On January 1, 2014 I announced via this blog and social media that I would exercise every day this year. It's mid-April and I haven...

Last night I attended my first vision board party. This wasn't my first time creating a vision board, but it was my first time doi...

Yesterday I celebrated my 33rd birthday. Actually, I celebrated all weekend, spending time with family and friends and eating entirely t...

My birthday is Sunday, but I decided to start the celebration today by drafting a list of 33 things I'd like to do while I'm 3...

I'm an English teacher, so I like themes.  My theme for February is simple: lean in.  This month I'll be rereading Le...

So…during my 30th birthday celebration this happened. For the first time in my life I am not looking forward to my birthday. If you ...

Here are three things I'd like Santa to bring me this Christmas: The Book of Jezebel : An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Lady Things ...

Yesterday I completed my second half marathon. Barely.  Though I was in great spirits when I crossed the finish line, my body was n...

I did it! I did the Magic City Half Marathon today and I survived. I'll be back tomorrow with my post-race reflections. xo, j...

I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and stuff, but Jesus, is this half marathon thing really a good idea?  I ...

You're mine; I love you Despite the way you hurt me. The Wolf will not win. 

Photo Credit: sboneham (Flickr/Creative Commons) "Write down your NOs!" That's the message that was delivered to me l...

This weekend is going to suck. I had been looking forward to this weekend because it's a long one; we teachers have Monday off. Th...

Image via Flickr/Creative Commons My list of life goals is about a yard long. Seriously. But here are some goals of mine that perta...

Currently is a little feature Dani Hampton of  Sometimes Sweet  and several other bloggers I follow occasionally post on th...

“Are you Writeous Babe?” With that simple question GG Renee of the blog All the Many Layers made my day. Actually she made ...

On Feb. 12, 2012 I ran a half-marathon. And I ran 13.1 miles mostly because so many people had told me I couldn't.  I have a co...

Summer is coming to a close. I know summer doesn't officially end until Sept. 22, the first day of fall. But since I'm a teacher m...

Thursday night was amazing. I plan to say more about the See Jane Write Magazine Launch Party presented by Hamer Law Group on Monday on S...

I'm spending part of my day off catching up on some of my favorite magazines.  Because I am a teacher, I have technically been o...