On Saturday I competed in my first ever Master's swim meet. It was hosted by the ever smokin' hot lovely University of Tampa swim team. My swim coach and friend Kelsey, who is a UT alumnus and part fish, was there to compete as well. It helped that she was there...

I freely admit to being a terrible blogger this week. But, of course, I have excellent excuses. My return trip from the mitten was uneventful but I was just so exhausted from the weekend's wedding activities and so busy at work I've barely had time to read any blogs,...

Hello ghouls and goblins! It's my favorite month of the year and I've got a ton of stuff to be thankful for. And I think it deserves a list. Today, I'm thankful for: 1. My new(ish) 'hood. At the end of the month, it'll be a full year that I've been in my new...

Hi bloggy friends! I've crawled my way out of slothful glutton week and have emerged fat and happy. I ate a ton of cupcakes. I watched tv on the couch after work while snuggling Lloyd. And I caught up on a lot of much missed family and friend time. My favorite...

First and foremost I'd like to apologize for not getting in my Gangnam Style finish line dance. I had every intention of doing it coming down the finish chute. My race didn't go according to plan. To clarify, I mean that I just didn't expect to feel so good. I know,...

Today I'm so thankful to be able to train for these races with so many wonderful people. As race day too quickly approaches, looking back at these photos from the past few months truly shows me why I keep signing up for these events. This is what my happy looks like....