Monthly Archives: February 2012
shining like it wants spring to come.
The sun is shining like it wants spring to come this morning. Me too, sun. I’m pulling for you on this one. Today, on this extra day we get once every four rotations around the sun, I’m thinking about my … Continue reading
Filed under Reflections
a quick reflection and a long day.
Good morning, chickadees. And please excuse my brevity this morning, but I’m running on five hours of sleep and a dream of getting through this day without collapsing underneath my cubicle for a nice long nap. Unfortunately, it looks like … Continue reading
Filed under Good times, Reflections, Weather
taking it to the warehouse.
Chickadees, I can’t wait for this day to be over and for my trip to LA. I woke up this morning to hit the gym for one last Midwest run, but there was snow on the ground. And I was … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Good times, Near Disaster, Reflections
head right in.
Morning, chickens. I woke myself up early this morning in an attempt to tackle my long(ish) run at the Y. Five miles was on the schedule. After my running debacle on Wednesday, in which I continued to shock myself on … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Reflections, Running
in the case of an absence.
Good morning chickens. And I apologize for the extended absence. The weekend, per usual, got away from me and then I was in the suburbs at a new training program- I’ve been immersed in other-doings. But I’m back now. And … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Reflections, Running, Things that are delicious, Weather
i’ve never felt quite so at home
Happy Friday, chickens. I’m so glad it’s here. Also: NPR told me that it’s supposed to be nearly 50 degrees today. Although I openly admit the unseasonably warm winter weather makes my global conscience uncomfortable, I am enjoying the less-than … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Reflections, Running
early to rise.
Good early morning, chickens. I’m queuing this up to post itself at a normal hour, but I confess that I’m an hour earlier than usual on this still-not-quite-light-out dawn. Nothing like like an early meeting to get the day started. … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Did I really do that?, Running, Things that are delicious
Five Good Things: in the thick of it edition.
Morning, chickens. Welcome to the middle of the week. We’re almost past it, and in that optimistic spirit (and because it’s been awhile), I bring you five.good.things. Let’s get this party started. 1. Ky and I are obsessed with polenta. … Continue reading
what a treasure.
Morning, chicks. It sure is gray out there this morning. I had planned to get my sorry self up for a run, but my bed seemed like a better option. Also, I may have indulged in Monday night margaritas last … Continue reading
Filed under Good times, Reflections, Things that are delicious
full to the brim.
And just like that, Monday’s back. Luckily, I’m armed with a French press of coffee, a wonderful weekend full of good times backing me up, and the promise of delicious Mexican food with my friends J & V tonight. So … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Good times, Reflections, Things that are delicious
