β’ "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great." ~ Mark Twain β’ Never let another person make you feel like your dreams are unattainable. If you believe in yourself & work hard your... Continue Reading →
~chapters~
β’ Closing one chapter & beginning another. π©βπβ‘ β’ You're life is your book. You write your chapters through experiences & memories. I graduated from college this weekend & it feels bittersweet. I'm ready to start on my new path even though it's a little scary. That's the best part, there's new stories to be... Continue Reading →
~breeze~
β’ "There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper. β’ Life has felt stressful lately. But that's okay, it's reminding me to take deep breaths & live day-to-day. Getting fresh air, mindful movement, & proper sleep is helpful while resetting. A reminder... Continue Reading →
~half marathon~
β’ 4th half-marathon in the books πββοΈπ€ β’ Date - 04/23/2023 Time - 1:42:00 β’ I had my half marathon on Sunday! πββοΈ I loved the course & got to spend race weekend with one of my best friends! π€ I trained a little differently this time because I'm wrapping up my final semester in... Continue Reading →
~sea~
β’ "The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea". ~ Isak Dinesen ππ€ β’ I love this quote! It's a reminder that it's okay to let yourself to feel things. Sometimes that's through sweat with exercise and movement. Sometimes you need a good cry with some tears. And sometimes, you... Continue Reading →
~training~
β’ "Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived." ~ Dean Karnazes πββοΈπ§ββοΈ β’ Running has the ability to give you a life long companion. When you feel stressed or want to be alone you can run. You can think about everything or absolutely nothing. Simply put one foot... Continue Reading →
~blooms~
β’ "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." ~ Zen Shin πΈπ€ β’ Your journey is different. I talk about this a lot because I think it's important. In learning this myself, I've been able to focus on my personal goals in a much healthier way.... Continue Reading →
~a note~
β’ "Allow yourself to shine without the desire to be seen." ~ anonymous π¦π β’ Sometimes social media & culture makes us feel like unless we document our progress or life, we aren't doing anything. NO! Let yourself hang out with friends, accomplish a long run, pass an exam, watch the sunrise, & really be... Continue Reading →
~music~
πStirling, Scotland : The Tolbooth (music & coffee) β’ "A song can take you back instantly to a moment, or a place, or even a person. That one song stays the same, just like that moment." ~ Sarah Dessen β’ I think it's beautiful that a song has the ability to make moments live on.... Continue Reading →
~chances~
β’ "Take every chance in life because some things only happen once." π¦β β’ Sometimes it's scary to take the jump. Signing up for a race, applying for a job, following a dream. But if you never try, you'll never know. Some of the greatest moments only happen once in a lifetime. You don't want... Continue Reading →