Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

My Best Friend’s Wedding

Posted on November 17, 2014

In September 2012, my friend Alanna texted me that she was thinking of signing up for Christian Mingle. Despite the freshness of a terrible experience with eHarmony and my disdain for Christian Mingle specifically, I encouraged her to go for … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrate, friends, love

Out of the Woods

Posted on November 12, 2014

For the last several weeks, I’ve been unabashedly obsessed with Taylor Swift’s 1989. Sometimes I stop and take a mental picture* the first time I hear a song, because I have a feeling the song is going to mean something … Continue reading →

Posted in music, reflections

Running Forward

Posted on November 10, 2014

For most of my life, I couldn’t run without feeling like I was suffocating. National fitness tests, field days, and laps at practices were a nightmare for me. Even during my marching years, I walked most of our daily required … Continue reading →

Posted in empowerment, fitness

Recipe: Best Slow-Cooker Roast Beef Ever

Posted on November 5, 2014

I don’t cook beef very often, but I got this roast beef recipe from my friend Melanie about ten years ago, and it’s still my favorite! Now that fall is here and Winter is Coming, take five minutes to throw … Continue reading →

Posted in food

What I’m Into: October 2014

Posted on October 31, 2014

General Highlights: October was a month of brides and babies. I got a new niece, E, and a new “nephew” via Caroline, one of my best friends! My friend Esther got married (and our old adult ballet class had a … Continue reading →

Posted in what i'm into
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