Being a perfectionist comes with many struggles. One of them being the constant self questioning of any aspect of his or her life being “good enough.” I headed over to good ol’ Wikipedia (why not, right?) to check out the definition of perfectionism and it is described as a psychological disorder…. “Perfectionists strain compulsively and…
A Peanut-Butter-Chocolatey Giveaway!
Yesterday I tricked myself again. I mean you’d think I would wise up to my own ways, but I haven’t. I went out for a walk that really turned into a good run-with-some-walking. I tricked myself by saying “it’s just a walk” and “you only have to go a mile.” These things make me all…
8 Tips on Moving and Settling into a New City– on Alex Tries it Out!
Hello Friends! First of all, head over to see who won the Color Me Rad giveaway for two free entries to the colorful fun-run! Thanks for all who participated!———-It’s been about seven weeks since we’ve moved to the twin cities! How crazy is that? So much has changed! Plans. Expectations. Lifestyle. Love. Having our own…
The Salted Skillet Cookie…. with Toffee and Chocolate
Thanks for the thoughtful comments on Sunday’s post. I am pretty sure I will always have seasons of self-doubt and anxiety in blogging, but it really helps to know I’m not alone! I found out that one thing I do like is having my posts done the night before I want them on the blog…
4 Things to Take on an Outdoor Run
I went for a run today…err a walk-run. Those have been VERY common lately with my back. I honestly didn’t even plan on running at all. One of those times that I definitely tricked myself into getting out the door. “It’s just a walk, Amanda.” I was also only going to walk 2 miles. Then…
Monday Moves 7-22-13: Getting My Act Together
I am still having slight back issues. I have only successfully run about 2 miles in the past couple of months before wanting to puke. But for some reason I signed up for the Des Moines half marathon. It’s in October…that’s enough time to get my act together, right? PLUS I get to run this…
Sunday Somethings: Blogging Anxiety
As I sit down to write a (should be) simple post, I feel almost paralyzed in my writing. So instead of writing nothing at all, I’m going to procrastinate my original post and write a whole new one. Source {Oh, after I remind you to enter my giveaway that ends soon!} I have been blogging…
{WIAW #72} Current Confessions
Hello Friends! I have a confession to make. Well, I have a lot of confessions I should probably make…like the fact that sometimes I make cookies solely to eat all the dough left in the bowl. That’s pretty normal though, right? I should also confess that in three days I had Starbucks three times. Once…
Monday Moves #5: How to Run Through Colored Corn Powder aka a Color Run (Giveaway!)
Hello Friends! I’m happy to say I’ve been logging some pretty consistent miles on my Nike+ and DailyMile this past week! I’m still having some back issues so I will be doing some stretching and strength moves for my back that the coming week. I MUST be more consistent with my strength training because when…
SHN Favorites 7-12-13
Happy Friday, Friends! Are we all excited for the weekend? Aside from those of you who actually WORK on the weekends?? I remember I used to not appreciate at ALL the whole TGIF attitude being a waitress/barista for the past few years…but now the weekends mean I can hang out with Dave! Or friends! I’m…
