Category Archives: Healthy Living
Is it really almost February?
Holy cannoli! January is almost over and I haven’t wished all of you a Happy New Year yet. So here it goes and my apologies if you’re tired of hearing it: Happy New Year! Whew! That’s done. I don’t have … Continue reading
Don’t want to make that mistake again
Earlier this week I mentioned I joined a gym. I’m not a gym person. I always feel so out of place and wimpy when I’m surrounded by people who can pick me up with one finger. However, we are in … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living
Tagged 50 Year Project, Adventure, Blog, Blogging, Challenges, Getting into Shape, Goals, Guatemala, Gym Membership, Hiking, Life, Pacaya Volcano, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo
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Guilt won
When my alarm went off yesterday morning, I did not want to get out of bed. In fact, I turned the alarm off and had every intention of trying to sleep for another hour. But then I felt guilty. Even … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Healthy Living
Tagged Birds, Boston, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Dessert, Dogs, Ducks, Exercise, Guilt, Photography, Sunrises, Walking
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Get out of bed!
Lately I have been bad. I was doing so well in the exercise department. Then I had a busy week. After that I had a lazy week. Before I knew it, I was used to not exercising and was not even … Continue reading
Another rain experience
This morning I woke up around 8am. During the work week, I get up a little after 5am to go for a run. I get up this early for two reasons. First, it is too hot after work to go … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living
Tagged Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Exercise, Getting into Shape, Running
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Trying to find Inspiration
Lately I have been trying to get back into running. Summer is almost here and I would like to get back into hiking shape. This weekend I saw a lot of cool things on my run, which helped me with … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Healthy Living, Nature
Tagged Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Geese, Running, Turtles
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A Beautiful Start to the Day
Lately on my walks to work I have changed my route and now I travel by the Back Bay Fens. Since I am usually crunched for time I don’t get a chance to wander around this park all that much, … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Everyday life, Healthy Living, North America, United States
Tagged Back Bay Fens, Boston’s Emerald Necklace, Fenway, Fenway Park, Flowers, Gardening, Gardens, Kenmore, President Roosevelt, Red Sox, Richard D. Parker, United States, Vegetables, Victory Gardens, Walking, World War II
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A Saturday Adventure
The previous two weekends we were out of town. And on the weeknights I am not a big fan of doing chores. Needless to say, the place was a complete disaster. How two people, a cat and dog can create … Continue reading
Balance
I have been struggling in the exercise department. Lately I have been having a difficult time getting out of bed early to lift weights. When the alarm goes off I roll over, look out the window and it’s still dark. I … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Healthy Living, Nature, Uncategorized
Tagged Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Lifting Weights, Walking, Working Out
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Feeling Friendly
I have lived in Massachusetts for five years and I have never been to a Friendly’s. This chain started in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1935. I see commercials for the place several times a week and I’ve always meant to pop … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Healthy Living, Nature, Restaurants
Tagged Burger and Fries, Fribble, Friendly's, Ice Cream Sundae, Massachusetts
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50 Year Project 