Hey you, I did a thing. I registered for the Austin Marathon. Blame (thank!) Zane hyping me up, the video of the 80-year-old Ironman finisher, my neighbor reminding me you can walk-jog it, and my bestie Mike saying he’ll run it at my pace if he’s free. 🥹 Community is everything—and honestly, it’s why I fell in love with running in the first place. Also… Mads started running too. Heart = full. One Thing to Think About This Week Borrowed belief is still belief. When your own motivation dips,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey you, We’re back home in Austin, Texas. We got in last night around 7:30 p.m.—too late to see Ledger before bed—but we got our morning snuggles in today, and that alone made the whole trip worth it. This week was all about family, celebration, and a little bit of altitude-induced humility. We flew to Colorado Springs for my cousin’s wedding, where I had the honor of being a groomswoman. One Thing to Think About This Week Weddings always remind me of what really matters—connection,...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week was a whirlwind — but the good kind. Between launching Vlogtober (post a vlog every day for 31 days of October), balancing work chaos, and squeezing in family time, I realized thattttt, I’m not chasing perfection right now, I’m chasing momentum. One Thing to Think About This Week We put so much pressure on doing things the “right” way that we forget how powerful it is just to begin. This week, I dove into Vlogtober without a perfect plan — juggling work deadlines, editing...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week was a mix of stress, inspiration, and those little family moments that end up mattering most. Between deadlines at work, wrestling with my morning routine, and trying to carve out time for workouts — my brain has been stretched thinnnnn. But the theme of the week? Doing hard things and giving yourself room to be spontaneous. One Thing to Think About This Week We are all capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. While on the treadmill this week, I watched a video of...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week I stumbled on a quote that I can’t stop thinking about: “We’re all just living life for the first time.” What. A. Quote. Right? No wonder we’re confused. Between spam calls that make me question if it’s Ledger’s daycare or “your car’s extended warranty,” endless conflicting studies (is coffee saving us or killing us?), and headlines that make trust feel like a luxury… it’s hard to know what’s real anymore. Here’s what I’ve landed on: be diligent, be mindful, but most of...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week was a mix of little wins, big family moments, and a reminder that confidence really does change the game. One Thing to Think About This Week Ledger had his very first swim lessons. Ten minutes. Full of tears. Full of bravery. I realized something as I watched him cry through it — sometimes doing the thing isn’t about being comfortable, it’s about learning to trust the process. By day five, he was floating on his back (with her hands holding his head… reluctantly, but...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week was heavy in the best way. Competing in DEKA Fit, watching Alex Bradley walk across the country, and feeling Papa John’s presence in our home—all reminded me: sometimes showing up feels like surrender, but it’s actually strength. One Thing to Think About This Week What does surrender mean to you? In DEKA Fit, my mind spun: why’d I sign up, this is dumb, halfway is too far… but by the end, I felt proud, strong, and grateful for my team. Then I watched the BPN Documentary:...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week was a mix of ordinary routines and big reminders. Mom and Kevin left Monday, and it was back to business as usual. Ledger had his 15-month appointment — still in the 90th percentile, still growing like a champ. Watching him learn is like playing Mario Brothers: level up, try the new thing, and occasionally need a distraction before the tantrum boss battle. That got me thinking… maybe that’s all life really is. Distractions, little to-dos, leveling up, and remembering the...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey you, This week was about presence. My mom and stepdad Kevin came into town for my mom’s birthday, and we kept it simple: family time, good food, pool hangs, and a lot of being where our feet were. No big agendas, just slowing down and enjoying life together. Phones down. More living, less scrolling. That was the goal. One Thing to Think About This Week If you’re not here, you’re there. We all know how easy it is to drift out of the moment, but this weekend we tried to really make a point...
2 months ago • 2 min read