~half marathon & a note~

β€’ Half Marathon #8 πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ This half was so fun! The course had a spooky and cozy October feel with the chilly morning air, fog over the water, a decorated trail, and autumn leaves falling to the ground. πŸ‚πŸ‘» My best friends ran the race too, and my boyfriend/#1 supporter cheered us on, so love... Continue Reading →

~vermont~

β€’ Vermont is my new favorite state! We traveled to Burlington, Stowe, Montpelier, and Newport. Had 3 adventurous (1 slightly dangerous) hikes, 2 sight-seeing runs, the best cold brew coffee we've ever tried, the cutest shops and merch, yummy spots to eat and met the most kind people. β€’ Not to mention it was peak... Continue Reading →

~reading~

β€’ "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." - Joseph Addison πŸ“š β€’ Our mind and body are connected. There are ways to care for and exercise both. Physically we go on a run/hike, workout, etc. But mentally we can learn, read, and write. It's important to be in tune with... Continue Reading →

~leave your footprint~

β€’  "We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place. We stay there, even though we go away, and there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there." - Pascal Mercier β€’ Two years & two days ago today, I left to study abroad in Scotland. A... Continue Reading →

~purpose~

β€’ "Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them." - Ruben Chavez πŸŒ±πŸ€β€’ Creativity and passion are often put on the back burner in life. We find we don't have time to tap into that... Continue Reading →

~books~

β€’ "I have lived a thousand lives and I have loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read." - George R.R. Martin β€’ Reading & writing have always been important to me. Reading can provide knowledge, create an escape, build a community, & inspire. I've... Continue Reading →

~early mornings~

β€’ "There is nothing more beautiful than nature early in the morning." - Vincent Van Gogh πŸŽ¨πŸŒ±πŸ«ΆπŸΌβ€’ Life can be stressful sometimes. Getting outside for mindful morning movement can be a great way to take some time for yourself before the day starts. Whether this means a morning run, walk, yoga, or workout. β€’ Mornings... Continue Reading →

~let go~

β€’ "Letting go does not mean you stop caring. It means you stop trying to force others to." - Mandy Hale πŸ€β€’ It's easy to let perceived judgement and expectations from others influence how we live our lives. But I realized overtime that when you live for other people, you lose yourself along the way.... Continue Reading →

~comparison~

β€’ Comparison has a habit of making us feel like we are "less than" or we aren't hitting a quota. But in reality, we are all on different timelines and experiencing different things. Think of how much less pressure you'd have going to the gym if you were focused on feeling your best and reaching... Continue Reading →

~romanticizing your life~

β€’ Romanticizing my life has allowed me to have more appreciation for my day-to-day schedule. This picture was taken in Scotland in a small town my family friends live in. I was on a morning run and I took a moment to appreciate the beauty around me. β€’ The trees changing color. A young family... Continue Reading →

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