This post may seem a little disjointed but my thoughts are a little scattered these days as a lot of things have happened recently that are a little overwhelming. As you all may remember, in Feb of 2013, I opted to leave the NASA and move over to the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian and I have…
Sometimes, I hold my breath... I was originally going to start this post out with "Sometimes, I forget to breathe..." but that is completely inaccurate, I always remember but sometimes I choose to hold my breath. I haven't quite figured…
I have this terrible tendency to word vomit all over people after days and weeks of silence. It isn't pretty and it isn't favored normally, but yknow, it is what it is. I did this to my friend, Rachel, about two…
I have a lot of thoughts and most of them are completely unrelated, so bear with me. Things I have learned in the last 6 months: Life is hard and even with the best and hardest of helmets, we always seem…
I have thinks. I think them. Thanksgiving is one week away. It is normally joyous occasion. Some people look forward to and live for Christmas... my family? We lived for Thanksgiving. My dad's sister and her family (uncle and two…
I have had lots of thinks to think but also, my mind has been completely vacant -- if you can have it both ways. I get up each morning, I put on clothes, I go to work, I come home,…
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to run the Marine Corps Marathon. The People's marathon. The marathon that runs through my city, that I have spectated and supported for years. During a marathon, you learn what you're made of.... When I…
I posted this picture to Instagram this morning. I believe whole-heartedly in the message and everything about it, right down to the smiling open-mouthed goofy ass grin I have. I took some time away from my blog and from…
A few months ago, I decided to sign up for the Navy/Air Force Half. This was my first half marathon since the RnR DC half back in March. Since I am deep into marathon training, this was a good way…