A few Saturdays ago, it was that time again. Time for some love, peace and good old nostalgia! I had tickets to the Total Package Tour with Boyz II Men, Paula Abdul and – most importantly – NKOTB! I mean, they played 5 miles from my house, so it was...
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Hey, it’s 9 am and it’s 80 degrees (28°C) out already. We’re just coming off a week-long heatwave here in the Central Valley, with temps reaching into the TRIPLE DIGITS for multiple days in a row. That must be a near-record and let’s just say: I am not really cut...
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looking forward to a long 4th of July weekend. feeling sad (and helpless) about all the bad news lately. When will this stop? Can’t we just all “disagree with each other peacefully”? (Quote from Shadi Hamid, author of the book “Islamic Exceptionalism” which I immediately put on my to-read list!,...
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I am finally getting around to do a little recap of my Germany visit. My trip home was short and sweet. I mainly went to be there for my niece’s first communion and I am not that mad that it was a pretty short trip overall. Ideally, I go home...
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This morning, I had planned to do a 1-hour interval run, but it was already 90°F at 10 am. Summer running can be pretty brutal here in the Central Valley, so I have to be flexible. I decided that I’ll hit the gym later today for today’s workout. I will...
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Around the Interwebs Are you one of those people — like me — who always wonders on Sunday night where the weekend went and why it didn’t last longer? Here’s the secret to making your weekends feel longer. 10+ Brutally Honest Illustrations that capture what’s wrong with today’s society. Food...
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My niece’s first communion was the main reason I was traveling home last month. I am her godmother and wanted to be part of the ceremony. I arrived home on Saturday afternoon and the communion was on Sunday. We had a small breakfast at my parents’ house before we got...
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Today is Global Running Day again, an occasion to celebrate all the joys of running! Hooray! Over one million people from 185 countries have pledged to run today! I can’t tell you how much running has become a part of my life in the last couple of years, but especially...
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