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Will Run for Chocolate! Philadelphia’s Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Ambassador

January 24, 2015 By Lindy 3 Comments

Sweet News:

RAM Racing contacted me this week about becoming an ambassador for Philadelphia’s Hot Chocolate 15K/5K run, which will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2015. I had such a wonderful time last year with my sister and our friends (it was their first 5K!) and we decided to participate once again, so these news made me quite excited 🙂

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Ambassador

Needless to say, I accepted.

The race:

Known as America’s Sweetest Race, the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K race series was established in 2008, having its inaugural race in the lovely city of Chicago. Each Hot Chocolate race features a 15K (9.3 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles) race and it is perfect for both runners and walkers. Each participant receives a goodie bag filled containing a full-zip hoodie that is fleece-lined (they’re so comfy!) and if you use code RunderellaHat when registering online, you’ll also receive a Hot Chocolate Hat to go with your hoodie! Hint: Women’s hoodies tend to run a bit small, so size up.

2015 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Race Hoodie (Fleece-Lined!)

The Expo:

The Expo for Philadelphia’s Hot Chocolate 15K/5K will take place on Thursday, April 2nd from noon to 6 pm; and Friday, April 3rd from 10 AM to 7 pm at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 1101 Arch Street, Hall G, Philadelphia, PA.

Due to the volume of runners participating in the Hot Chocolate Races, there will be NO race-day bib/packet pick-up. If you can’t attend the expo, you may have a family member or a friend pick it up for you as long as they have a copy of your confirmation email (limited to five packet pick-ups per person).

Post-Race Party:

Once you cross the finish line, you’ll receive your medal (if you’ve registered and completed the 15K) and have access to the chocolate tent, where you’ll receive your finisher’s mug (there’s a ticket attached to your bib, so don’t rip that off). The finisher’s mug has a cup of hot cocoa, chocolate fondue, a banana, graham crackers, marshmallows and pretzels to dip in the chocolate fondue. It is a chocolate heaven! There are several stations where you can take pics with the inflatable Hot Chocolate characters. Dance to rocking’ music and celebrate your accomplishment.

New for 2015 – 15K finisher’s medal for every city!

Other tidbits:

Gear Check is available to all participants from 6:30-11 AM and start times for the 5K will be at 7:15 AM; 15K Start Time will be 8:00 AM. It is a wave start, with corrals crossing the start line approximately 5 minutes apart. Last year was well-organized and there were assigned people checking bibs to ensure people were in the proper corral.

Forgot Gear? They have tents set up in Eakins Oval where you can buy last-minute race merchandise such as gloves, winter beanies and sweaters. Last year was windy, and I ended up buying gloves.

Bring your kids! There is a Kid Zone complete with a bounce house and games. So everyone regardless of age can enjoy the day.

Pictures and Video:

From their website: New in 2015! We’ll capture you in high-resolution shots, and track those shots using your unique bib number. After the race, each registrant will be emailed free pictures and videos of themselves at the race. Share it on Facebook, tweet it, or download it and print it out.

So don’t miss out on the fun! Here’s my recap from the 2014 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Philadelphia Race.

Register for any of their races at www.hotchocolate15k.com. Don’t forget to use code RunderellaHat to get your FREE hat at the Expo! The registration code isn’t limited to Philadelphia participants, so feel free to use it for any Hot Chocolate 15K/5K race.

Be sure to follow Hot Chocolate 15K/5K on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for up-to-date info on race in your city as well as upcoming races.

Hope to see you there.

Lindy x

Tips for running runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon

January 14, 2015 By Lindy 2 Comments

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon is a magical race and one that holds a special place in my heart. It was my first race (yes, you never forget your first!) and while I’m saddened not to be running this year, I thought I’d share some tips that can help make this event for you even more magical.

1. Arrive Early

Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo – Try to arrive at the expo on the first day if you want a chance to purchase official runDisney race merchandise as it is known to sell out fairly quickly. Disney Parks Blog usually updates prior to race some of the items offered for sale. If you’re interested in any items, I suggest to go to that merchandise tent FIRST, then visit the other vendors. Trust me when I tell you I missed out on so many things I wanted.

Races – All Walt Disney World Resorts including Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green, are host resorts, meaning that transportation to and from Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo will be provided as well as transportation to the race start and back to the resort from the finish line. Buses start around 3 AM, and please, please arrive early. I was on the buses no later than 3:30 AM, and while race start isn’t until 5:30 AM, some bus drivers have gotten lost or stuck in traffic. There’s nothing worse than thinking you’re going to miss start time when you already have the race nervousness going. Leave early, take your pre-race meal with you (most resorts have marathon boxes with bagels, fruits, etc.) and find a spot to sit and stretch, eat your meal, use the port-o-potty, take pics with friends, etc. If you purchased a race retreat, you’ll have access to a private potty, and eat breakfast under a heated tent. I did this during my first Princess Half and it was so worth it!

2. Plan on running in costume

Running 13.1 or 19.3 miles through Walt Disney World in costume makes it much more fun. My first Princess I ran in Cinderella costume (she’s my favorite princess) and I’ve run as Minnie, Merida, Remy from Ratatouille (for Wine and Dine Half), and Tinker Bell. Look at Pinterest for some ideas! It’s so much fun planning and making costumes, but be sure to run in it before race time. You don’t want to find during the race that the costume chafes your skin, rides up, etc. That way you’ll be prepared and ready to go.

Disney’s Princess Half 2013

Disneyland Half Marathon 2013

3. Take your phone/camera for pictures

Disney knows how to put on a race. From fireworks after every corral starts, to character stops throughout, make the most of your race and take pictures. Photographers take pictures at character stops, including the beautiful Cinderella Castle stop and VoluntEARS can also take pictures with your phone. Don’t forget to use an armband, and if you’re placing the phone in your pocket, don’t forget to put it inside of a sandwich baggie so that sweat or rain (hope not!), it doesn’t get damaged.

With Lilo and Stitch

4. Run Disney for fun

This one is up to you, but I’ve runDisney multiple times and learned to run Disney primarily for fun, not time. There are many reasons that bring you to the start line, so get out there and enjoy it. The entire weekend, the 5K, Enchanted 10K and the Princess Half Marathon is beyond magical. Run with friends, or run solo, but make the best of it. Stop at character stops, jump high in front of the Castle and just have a blast. The spectators are wonderful, and the voluntEARS are amazing.

5. Wear your medals with pride around the parks.

You’ve earned it! I wear mine to the parks the day after and take pictures throughout the parks with them. Love when people as well as cast members congratulate you on your accomplishments. It’s really motivating and uplifting!

An excited Princess 🙂

I’ll be excitedly cheering for you all from the City of Brotherly Love, as well as following all your tweets and Instagram posts.

Have a magical race!

Lindy x

New Year’s Goals

January 4, 2015 By Lindy Leave a Comment

With the start of a new year, many people begin new challenges, some are fulfilled, others not. The challenge I have given myself is to love myself, mind and body. I’ve always been tough on myself, almost never satisfied with what I accomplish, but that’s about to change.

I’m thankful for the sport of running and how much of my life it has given me back. This year, I’m working with a running coach to help me achieve my goal – a new PR at the 2015 Bucks County Half Marathon, a race I really love. I have no races scheduled until then, which it’s strange, and although I did contemplate registering for the Love Run in March, I decided to take it easy.

This past year blessed me with encouraging my sister to complete her first 5K, my two friends finishing their first half marathon and another friend who completed her first full marathon, here in the lovely city of Brotherly Love. Running has not only helped me to make everlasting friendships and bonds, but given me a feeling of self-worth and happiness. You may not be the fastest runner, but in the end, it’s gratifying to finish something you didn’t think it was possible.

I’m really looking forward to sharing with you a new year filled with new adventures, destinations and races.

Lindy x

runDisney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2014 Recap

November 19, 2014 By Lindy 1 Comment

runDisney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon was a race that I’ll never forget. Has it replaced my favorite runDisney race (Tinker Bell)?

It was the first Wine and Dine Half for me. It’s a night race and I had to switch my thinking and planning. I’m used to carb-loading the evening before, waking up at 4 AM, or in runDisney’s case, 2 AM, etc.

Flew out Friday to Orlando and stayed at the Magical Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Just the thought of having Tonga Toast (Kona Cafe), Dole Whip (Pineapple Lanai) and Stitch (‘Ohana) in the same resort made me feel giddy. I’m a kid at heart! 🙂

Went to the Expo on Friday afternoon at ESPN Wide World of Sports and to my surprise it wasn’t overly crowded. I didn’t have to wait in line for anything – packet pickup, race shirt, or even the runDisney Merchandise area. Considering that all of the runDisney Expos I have attended have been agonizing, hours-long events, I was more than delighted to be in and out.

If you liked runDisney on Instagram, you got one of these:

runDisney Wine and Dine

Since I had to switch planning, we planned on sleeping in Saturday and going to Epcot for lunch at Tutto Italia to carb-load, followed by a nap until it was time to take the bus to the race start. My friend Becky and I headed to the buses and hung out at the corrals for a while before separating – I was in G, she was in K.

runDisney Wine and Dine Half – Waiting before entering corral

It started to rain around 9:30 PM and I was just hoping it would stop. It was 63 degrees at start time and drizzling. Corrals crossed the start five minutes apart; I think the G corral crossed around 10:35 PM or so. We exited ESPN Wide World of Sports and made a left out of the complex into Osceola Parkway and run there for about 3.5 miles before entering Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In the parking lot before entering AK, there were two characters from Disney’s Electrical Parade – the turtle and the bumblebee, all lit up and glowing.

Animal Kingdom was beautiful. I stopped once to use a real bathroom and to warm up a bit. AK was dark, with paths so narrow you were forced to walk at times. I remember turning the corner and seeing the Tree of Life all lit up. I didn’t take pictures because I didn’t want my phone to get wet, but the sight was gorgeous. We ran past Expedition Everest and then back out on the highway. AK is one of my favorite Disney Parks, and I truly enjoyed how magical it was to run through it. Took a picture with Pluto on my way out.

Back on the highway, we ran opposite direction in which we entered AK. The rain got heavier, yet we saw some folks in the middle of the highway, cheering with signs for us. That was amazing! The spectators make such a huge impact on us runners. My friend Becky, when she finished, she said that there were times when she felt she couldn’t go on, but it was those spectators yelling out her name, encouraging her that got her to the finish line.

We ran another 4 lonely miles in the dark on the highway before entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The rain wouldn’t let up. I kept hearing people yell, “puddle”, but it just didn’t matter anymore. My clothes were soaked and my feet were wet and cold. I’m pretty sure I stepped on at least a dozen puddles. My headphones kept sliding out of my ear canal.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – I believe we ran through the whole park. We passed Toy Story Mania and Woody and Buzz were out but the lines were too long. Once you got into the Streets of America, it was all lit with holiday lights, music and even snow, which took my breath away. Seriously, the most beautiful scene in a race, EVER.

Exited DHS and ran through the DHS/Epcot connector. Into Boardwalk (where it was a bit slippery!), past Yacht and Beach Club, when I found the best spectator ever, Peggy Sue, sitting in her wheelchair in the rain, with her bag of Starbursts and Twizzlers, God bless her! I just started bawling; she truly made my day!!

runDisney Wine Dine Half at Boardwalk with Peggy Sue

Entered Epcot, where we ran past the United Kingdom and Canada, into the main corridor, past Spaceship Earth (you awesome spectators were loud, thank you!!!) to the finish. I love how you can’t see the finish line but it’s so close you can feel/hear it. There was a beautiful light display right before you made a left turn into the finish line.

Heard the announcer call my name and that got me pumped up. High-fived Mickey at the finish line, grabbed my medal and determined that having finished this race meant much more to me than any other race. The dark course, the rain and the cold didn’t stop me, even when I was heavily tempted to get inside the sweeping buses that idled on the highway.

I was less than pleased when finishing the race, cold and shivering, we had to wait over 20 minutes for gear pickup. The voluntEARS were awesome and trying to expedite the process but that didn’t really help. The changing tents were crowded, with another long line to enter, so I skipped it. Here’s when the situation got even more annoying – to enter Epcot, you had to have your bag checked, again! Yet another crowd of long lines for bag check and another to check wrist bands for the finish line party. If you got a drink at the finish from your voucher, you had to dispose of it before entering Epcot. This made a lot of sense to me…sigh.

My friend Jillian was waiting in front of Soarin’ and I changed in a bathroom there and went into Soarin’. There was no line/no wait for Soarin’ and that made me really happy. One girl who’d finished the race was waiting to get on the ride when she passed out. Nurse instinct was to run over and help her. I think she was dehydrated and hypoglycemic. I hope she ended up ok.

The finish line party would have been awesome had it not been for how miserable the weather was. My left ankle was swollen, with pain radiating to my shin. I had tostones with mayo-ketchup in Puerto Rico in Epcot and waited for Becky, who was limping from the blisters on her feet. No food and drinks around the world for us as planned – ugh!

Did it replace my favorite Disney race, Tinker Bell? Maybe. I loved Tinker Bell because it was a smaller race, but Wine and Dine was smaller as well. I’d say that out of all the runDisney races, Wine and Dine Half’s course was my ultimate favorite. I think that I would’ve enjoyed the race much more if it wasn’t for the weather (nobody’s fault, really, and besides Florida hadn’t had rain in close to a month!) Needless to say, I’ve decided that in California, Tinker Bell is my favorite runDisney race and in Florida, Wine and Dine.

I must admit, that the most rewarding highlight of the race was seeing my friend Becky finish. This was her first half marathon, and she finished in the cold rain and with blisters on her feet. I loved hearing how much I’ve empowered her to get started with running and I couldn’t be prouder. It’s rewarding to learn how much of an impact you can make in someone’s life on a daily basis. I don’t blog too much and I know not too many people read this space, but I hope that even if it’s one person who’s life I’ve changed, that I continue to have the ability and the means to do that.

Celebratory Post-Race Meal: Cinderella’s Royal Table Lunch

Post-race celebratory brunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table

With a swollen left ankle (me) and painful foot blisters (Becky) we can say, we did it! See you next year, Disney!

P.S. Thank you to Jillian for being such a good supporter, to the voluntEARS and spectators for making this race magical.

Thank you to my followers giveaway

November 3, 2014 By Lindy 30 Comments

I can’t believe it’s been almost two years since I began this running journey and you have stood by me – thank you so much!!! As a way to thank you for being my amazing supporters and encouragers, I’m participating in a huge giveaway hop where you can win some fabulous prizes!

What is a giveaway hop? It’s a collaboration of wonderful bloggers coming together to give away some fantastic prizes.

What am I giving away? A few of my favorite things: A Sparkly Soul hairband in the color of your choice, and a set of Jamberry Nail Wraps in the color/pattern of your choice, along with a manicure set, courtesy of the lovely Melissa Gaidecski at Jamberry. If you want to try Jamberry, feel free to contact Melissa on Facebook for a sample 🙂

I fell in love with Sparkly Soul bands when I bought them for Rock n’ Roll Philadelphia Half this past September. They’re soft and stay put without giving me a headache. They also come in a variety of colors, patterns and textures (glitter!!!).

Jamberry nail wraps are awesome! I love that I can get a manicure that lasts up to 2 weeks in under 10 minutes. And unlike some gel manicures, no chemicals or harsh scraping of the nail beds. I’ll be wearing grey and white polka dot wraps to go with my Remy costume this weekend during run Disney’s Wine and Dine Half!

How can you enter? Entries are below, followed by a list of bloggers participating in the giveaway. Just click on the next blog to enter their giveaway and so on. It’s that easy!! 🙂

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Getting Ready for Run Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon

October 20, 2014 By Lindy Leave a Comment

Happy Monday, friends!

Just 3 weeks until Run Disney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend and I couldn’t be more excited.

For starters, it’s an anniversary year (5th!) and the finisher’s medal is sweet:

Second, the race is held during Epcot International Wine and Dine Festival, a foodie’s dream! Taste your way around the world sampling food and drinks. The finish line party ticket is included in the race registration, and finishers can enjoy Epcot until the wee hours in the morning. Spectators can buy a ticket to the finish line party and join you 🙂

Third, my costume is coming together (I’ll post pics as soon as I’m finished) and I’m seriously in love with my custom-made tutu from the fabulous Lesley from Greater Fitness, which I took for a spin last night on a 4-mile run, along with my new top from Lululemon. Still need compression sleeves and fuel to purchase and I’ll be all set. It’s my last runDisney race for a while, so I need to make it worthwhile.

Training is going great aside from trying to squeeze in runs on days that I am working. I have to be up for work at 5:15 AM and I refuse to wake up any earlier to run, even if it’s indoors. If I run after work (8:30 or after), I’m wide awake and can’t sleep. Last night I ran 4 miles at 7 PM, went to bed by 10 and was wide awake at midnight. Early afternoon runs work best for me, though I know it’s not always doable. I hate when my training takes a hit. Goal is to find a trainer I can work with for 2015 races. Bucks County Half Marathon was my PR half and my goal is to beat that by 15 minutes.

Anyway, back to runDisney’s Wine and Dine Half, have you run this before? Will you be running it? I’ve never done a night race before, but I can tell you I’m really excited 🙂

Hello October!

October 1, 2014 By Lindy 1 Comment

I love October! Autumn has been my favorite season despite the fact that it’s when my seasonal affective disorder kicks in. I’m determined to make the best out of it. Autumn is amazing – fall festivals, cooler weather, gorgeous fall foliage, apple festivals and races. Yes, races! It’s the perfect season for running.

A couple of other things I’m looking forward to this season is traveling to Walt Disney World with my friends Jillian and Becky to run the Wine and Dine Half Marathon. I worked with Lesley from Greater Fitness to create a tutu that will be part of my running costume and she did a fabulous job on it. Please check her work out. She’s done many tutus that have been worn for races, so they’ve been tried and tested. I can’t wait to show you my running costume. It’s still coming together; I’m so excited about it! I’ve also collaborated with Melissa, with Jamberry Nails so be on the lookout soon. I’ve got a giveaway coming!

I’ve also decided to run the Philadelphia Half Marathon instead of the full marathon. I signed up for the full as a way to redeem myself from last year’s failure (injury at mile 21 forced me to walk the remaining 5 miles). I’ve been really busy with work and taking 2 courses at the university that I just don’t have the time to train properly for it. My goal is to train properly for the upcoming races and work with a trainer for a future marathon goal. Besides, 13.1 is a great distance and for me, at the moment, an attainable goal.

So, Happy 1st of October, friends!

Lindy x

Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Recap

September 22, 2014 By Lindy 6 Comments

Yesterday I participated in the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia, my first race in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. I didn’t know what to expect and just went by the comments my fellow running friends made: fun, well-organized, great course, etc. It lived up to it and more.

Dragged two of my friends to the expo on Saturday and it was insanely crowded. Packet pick-up was easy to find and the corral numbers were spaced out so that although it was crowded, the lines were smaller and moved quickly. I didn’t even wait 2 minutes in line. Moved to another line and picked up my shirt, and the tech shirts run super small! I normally wear a women’s small, and it looked like only a child could fit it. Fortunately, there was a table across from shirt pick-up that was exchanging shirt sizes and that was pretty busy. I sized up from a small to a large, so keep that in mind for future RnR races.

Walked a bit downtown, then carb-loaded at Fratelli’s Italian Bistro in Center City, which had amazing food/service and went home to rest early.

Love my city!!! #lovepark #philadelphia #rnrPhilly

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Race morning and the weather was overcast, 68 degrees with a whopping 93 percent humidity. The Philadelphia skyline was barely visible from all the fog. There were food/water stations located throughout the oval: fruit, granola, pretzels and water. UPS trucks were lined up at the start/finish line to hold your gear. Corrals were easily marked, however, so many people hopped in the wrong corral. There were runners from 20 in 12 and while my friend and I were in 18, we saw people from 24 sneaking upfront. I’m not a fast runner by any means, but it just meant having to weave in between slower runners and walkers. It’s not only frustrating, it’s a safety issue.

Elite runners were off at 8 AM and my corral crossed the start at 8:25 AM. I loved running the course. No matter how many times I run the same roads, I still get giddy running here at home. There were signs located at particular sights such as: Now you’re passing the Liberty Bell; Benjamin Franklin’s Grave; Love Park, etc. Didn’t take pics on my phone and just put it on ‘do not disturb’. I spend too much time on my phone while I’m running (another safety issue) and it’s just not cool. Yep, I was one of those annoying runners…

I started getting into the race at mile 4, thanks in part to Honey Stinger waffles. I’ve mentioned before that my longest run since the Broad Street Run in May was 7.2 miles and that was 3 weeks ago. Up until Saturday morning I wasn’t sure I was running Sunday. I had upper back pain and feeling stiff, but being the stubborn girl that I am, I decided to treat it as a training run. Not going for a PR, not trying to get injured, just train and have a great time, and that I did have.

Bands were scattered throughout the course, and the highlight of the event was having Rusted Root perform at Eakins Oval, right by the finish line. Your bib had a ticket to the beer garden for a free beer. Nothing felt better than watching Rusted Root perform “Send Me On My Way” while sipping an ice cold beer after running 13.1 miles!

8th half-marathon is on the books! #rnrphilly #sparklysoul

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The finisher’s medal is gorgeous!

2014 Rock ‘n’Roll Philadelphia Finisher’s Medal

Overall, it was an awesome event and a fun-filled weekend that exceeded my expectations. I will definitely run this next year and even look into a 2015 tour pass.

QOTD: Have you run any of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series races, and if so, which are your favorite? I’m looking to add to my list for 2015 🙂

Lindy

Rock n’ Roll Philadelphia

September 16, 2014 By Lindy Leave a Comment

Rock n’ Roll Philadelphia 5K and half marathon weekend is finally here and I’m feeling mixed emotions. I’m nervous, excited, happy and worried, all at the same time. It’ll be my first Rock n’ Roll series race. I wanted to run last year but it was two weeks after Disneyland Half and my work schedule did not allow it. I was bummed because last year’s medal was perfect.

I’m excited because I love running in MY city. If you’ve never run a race in Philadelphia, you must put it on your race list. Some may say that it is always the same boring course, but to me, it isn’t. Philadelphia is a city rich in history, culture, arts, music and food. The Rock n’ Roll Philly course takes you through downtown Philadelphia, through Old City where the Liberty Bell resides, past the Betsy Ross House, Reading Terminal Market, and running alongside the Schuylkill River (pronounced SKOO-kul), ending at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Popular course for races, but who cares? I happen to love it, hence my excitement.

The nervousness stems from lack of training. Since that awful Broad Street Run in May, I’ve run approximately 60 miles, total. My longest run since the race was 7.2 miles. I should’ve taken advantage of the beautiful summer weather we experienced this year, but instead I once again lost motivation and energy. I do enjoy running and ran frequently, but they were short runs (3-4 miles each).

Plan for this weekend is to go to the Expo on Saturday, carb-load with friends on Saturday afternoon and pray for great weather on Sunday. While I know I won’t PR, I look forward to having a great time and seeing my friends on the course. I also look forward to running my first Rock n’ Roll series race

QOTD: Have you run a Rock n’ Roll series race? If so, which one is your favorite and why?

Hope to see you on the course!

Lindy x

Goodbye, Summer!

September 1, 2014 By Lindy Leave a Comment

I love summer so much, and I truly dislike waving goodbye to one of my favorite seasons. It’s a bittersweet feeling though – summer comes to an end to make a path for autumn, a season full of happiness. Autumn is my favorite season, and I look forward to the cool, crisp air, the beautiful foliage, pumpkin spice lattes, sweaters and boots. It’s the season for fall races, and I have two half-marathons and a full marathon this fall, yay!!

This summer, I closed paths that led to toxic friendships, and found new, healthy friendships. I’m not yet happy but confident one day I’ll get there. I’m my own worst enemy.

Today I enjoyed a lovely day at the beach with friends. Drove down with the top down on the Jeep, grabbed some drinks and had an awesome time. I loved running on the beach barefoot while clearing my head of all the negativity that plagues my mind.

I’ve got a full plate these next few months but I’ll be around to update this blog more often.

Still here,
Lindy x