Friday Question #52

by | Jan 9, 2009 | Friday Questions, Health + Fitness

Is it harder for you to eat healthy or get exercise? Last week a friend told us he had lost 40 pounds since the last time we saw him. We asked if he changed his diet and started exercising, and he kind of laughed, saying he was just eating healthier, not exercising....

A true neighbor

by | Jan 7, 2009 | Life

I’ve posted a few times about my disdain for my neighbors (here, here, and here… and probably elsewhere), and how I felt it was normal to not know ANY of them. After yesterday’s post, you might be wondering what my deal is, and if I have any friends...
A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words

by | Jan 6, 2009 | Life

I’ve somewhat stayed in touch with my coworkers from Italy (I worked there summer ’06). Somewhat, as in, every once in awhile, one of us sends out an email. And, every once in awhile, as in, every six months… So I was excited when a French coworker...

Then January hits…

by | Jan 5, 2009 | Life

December is full of celebrations, family get-togethers, and days off from work… then January hits and NOTHING is going on. I distinctly remember spending most of LAST January’s weeknights and weekends on my couch, watching DVDs, and probably eating...

First Run

by | Jan 4, 2009 | Health + Fitness, Running + Training

Yesterday was our first run of the new year, in Steven’s parent’s very, very hilly neighborhood. When we were driving into their neighborhood on Thursday, I thought, “Wow! These hills will make a good challenge!” Ugh. My quads are so stiff...