So I think the last time I *really* updated this blog on a regular basis was prior to SXSW. In a nutshell -- well, in short status updates -- here's what I've been up to: Had a great time at SXSW. Well, the last two days at least. Had an awesome ChevySXSW road trip experience, … Continue reading The ultimate/supreme catch-up blog entry
Category: Running
The Victim vs. Survivor Mentality
Depending on how closely you stalk me on the interwebs, you have have gathered that I've been running a lot lately. I've been consistently running at least 5 days a week since the first week of February. In late March I ran my first 5K and this Sunday I will be running my first 10K. … Continue reading The Victim vs. Survivor Mentality
A Little Bit of Fiction, A Little Bit of Fact
I'm working from a skewed perspective tonight, so here's a little piece of fiction, mixed in with a little bit of fact. I'll leave it up to you to decipher. Will I take questions? Probably not. I'm pretty sure we're all leading mixed lives anyways. Sometimes separating truth from fiction is harder to do. -------------------- … Continue reading A Little Bit of Fiction, A Little Bit of Fact
Preventative/Reactive Healthcare (And Day 6 Progress Report)
Today's post is a tad autobiographical. If you'd like to skip to the substance of preventative vs. reactive healthcare, scroll all of the way to the bottom of the post. The first week in review So I'm six days in to my healthy living challenge and I have to say...I feel great! I've documented as … Continue reading Preventative/Reactive Healthcare (And Day 6 Progress Report)
The Rider, The Elephant, and The Path
For every instance of change in our lives, we have to deal with three things: our rational side, our emotional side, and the path in which we eventually choose to embark on. Not every change in our lives is welcomed -- most of it is painful but necessary. Take, for instance, my February challenge. I … Continue reading The Rider, The Elephant, and The Path
Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress
It doesn't matter if you're on a fitness kick, gearing up for a new semester, or trying to save more money from your paycheck. You should be documenting EVERYTHING you're doing that puts you closer to success. On that note...Hooray! I've survived Day 3 of my challenge. I've found some great tools to help me … Continue reading Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress
21 Days To A New Me (And You)
After a few weeks of feeling mentally energetic but physically demotivated, I've decided that it's time to flip the switch (again). My health and I have a cyclical relationship...I usually don't really care until I have to, which means I have a health scare or I have some big event I have to physically prepare … Continue reading 21 Days To A New Me (And You)
Do You Really Need a Degree To Succeed in Graphic Design?
In short...kind of. For people who are unfamiliar with the technology and processes of design -- from the artistic form to the technical know-how necessary to execute ideas -- going to school is one of THE best ways to learn. You have to choose your school carefully though. If you don't, you run the risk … Continue reading Do You Really Need a Degree To Succeed in Graphic Design?
Can Net Neutrality Realistically Exist?
Heated discussions are abound online and off regarding net neutrality. Let's take a second to actually define net neutrality so that we aren't operating from errant presuppositions. Net neutrality has been defined as a "buzzword used to describe a principle proposed for users' access to networks participating in the Internet. The principle advocates no restrictions … Continue reading Can Net Neutrality Realistically Exist?
Achieving Balance
Ahhh, the eternal struggle. How does someone balance all of their obligations and cram 30 hours in a 24 hour day? I stumble and fall but I find that most of my lessons are learned when I get back up. No one likes a frazzled and stressed person! The time has come that I put … Continue reading Achieving Balance
Amara in Training 