As I have shared numerous times over the last few weeks (and you’re probably tired of hearing about it already), my parents were here for 2,5 weeks at the beginning of the month and let me just say that we had the most wonderful time. Yes, it’s nice to have...
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Gah. Getting back to every day life after vacation is always so painful, am I right? I had planned to already start with some vacation recap posts last week, but obviously that didn’t happen and then the weekend also evaporated into thin air quicker than I could say “TGIF”. My work week...
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missing my parents already. They left on Monday after 2,5 wonderful weeks together (recap to come!). Time always flies when you’re having fun. Isn’t that the truth? trying to adjust back to my regular work schedule which is always hard to do after vacation. Especially when you’re so emotionally jet-lagged. in...
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A little while back, my blog friend Stephany blogged about her self care routines. Self care is an important topic (I know too many people who tend to put everyone else’s well being first – me included – before they take care of their own needs), but I’ve been trying...
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This is a regular feature post on my blog. See the archives here. AWKWARD + Slow computers. Or huge data sets. Or both. I just don’t have patience for this. Especially when I need to get things done. + People who talk very loudly. There is this maintenance guy in our...
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So, I did something crazy (for me) a couple of weeks ago. I left the house 5:15 a.m. to go to the gym. Me, the vehement not-an-early-morning-runner. I know. I think I am in the minority. Most people – especially runners – work out in the early morning, either to...
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I just talked about my 15-year California-versary a few weeks ago and 15 years ago today, I met J. So, you do the math. We met right around three weeks after I arrived here. It would be a while until we became a couple, but I had no idea at that time...
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1. WrightSock Double Layer Running Socks Cool Mesh II – I used a $15 store credit at my local running store to buy (and try) these socks and I love them. They’re super-soft and comfortable. And so far: no more blisters. 2. I just recently tried Kevita Sparkling Probiotic Drinks...
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