One Week In…

How is time going SOOO fast?

Here we are, already more than a full week in and (already) the new year isn’t feeling so new. I’m always amazed how quickly the pre-season routine(s) return(s) once the metaphorical ball drops at 12:00 on January 1st. 

Another Streak: Done!

Indeed. Another Runner’s World Winter Run Streak is in the rear view window. 

What started as a supposed once-and-done ordeal has returned every year since 2013. Whodda thunk?

This particular streak was different from all previous ones, in so many ways and on so many levels.

Welcome to the (winter) Jungle

I’d wish you a warm welcome, but it would be an oxymoron of a gesture.

Yes, it may be the first Weekly Run Down of 2025, but the only thing warm about it would be the spoken words of my greeting, LOL. Holy Brrr, Batman, it done got frigid!

Nonetheless, this is my Midwest reality, and I refuse to let it defeat me…

Our First Chat of 2025

I don't know about anyone else, but I sure could go for a nice frothy hot beverage in these cold weather conditions.

I’m always game for some warm conversation, as well, so how about we combine the two? We’d probably have to gather virtually, but so what? That just means we wouldn’t need to go out, in the freezing wind, to meet-up anywhere. We could just “stay in” and keep comfy on our own virtual couches, while sipping from our favorite mugs and chat to our hearts’ content.

It sounds like a win-win to me…

I’m SO Confused!

Seriously.

This week had my brain so fried! 

My place of work gave us both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off (which was very generous of them), but it totally messed with my routine, LOL. Working one day (Monday, obviously after a 2-day weekend), then having two days off  (Tuesday and Wednesday), followed by two days back in the office (Thursday and Friday) really had me forgetting what day was what.  

Yes, a big time First World Problem. But still…

One Last ‘Fession Session for 2024

…and just like that, it’s time for one last visit to the ‘Fessional for 2024. 

How can we already be past the holiday hustle and bustle and embarking on 2025? It just doesn’t seem possible. 

Yet, there are a few remaining ‘Fessions that need disclosing before years end. Funny how some things never change, right? 

 Shall we get to it? One last ‘Fessional hurrah for the year? 

Seasonal Chillin’

‘Tis certainly the season for chillin,’ both figuratively and (quite) literally!

Momma N held nothing back this week, except for all things warm. Fortunately, she wasn’t especially generous with snow, bless her.  She more than made up for that, though, with cold temps and insane wind on the daily. 

Holy Brrr, Batman! It was a cold one!