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By the grace of God

Instead of running Boston and spending the week in Watertown, I stayed here in NOLA. My rotation this week consisted entirely of teaching third and fourth graders about hand washing and snacking (one asked me on a date and told … Continue reading

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REAL TALK: Boston

April 15, 2013 has been on my radar since the summer of 2011, when I decided I would sign up for the Hartford Marathon exactly a year and a half beforehand.  I wanted to qualify for Boston, and I wanted … Continue reading

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DNSing Boston… in GIF form.

It’s official…not even going to Massachusetts. Here is a hilarious account of how one should feel in this situation (replace knee pain with whatever pain you’re having)

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Study study study!!

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow is the Breeding and Associates RD exam study course. Aka stuck inside from 8-5 during French quarter fest on beautiful days. Kind of a bummer. BUT my inner nerd is secretly loving the academic nature of … Continue reading

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Product Alert!

Hiya from the Louisiana Dietetic Association conference in Lafayette, LA! In our little goodie bags, we got this packet of calcium and vitamin D supplement powder, so obviously I had to try it out. It is AWESOME! Not too sweet, … Continue reading

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Bein’ a BRAT

As previously mentioned, I had a pretty bad stomach virus last week that caused me to lose what little food was in my stomach. At times like that it can be nearly impossible to even think about food, much less … Continue reading

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What’s going on?

Good question.  I’ve been up to a lot lately, including spiking a 101-degree fever while stuck in a secure parking lot and projectile vomiting into a trash can (tmi?), running back to my car soaking wet from the pool with … Continue reading

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Give back!

Since I can’t run, I’ve basically committed my weekend to volunteering at the Crescent City Classic 10k. Currently en route to the airport to pick up a van full of international elite athletes!! I’ve been having a great time meeting … Continue reading

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The healing touch??

A man just pulled up outside my house and gave me this little ultrasound machine to help my leg heal extra quick. Must be legit if he’s wearing scrubs, right?? Will read up on the scientific evidence and update you … Continue reading

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Happy Monday, y’all!

It’s a beautiful (but chillier) day here in Nola, and mine started out awesome! I was subbing a class at the reily center this morning, but being spring break nobody showed up! Sooo I got to swim before heading to … Continue reading

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