It has been a while. Undoubtedly, it has been a while. Life has been hard and weird, and honestly it has been hard for me to find the motivation to write. Back in November, Bill and I moved to Washington State. In our RV, we made the cross-country journey from Virginia all the way to… Continue reading Hello
Author: Vagabond Texan
I love food, running, traveling, my Peloton, coffee, my dogs, and family! I a social media addict. My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years and adventures with him is my lifetime favorite thing. Life isn't perfect, and I want you to see that through my writing. Thank you for reading, following, or just stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoy!
We Got an RV!
Bill & I have been talking about getting an RV for as long as I can remember. He brought up the idea to me a long time ago, and I wasn't totally sold on it. To me, it seemed like something old people do, and we are not old people. Finally, after several years I… Continue reading We Got an RV!
Friends Are the Family We Choose
Sometimes the hardest part about being in the military is how difficult it can be to find friends. When we arrive to a new location, we get there knowing we will move again in another 3 to 4 years, and that doesn't feel like enough time to establish friendships with people in the local community.… Continue reading Friends Are the Family We Choose
10 Hour Endurance Race
It has been over 48 hours since I completed my first endurance race, so now feels like an appropriate time to record my thoughts & feelings. Let's just start from the very beginning. Back in April, a lot of people I know were doing a 24 hour run for cancer. To show support, I decided… Continue reading 10 Hour Endurance Race
Whole 30 Journey
30...well as of today, 31...days ago, I made the decision to embark on a Whole 30 journey. One day, I was in Target & found a book titled Whole 30: Friends & Family by Melissa Hartwig. It seemed interesting enough, so I bought it. At the time I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Well okay,… Continue reading Whole 30 Journey
Less Than Perfect Conditions
Running races is one of my most favorite things to do. One of my personal goals for 2020 is to run no less than 13 races. Several weeks ago, I ran my fourth race, which was an 8K (4.97 miles). I actually couldn’t have asked for more perfect conditions. It seemed like everything was exactly… Continue reading Less Than Perfect Conditions
Get Out of Your Head & Out of Your Comfort Zone
Okay, here is a fun fact about me that most people don't know. You ready? I am not adventurous. Nope, not at all. I don't love [or really even like] trying new things. This is especially true when it comes to trying new things that are fitness related. The thought of trying new thing is… Continue reading Get Out of Your Head & Out of Your Comfort Zone
Free Your Mind & The Rest Will Follow
Did you know that positive thinking can increase your levels of serotonin? Yep - it is true. The more positive you are, the higher your serotonin, which is that happy, feel-good hormone. "When you have positive thoughts, and you are feeling happy, cortisol decreases & your brain produces serotonin, which creates a feeling of well-being".… Continue reading Free Your Mind & The Rest Will Follow
Making Cancer Fun
Did you know that every single year 40,000 children will undergo treatment for cancer? Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children across the United States. Those are terrifying, heart-stopping statistics, but what if there was a way to find joy in even the most traumatic experience? I know - that… Continue reading Making Cancer Fun
Patriarch
According to Merriam-Webster, a patriarch is defined as, "a man who is a father or founder". The definition is so simple, yet the action is much more profound than the simplistic definition given by a dictionary. To me, the patriarch of a family is easily defined by the roots in which we grow, develop, and… Continue reading Patriarch
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