September 2015 – cold pressed

#popeindc: walking around shining

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized4 Comments

Our response must be one of hope and healing, of peace and justice. – Pope Francis I was lucky enough to see Pope Francis twice this week. On Tuesday, I was part of the relatively small delegation that greeted his first steps in the US at Andrews Air Force Base. On Thursday, I stood shoulder to… Continue reading #popeindc: walking around shining

pontifex eve

September 21, 2015 Posted in spirituality5 Comments

I’ll have more to say on this topic later this week, but I just wanted to share a bit about why I am thrilled to be greeting Pope Francis at Andrews Air Force Base tomorrow afternoon. In 2005, I was a young high school student on spring break with my family in San Diego. I… Continue reading pontifex eve

fit friday | half the battle

September 11, 2015 Posted in head to toe2 Comments

I am not known for my ability to do things like get out of bed, be places early, sleep normal and appropriate hours, function in the morning, function in the evening, think through preparation, prepare for anything, or pack appropriately for occasions of any kind. Suffice to say, exercising in the morning before work is not… Continue reading fit friday | half the battle

the other side of 25

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 Posted in etc1 Comment

I turned 26 yesterday. My parents came into town to celebrate with me over the long weekend — a roadtrip to Charlottesville and Monticello, some delicious meals, a delicious dessert or two, Mass, and just time spent together. They also gave me a beautiful blue topaz necklace to go with the blue topaz earrings that… Continue reading the other side of 25

fit fridays | current fitness situation

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015 Posted in head to toe2 Comments

Last week, I shared a variety of workout playlists with you. This week, I want to give you a quick rundown of what I’m up to, fitness-wise, for a little context through the upcoming Fit Fridays. To be honest, a lot of my fitness motivation right now has to do with my weight and how… Continue reading fit fridays | current fitness situation

2015 reading challenge: jane austen edition

September 1, 2015September 1, 2015 Posted in media1 Comment

Catch up here and here… On my recent vacation, I finished books 5 & 6 of my list for the Modern Mrs. Darcy reading challenge, so I am confidently half way through this particular group of books. This is the Janeite edition! a book in a genre you don’t typically read Death Comes to Pemberly – PD James In my… Continue reading 2015 reading challenge: jane austen edition