Timeout

I need to take a timeout. Or hit the pause button. Or at least slow down a little.

I’ve got a lot going on right now, and while I like to be busy, I’ve definitely been stressing out a bit. I’ve always been the type of person who tries to do everything. Though I can usually balance it all initially, there always comes a point in time when I just can’t keep all of my plates spinning anymore. Sometimes they come crashing to the floor. Other times I manage to set them down gently.

When I started this blog just a few short months ago, I had big plans for it. I still do, I guess… I just don’t have time for it right now. If I do something, I want to do it right. I don’t like to half-ass things, and though I’ve been in denial of it for the past few weeks, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing with this blog.

So I’m going to take a timeout. Worrying about blogging hasn’t been fun for me, which is the total opposite of what I wanted this to be. It’s also not fair to the few of you who do read this—no one wants to read rushed, crappy posts.

Hopefully I’ll be able to get my life under control and return to the blogosphere sooner rather than later. Until then, thanks for reading, and don’t forget about me completely. I’ll be back someday :)

Exhausted

I am absolutely exhausted. I blame this entirely on my hectic work/travel schedule last week, which ended with me taking a red eye flight from Las Vegas to Newark on Saturday night and driving from Newark to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Aside from being tired (and maybe a little lazy), I have no excuse for not having a blog post for today. Oh, well.

I feel like that cat–about to pass out at any moment. I’ll write a real post for Thursday. Promise!

Organized Chaos

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Yesterday was a whirlwind! After driving from Pittsburgh to Doylestown Tuesday (in eight long hours, thanks to torrential rain), I spent Wednesday at the Brad’s Raw Foods office getting to know my new colleagues. Though it was a blast and I loved everything about my day, when it was time to leave, I realized I got nothing done! Because the company is growing so quickly, the office has a very … [Continue reading...]

Bye Bye, Corn

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Today I found out I have a sensitivity to corn. I’m also sensitive to MSG, cats, dust and mold. However, corn had the greatest effect on me, according to the EAV test I underwent yesterday. This also upset me the most, because CORN IS IN EVERYTHING. Let’s rewind for a second, because I’m sure most of you are wondering what the heck an EAV test is. EAV testing, developed by Dr. … [Continue reading...]

Green Detox Soup

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Last week, we received our first CSA share—woo hoo! I’d been looking forward to getting our first box for weeks, and I was definitely not disappointed. Our portion included a loaf of whole wheat bread, rhubarb, strawberries and a whole lotta greens! Those were some of the best strawberries I’ve ever had! Though I love me some greens, I’ve been having trouble eating all of this! It’s … [Continue reading...]

Five Tips to Conquer a Warrior Dash

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Now that the summer racing season is here, awesome running events are happening all over the place, and I’m SUPER excited about it. I kicked off the season with my very first half marathon, and now I’m proud to say I survived a Warrior Dash! I’ve never been so muddy and stinky in my entire life, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. My boyfriend and I, along with five of our friends, … [Continue reading...]

May Foodie Penpals

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Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, I feel like summer is really here. On one hand, I’m super excited about that—I’ve got a summer filled with weddings, races and a vacation! But, on the other hand, all I can think about is how fast time is going! Example: I can’t believe it’s already been a month since my last Foodie Penpals post! Last month was my first time participating in … [Continue reading...]

Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy

I love summer. The days are long, there’s always something to do and life just seems to be simpler. In an effort to keep my summer simple, I’ve decided to decrease the frequency of my posts from three per week to two per week. Though I want to continue to write this blog, lately it’s become more of a chore rather than something I enjoy. My life has been absolutely wonderful … [Continue reading...]

Become a Health Coach!

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Last October, I started one of the most exciting journeys of my life. At a time when I was unemployed and questioning the career path I had chosen, I found the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I first saw it on a blog I read, thought it sounded cool and moved on. Then I saw it again. And again. This health coaching program I had never even heard of was now popping up all over the place, so I … [Continue reading...]

Ch-Ch-Changes

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Change is good. Sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes it’s scary. But it’s almost always good. I’ve experienced a lot of changes in my life in the past year: graduating from college, enrolling in the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, becoming a runner, even starting this blog! Though they’ve all been challenging in their own ways, they’ve all been incredibly rewarding, … [Continue reading...]