Tag: Rest

Chasing Freedom

Chasing Freedom

I think that running and fitness and eating healthy are so, so important and are definitely my passions, BUT I always want to make sure that I am finding freedom in running, in cooking, in eating, and exercising and never become an addiction or disorder. 

Embracing the Gift of Motherhood

Embracing the Gift of Motherhood

Wow. Being a mom is amazing. And breath taking. And plain old hard, in ways. A couple weeks ago, when Benaiah was sick, I seriously was throwing up desperate prayers of help. I don’t know if my patience is less than others, but woah, a 

Should I Take the Day Off or Not?

As I was slipping my shoes on to go running yesterday, I really didn’t feel like running. My legs were sore from running the day before + a tough leg workout I had finished this past weekend. I thought about all the reasons why I 

Our Weekend in 15 Pictures

Our Weekend in 15 Pictures

Good morning guys and how are you today? I hope you are coming to the blog this morning feeling awake and alive and ready for another fabulous week! I am definitely feeling ready for to tackle a lot of big projects this week, since last 

Memorial Day Weekend 2017

Memorial Day Weekend 2017

Hello there and happy Tuesday! Thanks to our extra long, holiday weekend, I kept waking up thinking it was either Sunday or Monday this morning. I hope you guys had a great couple days of rest and are enjoying this fresh, new start to the week! I totally 

REST: It’s Okay to Take a Day Off 

Today I woke up and felt pretty worn out. Worn out physically, mentally, and emotionally. (Things are totally great over here- I just have pregnancy hormones raging times 100!)  Today, the only workout that sounded appealing was making my breakfast and that is just what 

Remembering to Slow Down

In the midst of planning a wedding, running a business, writing a blog, and nannying, it is easy to run through each day without stopping to slow down and enjoy each moment. I am a firm believer in seizing each moment. I like to wake 

Much Needed Sunday

Working in the gourmet coffee industry means the end of the month is always jam-packed. I make sure orders are placed, coffee is shipped, and people have what they need. Everything leading up to the end of the month is exciting and fun, but once 

This Week I’ve Learned

I don’t get sick often, but when I do, it seems like I get really sick. This past week has been one of ‘those’ weeks. Early Tuesday morning I woke up sicker than a dog, and that lasted until Thursday night.  I felt a lot 

Weekend Things

Weekends. Oh how I love thee. I enjoy the opportunity to re-charge, rest, and refuel for the upcoming week.  Don’t get me wrong, I do love Mondays, I embrace the fresh start, the new week, but when Friday comes I am more than ready for