On November 15, 2009, I completed my first and last half marathon. When I crossed the finish line, I vowed to never run again. Running was not for me. The only reason I kept training and stuck with the race was because I had a great training partner. Our training sessions were filled with chit chat and laughter and more of an excuse just to get together and have fun. I hated running, but the friendship was worth it. I can't remember why I started running in 2009. I like to spice things up so ... Read More about New shoes, new goals: Why I’m running again
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My Must-Do Nightly Chores
At the end of a long day, when the kids are finally asleep and I have a rare moment without someone needing my attention, all I want to do is collapse on the couch and watch something other than "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" on TV. Being a self-proclaimed neat freak, I cannot fully relax without my house in order. There are a few nightly chores on my list that must be done every night or I am up tossing and turning throughout the night feeling unprepared for the next day. Maybe that sounds ... Read More about My Must-Do Nightly Chores
Day trip: Glass-bottom boats in San Marcos
I've lived in San Antonio for most of my life and have never been to ride the Aquarena Springs glass-bottom boats in San Marcos, less than an hour drive from the city. I wish I would have gone as a kid because apparently they had submarines, an underwater theater with mermaids and a famous swimming pig. But alas, Aquarena Springs as a theme park shut down in the '90s and is now The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Located across the street from Texas State University at the ... Read More about Day trip: Glass-bottom boats in San Marcos
Family fun at the San Antonio Botanical Garden
Considering I grew up in San Antonio and have lived here for most of my life, I am always amazed at the things I have yet to discover about our beautiful city. The San Antonio Botanical Garden is little gem that I can't believe I waited so long to explore. We won a family membership to the Botanical Garden back in August through a silent auction at the UTSA Alumni Gala and just now finally got around to using it. We fell in love with the place instantly and knew it would be a great family ... Read More about Family fun at the San Antonio Botanical Garden
Project 365 {week 10}
Christmas is like a photographer's playground. I sure am going to miss all these beautiful lights in January! ... Read More about Project 365 {week 10}
