writing happens like that. It is all a happy accident. If I feel it, I write it. In a way that relates to … More Day 353: Published
Monday, December 17th Monday I worked at the office all day then went back to Chorus! I went to just pick up our CD we recorded last year but ended up staying and singing and then going to dinner with everybody. It was great! It felt good to sing again. It also felt good to … More Day 351 and 352: How Crossfit Transformed My Relationship With My Body
Saturday, December 15th Starbucks certainly knows their way to my heart. I mean I spent almost two months using their lovely (sometimes loud and crowded) shop in Shanghai as an office so of course they know how to pull me in. First it was the seasonal drinks. Nope, no pumpkin spice latte in China but … More Day 349 and 350: Weekend WODs and Winter Sunsets
Friday, December 15th This year we kept one family holiday tradition alive. We saw my sister perform in The Nutcracker ballet on Friday and it was just as beautiful as I remembered. Even though I have seen the Nutcracker maybe a bazillion times since I was kid, I still find the story, music, and dancing … More Day 348: In the Holiday Spirit
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