Author Archives: jenna
The Luckiest Girl in the World
Hi. The other day I logged in to my admin page and saw that regardless of the neglect I’ve slathered on this blog like butter on a warm blueberry muffin–there are about SIXTY of you who still check my blog. … Continue reading
You Have to Read: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
This is a weird book. You still with me? Because I loved it. I absolutely head over heels loved it. I hope I don’t discredit it by saying that it may not be for everyone, but it certainly was for … Continue reading
You Have to Read: A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
Need something awesome to read? Of course you do. In fact, you’ve probably been reduced to reading things like shampoo bottles and that ancient copy of Body for Life you found laying around (you know you’re only reading it to … Continue reading
Some Healthy Things
Remember how I’m the most inconsistent blogger on the face of the earth? Sorry about that. Today I want to talk about health in the information age. Sometimes I think the Internet is my ultimate blessing/curse. It is so awesome that … Continue reading
Charles the Home Ec Baby
Remember the school assignment where your home ec teacher made you dress up a 5-pound bag of flour or sugar and carry it around like it was your little darling? The point of this exercise was to terrify you out … Continue reading
Outcome of the 90 Day Fitness Challenge
Remember when I posted about the 90 Day Fitness Challenge I started on October 15th? Those 90 days have come and gone. A few people have asked me recently how it went and I realized I went completely silent about … Continue reading
Another Actual Conversation From an Actual Marriage
We’re sitting on our new couch. The very first piece of furniture we’ve ever purchased. Okay, we’re not sitting, we’re sprawling. His head is on one end, mine is on the other. Its a microfiber heaven. There’s really no reason … Continue reading
How to Backcomb Your Hair And Not Look Like Snookie
This is Emily. She is about to become your hair’s new best friend. Not really. You’re far too late. I’ve already dibbsed her as my hair’s new best friend. Guess you should work on your speed work. There’s a reason … Continue reading
The Sexiest Man Alive
First things first. This is Ryan. You’re welcome. And now for the obvious: WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG! Isn’t it dreamy? I’ve been a bit absent the last few weeks as we’ve been trying to get this fabulous new design … Continue reading
Almond Joy Oatmeal
Dead giveaways that I am hormonal: Crying during United Way commercials. Attempts to make an otherwise healthy breakfast resemble a chocolate bar. Let’s skip over the whole United Way thing. I tried to explain it to someone and ended up … Continue reading
You Have to Read: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, by Bill Bryson
People, listen up. I feel the need. The need to read. Please know that every book I recommend I am downright passionate about. This one is no exception. I read Bill Bryson’s The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid … Continue reading
Dash Fitness Challenge WEEK ONE
This is me after one week of the challenge. Well, not really. But I have been in mad pursuit of some bright pink leggings to wear to Obisidan class. I’m also smiling that big approximately 87% of every day. And … Continue reading
My Oatmeal Problem & A Recipe for Oatmeal Pancakes
I just pulled 4 different boxes of oatmeal from my pantry. I may have a problem. An oaty one. But really, people, is there anything better than a hot bowl of oatmeal, sweetened with brown sugar and topped with milk? … Continue reading
Yesterday Was a Bad Day, But I Do Love Book Club
Some days just don’t work. Yesterday was one of those days. It started at 3:30 AM when Giacomo (our 12 lb. shihtzu with an Italian name) started wigging out. The day before I’d taken him to the groomers/vet and asked … Continue reading
Eat Your Breakfast or be a Sumo
At the Dash Obsidian Challenge kick-off I learned something rather interesting: When sumo wrestlers want to put on weight the first thing they do is skip breakfast. This helps keep their metabolism low, and let’s them glory in all their … Continue reading
