Five Things Friday: just five things I’m thinking about or things that made my week, or things that I otherwise feel like sharing. Well, I thought about posting a lot this week, but the writing part didn’t happen, so I am pledging to write some more over the weekend and finally...
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(super) EXCITED ABOUT | the girls’ weekend at Tahoe that I just returned from. It was so nice to get away and have some girl time with my friend Susi and some other (new) friends. LOVING | that I got to hit the slopes on Sunday after a much too...
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Around the Interwebs How to live longer and healthier. The miseducation of the American boy. An interesting read. 14 morning rituals to try. How to clean out your inbox and start the year fresh. Genius! Around the blogosphere Where to start… and finish. Some savvy financial tips. Raise a glass...
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Last year, I skipped the spending report for the 4th quarter of the previous year, because I didn’t get around to analyze it before January was over and then it made more sense to do the annual spending report for the whole year. This year I am trying to wrap...
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The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery (★★★☆☆) This was the only book I finished in December. It was a drawn-out read. I learned some amazing things about octopuses that I didn’t know (they have a beak, the are red when excited and white when calm, they only lay...
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It’s not too late to recap my running year 2019, or is it? This was my 5th full year as a dedicated runner and I felt pretty good about my running year. Overall, it was a slower year than before. I ran fewer miles and fewer races, but I stayed...
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I know this wrap-up post for the 4th annual Secret Santa Mug Swap is a bit late. I had good intentions posting this before Christmas, but I couldn’t because one of the participants apparently had bailed on the swap. I was a little disappointed to find out that one of...
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I cannot believe how fast 2019 came and went. If I had to sum the year up in a few words, it would be the year of reuniting with family and friends. I got to go to Germany in the spring to see one of my best friends get married, I...
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