Maine Day 2 – Portland
Our second day (Monday October 9) in Maine was our chillest day of the trip! We all slept in a bit, then went on a run on a trail I found nearby. It was so fun to run in a group of 4 on a beautiful trail with perfect weather. And I got to color in a new state on my...
Maine Day 1 – Portland
We just got back from a wonderful trip to Maine with Val and her husband Steve! The seed for this trip was planted when I asked Val if she wanted to go to New Hampshire to run a race being announced by Ali from the Ali on the Run podcast. Then it became “we...
Running in Arkansas
When we visited Arkansas last year I was not prioritizing working out. So even though I could have run there and shaded in the state on my “States Run in Map,” I didn’t. And totally didn’t care that I missed out. Bu this year, I purposefully...
Eureka Springs Activities
When Josh and Chase asked us what there is to do in Eureka Springs I said that it’s touristy and outdoorsy – there’s a cute downtown with shops, and there’s also hiking trails, ziplines, and caves (they were excited about the caves). And I said...
Flying to Eureka Springs!
It all started a few weeks ago when Courtney and I were talking about burgers, and she mentioned she had enough buns to make some for me and Khali. “Should I ask Steven and Josh how long it will take to fly us there?” I joked. [Josh is Steven’s...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and work in an account management role. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂