Anyway, lots to talk about today. Spring Cleaning is on the brain for a lot of us, but I’d like to FOCUS on a different kind of Spring Cleaning. How about spring cleaning ourselves? No no, you won’t need Pine-Sol or bleach for that (least I hope not!).
I’m talking about all this “stuff” we hold onto and don’t want to let go of. All things we say we want to do but don’t. All things we want to be, but say we can’t. GET RID OF IT!!! Frankly, I am fed up with carrying it around. So here goes…..one, two, three LET GO!
This week, I’m going to focusing on just that. Spring Cleaning my body, mind, and soul!
First up….Spontaneity. I
I gave it a whirl this weekend.
- I changed my schedule up this week. In fact, it was last minute scheduling. But good thing it was because it allowed me to meet two lovely Bloggers!
I met up with the beautiful Jess for a bright and early run at Town Lake Trail. I just love this woman! So down to earth and genuine. We chatted the whole way and enjoyed every mile! Next time we’ll actually take pictures of ourselves! haha.
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And the second meet up was with the kind hearted and fun loving Christin! What better place to meet than the FARMERS MARKET?!
I’m a sucker for locally grown strawberries! Just see for yourself.
We laughed and talked the whole time. Trying out new foods and making jokes. Christin is a genius in the kitchen and she spoiled me with her gluten free muffins and kale chips.
Thanks Christin!
- I changed my GOAL race that I was training for and instead ran a local 30K, last minute!
It was freeing! I didn’t even get timed. I allowed myself to enjoy the run, no set pace, no goal time, just run for fun and be proud of the training that went into it.I even tried out new fuel (you should actually never do this if you are really going to race, just FYI), but it worked for me!
p.s. – I now have a new obsession with sharkies!p.p.s I have a new training partner. She’s my favorite type of BIRD!
- And lastly, I spontaneously played in the kitchen…..at midnight……with random ingredients. When I say random, I mean random!
Don’t judge, late night snacks are the best! And no, that’s not a look of disgust but rather a chewy nutty goodness.
Good Gut GF Brownies. Want the recipe? I think you’ll have to wait for the next post when I talk about Spring Cleaning our bodies (aka guts and livers).
So, are you on board? Is this your kind of Spring Cleaning?
Cheers,
LC
121 comments:
I love sharkies - that is what I use when running long distances. Not a big fan of the Gu's myself...
oh, so wish I could have been there for farmers market fun with you + Christin! (aren't her kale chips RAD?) ha - I never use that word. ;)
I love any and all gummis - sharkies are one of my favorites!!
I am doing all kinds of spring cleaning myself - literally AND figuratively! out Out OUT !!
Spring cleaning = getting ready for graduation!
i know, sharkies taste so good! the only GU that really works for me is the
plain flavor. Easy on the stomach!
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I had a blast today, lovely lady! xoxo Too funny, I just put up my post too. :)
yes m'am, wish you were there too! Would have loved it! soon, my friend,
very soon! and I should have called this spring detox! haha.
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oh you graduate!!! thats awesome!! what will you do next? Move to austin? :)
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its our blogging catch up day, right? haha. Wish we had more time. Next time,
Tea Room and Ka Prow!!
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Yes and yes! :D
Looks like a fun weekend! You know I'm all about feeling good physically, mentally and emotionally, so I'm totally into the idea of spring cleaning! Spontaneity sounds like a good place to start :)
Lucky you---meeting up with Christin---I love her! ...And lucky her too :)
every time I meet a new blogger, I feel so privilaged! Everyone is so amazing!
So when are you coming to Austin?
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I have the same spring cleaning goal! A total well being clean up.
I also want to get rid of some physical clutter too (hello closet and too tight clothes!)
Thanks for sharing the idea of spontaneity..I hadn't thought of that and I need more in my life. Today I spontaneously joined up with a friend and wow...had the best time.
I'd love to meet both of you in real life! Can I drive up from San Antonio sometime and tag along? I promise to laugh at all your jokes. :)
Oh thats awesome Missy! we can keep each other accountable. We probably need
that, right? Wish I could have joined you today. fellowship is always good!
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oh please please do!! Or maybe we need to go to the river walk for a
day trip? That would be a blast!
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Love spring cleaning!
haha spring cleaning here all the time, LOL
i try to be better at being spontaneous, thanks for the reminder that it can be fun!
me too, a much needed clean!
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amen to that! Its a monthly thing, right? I think you should be spontaneous
and fly to Austin!
:)
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Atta Lindsay!
I've been on a Spring Cleaning kick for the last 4 months ... have donated about 1/2 of my stuff.. maybe more. When I move it will be a cinch! ;-)
The other stuff... yeah... bit by a bug ... and so I was on self-imposed rest mode all weekend. It's amazing what happens when you make self-imposed rest... self-imposed reflection.... Sometimes the down time is just as valuable as the move time.... and all the more ego-challenging but soul benefitting! ;-)
awww, 2 blogger meet-ups!? How fun! So jealous! Town lake is GORGEOUS this time of year, I totally miss it!!!
I know, its in full bloom! Wish you could run it with us!
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Sounds like you had a great weekend, and I'm loving those gorgeous looking strawberries! Spontaneity is so freeing, and spontaneous plans with friends sometimes end up leading to some of the best memories.
I LOVE that you made those at midnight. YOU. ARE. AWESOME.
Thanks for the well-wishes on my foot! It's like blue (from bruising) but I can walk :)
oh so glad you are walking! thats progress!
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I've eaten most of the strawberry pint already. Delicious! And yes , great
memories! I just love that.
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oh but so beneficial indeed. A good soul searchin spring cleaning weekend. Happy
for you Wendy! you inspire me.
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Spring Cleaning your body? How interesting! I can't wait to read it.
I think it's hilarious you made these so late. Grandma Hollie is in bed by 10 ha. That is fantastic you were able to have two blogging meetups. They are always the best.
Oh girl, I so need this type of spring cleaning too! I'm still very jealous that you and Jess got to go for a run together. Not bitter of course ;-) We'll all get to run together one day I know it!
Oh we better get that run! Let me know if you go to Dallas again!
You are so beautiful!! I love the theme you have started with "Spring Cleaning"!! Yes, I want that recipe!! If you created it, they have to be delish!!
I am jealous of that Austin weather!! I want sun and shorts weather.
That's great that you were prepared enough to run the 30k on a whim! Go Lindsay!
Oh, ya know, just a last minute 30k.... you're ridiculous, girlfriend!! also, for someone who's usually in bed before 10 (you and me both) i'm impressed you had the mental capacity and physical capability to bake at midnight!
ALSOOO, what are we going to do without the bachelor tomorrow night?!
Thumbs up to the 30km friend! :) And I'm totally OCD but I have to have the same brand and similar flavours for a race- no mixing allowed. Sharkies aren't my fave chews- I find they taste salty but I haven't tried them in over a year and a half. I'm on board for spring cleaning...right after spring training camp is over ;) I'm loving that idea so much. I need to give that some thought this week while I'm riding.
Amen am I on board! First off, its so important to clear out the junk and anxieties and live freely. God has blessed up wit too much wonder in this life to spend time worrying or holding on to fears and anxieties.
And that's so amazing about your 30k! That's far! When is your marathon? I ran a half marathon this morning- it was 40 and raining. Is it useless to say I'm jealous of you? And I want that recipe!
Started 14 March... http://extremebalance.net/blog/2011/03/spring-cleaning/
So far, so good!
I'm so on board! Thanks for the wonderful post!!!
first off, how did i miss this??? I think my eyes need some spring cleaning,
haha. phase 3 now right? I love it! Will be keeping tabs and joining in as well.
Cheers!
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i'm telling ya, you need to do your spring training in austin. You don't need to
work now, right? haha. Congrats on your half! I bet you did AWESOME!!
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maybe thats why I liked them, a little salty and sweet. Its hot here already so
I need that sodium. The berry flavor is the best! Oh and I told James about
making the GF honey stinger waffle. He's excited too! Hope SC is going well.
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after racing that 30k, my body would not sleep. Trust me, I was in bed at 9pm
then back up at midnight because i was HANGRY! So, why not bake, right? haha.
Um ya, whats on now on Mondays? Bachlorette???
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i'm telling ya jess, get the coach to move down to austin! I'll bribe you with
some GF brownies. By the way, have you gone GF yet? Hope your week is off to a
good start!
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I LOVE SPRING CLEANING- i need to do this too! especially with being more spontaneous-im so on board with you!
grandma cotter is usually in bed by 9pm, but was so hungry again at midnight, I
just had to bake! hehe.
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yea! though its not spring down in Brazil. haha. How about March/April
Cleaning? hehe.
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this is a FANTASTIC POST!!! I started this yesterday and then read your post!!! I think we all need to do this
Aww you are amazing:) I could really use a spring clean!! And I want to MOVE to Austin- so jealous!!
This post is AMAZING as always, and I can't wait for that recipe!! :D
Have a great day friend!! :)
Man, I REALLY need to be on board. Colin and I were talking about this last night. Too much random crap and not enough good stuff recently!
I am so boarding that train! My knew way of thinking it to just let it go. Tony and I have really been working on that since it is so easy to let things get to you (especially when you are a sensitive person). We are focusing on the positive and working on the things we have control of and not letting the things we can't control get to us. I'm glad you had fun this weekend and Christin is such a sweetheart, so I'm sure that was fun! Have a great Monday Lindsay!
local strawberries! i'm jealous - we dont' get those here in maine until july! the brownies look awesome -- and good for your gut? now i'm curious... :)
After this next weekend I know I'll have to do a little spring cleaning of my gut and liver. That's more my type of spring cleaning than the actual spring cleaning of the house etc. lol. I still have not gone to farmers market here...those strawberries just gave me the drive to go to it very soon!
DELICIOUS looking brownies!!! :)
OOOOO I love a kale chips!! I need to spring clean, so don't come over!
Ok, send some of those amazing strawberries my way!
I could definitely stand to do some "spring cleaning" (I could also really stand to clean my house... to be honest, I'm kind of a slob... and lazy)! You are such an encouragement!
Spontaneity for the win!! I love the feeling of just going with the flow, and having a GREAT day/weekend/week/month because of the fun random things that happen to come along :) On that note, a 30K is 18 miles..right??? Were you training fro that?! Ha, either way, an impressive run to tackle!
yay for blogger meet up with Christin-esp at the farmers market-how jealous am I?! We have a farmers market but it's only 2 months out of the year:(
I am so on board with you! What a great idea for so many reasons. I should try and be more spontaneous like you.
That's fun you got to meet up with some readers!
What was your goal race? 30km just last minute? you are AWESOME! I wish I could run that "just last minute".. it must be so easy for you lol.
Excited to see this recipe of yours..
What fun! I love to be spontaneous, but I think Dave is wearing off on me adn I am less spontaneous now than I was before. We joke that it takes him two weeks to do anything spontaneous.
I'm excited for this recipe... I'm going to try to do more GF foods from now on. Maybe not entirely, just mostly!
I think meeting a fellow foodie friend at a farmers market is perfect! I'm super excited about these brownies - I'm a huge fan of brownies - especially the random part!!!!
I'm very much on board with you about the spring body cleaning! I'm excited to see what you got coming up for us. :)
the brownie goodness sounds amazing!! i have to get my hands on the recipe for those kale chips. glad you had a fun weekend :)
MUST HAVE THE BROWNIE.
I'm TOTALLY on board with your spring body cleaning! :) WOW you sure are not kidding about being spontaneous -- a last minute 30k?! Geez! :)
Yey for spring cleaning! btw, Im so super jealous of the amazing weather in Austin right now. Ha! I told my hubs we are gonna have to make a trip down there asap to visit since its like 50 and raining here=) Im so looking forward to that brownie recipe recipe too! Looks good! have a fantastic start to your week hon!
oh you'll like the brownies, very cleanse friendly. And I'm sure you could put
youre on twist on it!
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love that spontaneity! it always makes me so happy to do something randomly last-minute.
I have yet to try kale chips. the horror!
we all need to spring clean is some shape or form, right? Hey when is your race?
I've been praying for you!
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oh my goodness, I just love all the fresh berries this time of year!! You must
go! How's the training going by the way? What days to you run?
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and now they are all gone. Good for the gut! Hope you are doing well friend. I
love hearing from you!
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thats so funny, I'm used to him being called "boots." Well hop on the
spring cleaning wagon!
p.s.
Have you tried swimming yet?
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oh I agree! I know we feel the same way about that. Its good to be supportive
and hold each other accountable, right? Hope your Monday is even better Sarena!
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oh please do come! might be a drive for you, haha! Hope you had a good sunday.
Looking forward to a fresh CLEAN week!
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oh I just read you blog, love the james verse too! You look so happy and I am
excited that we are going to be "spring cleaning" together!
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yea, go for it! when you do, post about it! I love seeing how we can motivate
each for this. Cheers Carrie.
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I was going to do a marathon next week but thought that 30k would be best for
right now. I need a little break so that I don't get re-injured. But I was glad
that training paid off. It felt great! I've pushed the marathon back till fall
now.
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well nows better than ever, right? We can hold each other accountable! I know
you can do this, we can do this!
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oh my gosh, thats too funny! I like Dave. I like you both. When are you coming
to austin again?????
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My dear friend! We just got our internet hooked up and I'm taking a few minutes to read blogs! I'm so excited to be your training partner. It's going to be a great experience for us! I want to meet Christin next time I'm in Austin - her muffins and kale chips look so delicious. And can't wait to see the recipe for your Good Gut GF brownies. Enjoy your day with the hubs! xo
Oh! And yes, I'm ON BOARD for this spring cleaning. It sounds like the best kind of cleaning to me!
Well I was actually training for a marathon but it had to be pushed back for
certain reasons, so the 30k was a good way to put my training to use, ya know?
It was so relaxed, loved it! and yea for spring cleaning ourselves. Glad your on
board!
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I had been doing some marathon training so it was good to put it to use. SUPER
CHILL! I think thats why I liked it, no pressure! I forgot my mushiness today.
I must go read mushy monday! I am totally diggin those!
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I AM ON BOARD!! Great job on your 30k...YOU are AMAZING!!! Good for you to run to run and enjoy it and trust in your training. You are so beautiful Lindsay. Those strawberries are calling my name!! My PT appointment is tomorrow (you have the best memory ever!) and I am going to email you right after. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful!
my spring cleaning is totally cleaning out the pantry... and the container of hummus :)
I actually cleaned out some computer cookies from my browser too! who knew that so many people tracked me!
good gut brownies? love it :) horray for a fabulous weekend and going with the flow!
How fun! A blogger met up..fresh strawberries & fresh gluten free muffins?! Yum! I'm jealous ;) (in a good way, of course)
Nice - a 30K! :) GO YOU!!! That is awesome..and to enjoy the run- that's most important!
I have not seen any local 30ks, only 15ks- but that seems like it would be a good distance!
I hope you are having a good Monday!!
PS: I'm going to be in the area near my Whole Foods (it's kind of far from my house) on Saturday- I am on the hunt for Udi's bread & black bean noodles :)
um YUM, those look so good!! And I am so glad you had fun with my sis (jealous!) and your other bloggy meetup. Those are so so fun to do, aren't they?! 30K? wow, you go!!
Totally hear ya on the spring cleaning of the mind body and soul :)
Way to go on the last minute run! Fun blogger meet-ups! Hope your week is off to a great start Linds!!
Katie :)
Great post! Cleaning yourself is a great thing every now and then. I'm just focusing on very clean eating, mindfulness meditation, breaking some annoying routines and getting rid of bad habits. Feels good! :)
oh wow, thats a good idea! I need to do that on my computer. you are so wise!
thanks for the tip!
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Oh please do email me! I hoping and praying that it all goes well! And its
totally in God's hands, you can rest assure!
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oh its definitely a dorry type of brownie, heck maybe even Billy. Just don't
tell him whats in it. haha. Yea for spring cleaning our body, mind, and soul!
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I am SO impressed that you just pulled at 30 km out like that!!! My race is this Sunday and it is a 30 km race........ I am trying out some new food cuz I have been hungry on my runs lately, I can usually go a long way with just some Vega Sport. I have been liking cliff blocks. Also- I am just taking picks to blog about my spring.... SO not Austin.....
for your spring cleaning, you need to try kale chips!! haha. Clean out the
fridge and move in the kale! I have a feeling you'd like it.
:)
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Chyrsta, come on down! Its 80F here today. Kinda hot but not rainy!! I'd love
it!
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oh they are super easy! Just toss in a little nutrtional yeast and coconut oil
and bake or dehydrate. Go for it!
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yes, definitely a good thing overall. Its more of an inner cleanse, ya know? So
when are you coming to Austin? You and Dorry can ride together!
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only 2 months out of the year? Oh bummer. I say we all move to florida. I like
where you stayed last time. Deal?
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If anything, its a good way to examine ourselves, right? Hope you had a great
weekend too!
:)
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I love meeting bloggers. Its always great to connect. You should have come
down with your sis! now that would have been too fun!
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oh doesn't it?! I love the feeling that we are renewing ourselves to make
us more whole, more free, more in tune! You are inspiration kath!
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thats how i felt on my runs, the sharkies really helped! I've tried cliff blocks
but they just get too sticky in my teeth. haha. and let me know when those
spring pics are up! or not so spring pics!
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oh it is up and let me tell you............ you sent me over the edge with your 85 degree spring!! ;)
Does your inner cleanse include the brownie?! I hope to goodness it does! I absolutely need to come to Austin. I used to live there and now it's time I return for at least a weekend! Dorry are you in? :)
You are awesome! Randomly ran a 30k huh? That's what I love about you - so damn inspiring but SO damn down to earth and humble, it's unreal! And you are just like that in real life too, which is even better!! I love the concept of spring cleaning - not just cuz I love to clean (hehe) but because we could all use a change in focus, a cleaned up approach to life, just something NEW to focus on instead of the same 'ol, same 'ol. Can't wait to read the next post on spring cleaning :)
That's a great spring clean if u ask me! Hahaa! I often start randomly baking just before the clock strikes midnight!
I've heard a lot about liver cleanses....I'm looking forward to your next post!
well, its more of a recommendation for the liver, but still, lots of good stuff!
:)
Hope you had a great weekend friend!
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This is such a good post, I really love this one because I need to do some spring cleaning .. I have some of the same goals-especially to be spontaneous haha. YOU ARE SO LUCKY YOU GOT TO MEET CHRISTIN & ENJOY HER FOOD. LUCKYYY!!! Hahah :) Happy Spring!!! Enjoy the weather for me .. ;)
now THATS my kind of spring cleaning!
oh definitely! Feels good to purge all that stuff that holds us back, right?!
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oh you are too kind to me Jess. I think that flu is making me seem a lot
more motivational than you think, haha. JK! Are you feeling better? I hope so!
And I am excited to do this spring clean with you!
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oh it was such a special weekend. I loved meeting chrisin, so wish you could
have been there too!
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Those strawberries are gorgeous! I'm so jealous! Local strawberries are still months away here...
Ach! No harm, no foul! There's lots going on once the days get longer... I'm still in Phase I: Phase III will take me right through to the end of APRIL! That's a plan I can get behind---long enough that I can settle into a rhythm, but not so long that I feel disconnected from the ending.
SO EXCITED that you independently came to the same place, though!! Great minds, and all that! :D I can't wait to read about your progress, too--and thanks for the info on James' recovery. FASCINATING! I heart extremes (if the name of my blog didn't tell you!), and the idea that he's a REAL, LIVE PROFESSIONAL athlete is so cool! As is how you keep him up and running (no pun intended)! :D
That is so fun! I wish you had come to Dallas though! I'm visiting my folks there! We are doing a colon cleanse to "spring clean."
oh bummer. I'd ship them to you if I could. Or maybe you should come for a vist.
hehe!
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Last week when the kids were gone my boss also took a mental vacation so that meant I got to focus on training, CLEANING, blogging and time with friends. This week, kids are back home so it's focus on family, work and school. My focus shifts weekly if not daily! I just try to smile through it all because I love it all! You have had the most FABULOUS meetups lately. I want to move to Texas!!!!! :)
I love your outlook steph, and you are so well balanced. I aspire to be like
that when I have kids! and yes, please come to Austin!
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I can't believe how warm it is there!!
Look at you guys! So fun that you got to meet another blogger (or two) in person =D..
mmmm strawberries!!!!!
Its crazy, it goes from cold to hot, no spring. I guess I'll be visitng you this
summer to escape the heat! I'll bring the brownies!
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I think this is a great idea! I am really trying this out - recently I've tried to not be so controlling over everything (training included) and just let things happen and learn to enjoy the randomness. Great post!!!
This is a great idea Linds! Good for you on the spontaneity! I have my moments where I can be a "fly by the seat of my pants kinda gal" and then others where I MUST have a plan! Usually depends on the amount of stress in my life at the moment. I think some Spring cleaning would be great for me right now...just in time to move into the new house! New house, new me! Yay! Plus, I know physically getting rid of stuff can be so freeing...can only imagine getting rid of the "baggage" in one's life!
oh well said Heather! I am so excited for you and your new house. Lots of good
spring cleaning to come....body, mind, and soul!
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