Does it stink having a birthday around Christmas?

This is a question I get all the time. Even as a 45-year-old adult, people ask if having a birthday in December is kinda rough? I understand the reason they ask, thinking that Christmas– and Thanksgiving and New Year’s– overshadows my own celebration. But I actually love that I was born in December. The wholeContinue reading “Does it stink having a birthday around Christmas?”

Hobby Lobby Thanksgiving Commercial – Like Father, Like Daughter

A friend of mine asked me if I knew of any Thanksgiving movies. He brought up Planes, Trains, and Automobiles but neither of us could think of any others. Thanksgiving is often overshadowed by Christmas– just go to your local Walmart and I betcha there are Christmas decorations up already. Soon enough there will beContinue reading “Hobby Lobby Thanksgiving Commercial – Like Father, Like Daughter”

Let the triathlon training begin… again!

Hello! I thought today would be a good day to talk about training after taking a few days off from running, cycling, and swimming. My next sprint triathlon is one month away. It’s nice to have something to work towards, huh? These rest days were a little strange. No calendar. No workouts scheduled. I haveContinue reading “Let the triathlon training begin… again!”

Coke & Sprite & Zero Water & All the Races in Coca-Cola’s New Commercial

Coke has a new commercial in a joint effort with Sprite, Smart Water, and Honest. Well, “joint” is a little dishonest since Coca-Cola owns all those other brands. If you look closely, you’ll find that this fizzy fun family ad features Fanta, too, making fans flip out, for sure! Yes, Coke owns Fanta, too. CheckContinue reading “Coke & Sprite & Zero Water & All the Races in Coca-Cola’s New Commercial”

I haven’t had a date in…

I left Nashville almost 2 months ago. Since arriving in Florida most of my time has been spent with my family (parents, siblings, nieces, etc). Family was the driving force for the move south so being with them a lot is going according to that plan. But all this time spent with them doesn’t leaveContinue reading “I haven’t had a date in…”