back in my sneaks.

finally!  after 3 1/2 very frustrating weeks, i'm excited to announce- i'm back on the trails.  i still have a long way to go since my heel isn't 100% better- but that's beside the point.  i'm celebrating & running as often as possible.

during my runs it's obvious i'm still babying my injured heal.  for one, i can still feel the sore scab despite the band-aids and thick socks.  & for another, my running form hasn't returned naturally so now i'm dealing with the likes of shin splints.  bummer.  but being back in shoes (with backs i should add) and moving in the fresh air & sunlight for miles just makes me happy.  incredibly so.  so i'm going to keep on keeping on and enjoy every single step as i make up for the lost weeks of unexplored pavement.  i even purchased pretty laces for all the fun.

new beginnings.

yesterday, i turned 29.  twenty. nine.  oh my.  

twenty eight was an interesting year.  it wasn't fantastic, it definitely wasn't dull, it was full of friends & laughter and loneliness & tears.  i had high hopes for twenty eight and later resolved that small goals and baby steps were the best way to endure.  it was a rough & tumble kinda year- one that required a lot of patience, love and grace.  and with those components, it definitely managed to be a year for the books.

now i'm twenty nine.  & honestly, it couldn't have come at a better time.  i have extremely high hopes for this final dance of the decade- lots of adventures, plenty of goals and with great friends & the love of my life by my side, it's bound to be quite the party.

currently.

since falling off the face of the earth, you're probably wondering what we've been up to.  
short answer, not much.  
long answer, a little bit of everything.  we're traveling, celebrating birthdays, running regularly, & cooking- a lot.  
this is life as of late.

time well spent.

i'll be the first to admit that i love routine.  when i waver from it, not only am i not as productive, it also takes me quite some time to get back on the horse. up until college...actually, during college, i discovered this rather disappointing truth.  disappointing because i took so much pride in my spontaneous schedule and personality while growing up. & of course, i just couldn't believe i was someone who needed lists, routines and daily habits to be efficient.  but i am & as i continue to embrace this routined life, i have very much fallen in love with it.  so i'm sure you've noticed, it's very, very easy for me to go rouge without my routine.  

it's been about two weeks since i've consistently posted and while a huge part of me wants to regularly post content every morning, i also know it's important for me to find balance.  between work, cooking, working out, taking care of the house, spending time with a. & friends and doing anything crafty, i really have to prioritize my days.  i know we're all busy and many of us are bloggers...so i don't have to tell you, blogging takes a lot of time and forethought.  especially if it's your intent not to ramble.  so i'm putting this out there loud and clear.  would i love this little space to become something bigger?  of course.  it's definitely one of my dreams.  but right now i have to find balance in my day job and dream job & everything in between.  i'll still post...as often as possible...but i'm also going to extend myself some grace on the days i don't because i know that time was filled living out other dreams and with people i love.

these pics are from an exceptional walk a., radley & i took the other day.  time well spent.

grapefruit carrot basil juice

the juicing craze is still going strong.  the other day, i tried this awesome combination and instantly fell in love.  it's been on the menu for days and i'm drinking it like water...

ingredients:
2-3 pink grapefruits, peeled
6-8 large carrots
a handful of basil (add more or less depending on preference)

combine all ingredients into a juicer (per juicers instructions) and enjoy.

review: i love this juice, but a., not so much.  he finds grapefruits too bitter for his taste- so i would advise removing all pulp as well- if you generally have a hard time finding this fruit enjoyable.  grapefruit is loaded with amazing health benefits & the hint of basil is a nice surprise as well!  this juice makes a superbly refreshing, mid-day, pick-me-up.