Working on another #reverbbroads11 post. I like this one!Today's #ReverbBroads11 prompt: What are three things you are better at than most people? via Catie at catiecake.wordpress.com(1) I am an excellent editor. This is one of my favorite times of year. Finals mean final papers. And I love editing. Punctuation, flow, especially spelling (2 time regional … Continue reading I Rocked It!
Declared "Never Again!"
Continuing with the #reverbbroads11 theme, I am a big fan of today's prompt:List 10 things you would never do.This has been a big year of making intentional changes to be the best version of myself. And no one word better embodies that than my one word for 2011, "balance". Some of my choices will be … Continue reading Declared "Never Again!"
Settled in the Sunshine State
This month, there is a Twitter hashtag known as #reverbbroads11, asking questions for consideration. I've seen a few and not been sure how to respond, but this one struck me differently. Here we go!What is the one thing you finally did this year that you always wanted or said you were going to do, but … Continue reading Settled in the Sunshine State
The First Time I…Had a Real Runner’s Injury
The verdict is in on the cause of my knee shenanigans yesterday, and I'm pleased to report that I don't have to hang up the Activelites just yet.Diagnosis: the common malady with the oh-so-descriptive name..."runner's knee". The result of a combination of things (for me, overuse and a VERY tight iliotibial band), runner's knee results … Continue reading The First Time I…Had a Real Runner’s Injury
The First Time I…Got an "Incomplete"
Today, I ran a 40% marathon. Now, you may be asking, "Amma, didn't you set out to run a 1/2 marathon when you left the house this morning?"Very observant. Yes, I did!However, I am starting to learn a big lesson about trusting my body. Possibly bigger than the time-honored refrain from my gymnastics coach, "Bend … Continue reading The First Time I…Got an "Incomplete"
I Ran For Something
This past weekend was actually a few firsts for me- first 1/2 as part of a group, first out-of-state race, first race in Georgia...but I had a big realization as I was running, and I want to honor that as the title of this blog.I surprised myself this weekend. My previous fastest half time was … Continue reading I Ran For Something
I Wrote About Student Affairs and Pop Culture
Once upon a time, I was a film student. I minored in film studies at URI, in hopes of doing something that would allow me to work in film criticism.Years later, I became a student affairs practitioner, and fell in love with applying theory. I merged the two loves while studying for my comprehensive exams, … Continue reading I Wrote About Student Affairs and Pop Culture
Ran a Race in Tallahassee
I've run several races since moving to Tallahassee. But I hadn't realized until well after I crossed the finish line of the FSU Family Weekend 5k that none of those had been in my new hometown. This course was a great one for me- somewhat familiar in that I passed through areas that I had … Continue reading Ran a Race in Tallahassee
I Celebrated Careers in Student Affairs Month
We are in the final week of Careers in Student Affairs Month, an annual time to educate students about our work held each October. I have not yet had the opportunity to participate in Careers in Student Affairs Month as a professional in the field. Last time I was a pro, I had no idea … Continue reading I Celebrated Careers in Student Affairs Month
It Got Deep Between Food and I
As I write this, I'm watching hockey and concocting away in the kitchen. Rice and garlic vegetables on the stove, salt and vinegar kale chips in the oven, and I feel the most serene I have all day. More and more often, I've been finding myself going to the kitchen to settle down if my … Continue reading It Got Deep Between Food and I
Amma Marfo 