Monthly Archives: November 2014

I met you in the summer

A few days ago someone asked me what was the most memorable thing about my summer that did not involve running or baking. I had to take a while to think about it and unfortunately I realized that the highlight … Continue reading

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Catch me if you can

There probably is one or five new grey hairs, one more candle to blow out on the cake, the last  half marathon for this year, all checked off my list. It’s a chilly 38 degrees at 6.30 am on Sunday … Continue reading

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My summer fling

The leaves crunching beneath my shoes are shades of orange, yellow and red.  The wind continues to blow more leaves into my path, while the temperature seems to be steadily dropping as the rain comes down and daylight hours dwindle. … Continue reading

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I bake, I bake and I bake

This was one of those weekends where I wanted nothing more than to have some time to myself.  When I am working I feel so confined in the small space and there is no escaping interaction with others. After nine … Continue reading

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I want to break free

It’s way past midnight and I am having one of those sleepless nights and this time I can’t  blame it on coffee. The usual TV shows which normally lull me to sleep has done nothing and neither has the book I’m … Continue reading

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When did we become less compassionate ?

I was walking home from visiting a friend last night when a car stops by and the driver, seemed upset and kept talking about not having gas and being hungry. For a minute I was absolutely confused about what she really … Continue reading

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Running off the holidays

Another half marathon is over, and there is one more to go or so I say to myself, whilst I continue to search for half marathons on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. I hear you asking yourself, why would someone want … Continue reading

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Cheating on writing

“Most of life is -on-the-job training. Some of the most important things can only be learned in the process of doing them”. I began to think more about writing after a chat with a someone who writes for a living. … Continue reading

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One day I’ll fly away

It has been another day where the sun refuses to shine, instead there is more gusty winds and rain pouring down. I feel so confined now,  all I really want to do right  now is go run. It seems like … Continue reading

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The Desolate road

I stand at my window watching the desolate streets on Saturday evening, while the trees sway to the gusty winds and the rain continues to beat down.  Even though it has only rained most of the day, I feel like … Continue reading

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