After graduating college and landing my dream job, daily goals became a thing of the past. Realizing I needed something to strive for on a daily basis, I decided to become a runner. Inspired by BenDoesLife, this blog was started as a way to hold myself accountable for sticking to my healthy lifestyle. My journey to a marathon starts here and now. Rock on!

  • Question: TAG! State 15 facts about yourself and pass it on to 15 of the nicest tumblr users <3 - betternikki
  • Answer:

    Thanks, Nikki! You’ve made my day.

    Here are 15 Doozer facts, as requested. I’ll try to keep ‘em short. Possibly. (Maybe.)

    1. I was born and raised in Whitefish, MT, but I’ve also lived in Texas, California, Alaska and Washington.
    2. I have 2 college degrees; a B.A. in Psychology (minor in Vocal Performance) from The University of Montana, and an A.A.A. in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Seattle.
    3. I was a cheerleader in high school.
    4. I worked at Disneyland. Twice.
    5. I was homeless for 6 months when I was 20.
    6. I have my own language, which I regularly speak.
    7. I adore small things. Like, I freak out and squeak aloud at the sight of them. Especially squirrels and bugs.
    8. I dance every chance I get, everywhere and anywhere I see fit.
    9. I like to embarrass Hubs in public by humping his leg.
    10. I love to sing more than I love doing nearly any other activity.
    11. I second guess myself a lot, but I always do what feels right in my heart regardless of how others view my decisions.
    12. I am covered head to toe in freckles.
    13. I’ve always wanted to be a National Geographic photographer, even though I know next to nothing about photography.
    14. My favorite color changes day by day.
    15. My favorite song is Africa by Toto.

Sunshiiiine run proof from yesterday! It felt amazing and refreshing to get back into motion; an easy 5K around the neighborhood in which we are lucky enough to have been staying.

Random Doozer Fact #12: One of my pet peeves (of which I have only a select few) is forgetting I&#8217;m wearing jewelry until halfway through my run. No idea why this is an issue, since it really doesn&#8217;t matter. Meh, strange.

Happy Halfwaythroughtheweekday, rockstars!

Sunshiiiine run proof from yesterday! It felt amazing and refreshing to get back into motion; an easy 5K around the neighborhood in which we are lucky enough to have been staying.

Random Doozer Fact #12: One of my pet peeves (of which I have only a select few) is forgetting I’m wearing jewelry until halfway through my run. No idea why this is an issue, since it really doesn’t matter. Meh, strange.

Happy Halfwaythroughtheweekday, rockstars!

Best running quote ever.

Best running quote ever.

(via srcdoeslife)

Source: beyondrunning

O hai there, sir sunshine. I was beginning to think you had forgotten about us. Glad you’ve joined the party.

I’m totes taking advantage of this beautiful weather today by going on a 3 mile run after we’re done hanging with Leonard this morning (with photographic proof and everything, so get ready for that awesomeness).

Happy Tuesday, rockstars! Make today amazeballs.

O hai there, sir sunshine. I was beginning to think you had forgotten about us. Glad you’ve joined the party.

I’m totes taking advantage of this beautiful weather today by going on a 3 mile run after we’re done hanging with Leonard this morning (with photographic proof and everything, so get ready for that awesomeness).

Happy Tuesday, rockstars! Make today amazeballs.

Some people buy clothing, souvenirs or &#8220;necessities&#8221; while in away from home; I buy stuffed animals.

Because I&#8217;m a(five year old)n ADULT.

Some people buy clothing, souvenirs or “necessities” while in away from home; I buy stuffed animals.

Because I’m a(five year old)n ADULT.

Healthiest hospital food I could find. Calling this a win.

Happy Monday, rockstars!

Healthiest hospital food I could find. Calling this a win.

Happy Monday, rockstars!

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missmuscles:

Which means I’m ready to push myself until I have nothing left. It’s time to become the person I’ve always wanted to become— strong on the inside and on the outside. Someone who gives it their all.

I’m tired of my own excuses and being disappointed in my choices. I want to be proud of my dedication, hard work, and determination again.

I’m ready.

Couldn’t have said it better. Exactly where I’m at in my life these days, and I’m ready to kick this business into high gear. missmuscles, I’m right there with you. 

Rock on.

Source: missmuscles

Happiness.

Happiness.

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We expected him to be disoriented and slightly sluggish right after surgery, but he’s been bright-eyed and bushy-tailed since he first awoke, which is amazing!

Initial assessment from the neurosurgeon is the tangerine-sized tumor (pushing on his right motor cortex) is Stage 3 or 4 aggressive cancer, but won’t be sure until the lab processes the biopsy. Should know Tues at the latest. I’ll keep y’all posted.

Staying here with my friend Bear until I have to go back to G-town for play rehearsals on the 25th (*squeee!*).

T will be here later today. Esscited for that to happen.

Thank you for the prayers, patience and love, rockstars. It’s all working!!!

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Headed to Billings to be with him today.

Keep him, and his dad, in your prayers if you would please. They need it. (Thanks in advance, yo.)