A Day In My Life

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Coco

My favorite part of blogging is getting to know other bloggers, and learning how much we have in common, even if we come from different backgrounds, have different perspectives, and live different lives. While I enjoy learning what others think about “big” issues, I also love getting glimpses into others’ daily lives. In that spirit, I am joining with other bloggers to share the minutiae of a typical day in my life.

A Day In My Life

My alarm goes off at 5:00 am and my day starts by taking Tiger Lilly for a walk.
Our usual “around the block” loop is 0.9 miles. Continue reading →

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Shining The Light On Old Journals

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Coco

One of the “presents” my Mom gave me for Christmas was an old notebook she found that I had used for doodling and story writing when I was 12. 

Journal

I honestly don’t remember writing the cartoons, stories or doodles that fill its pages, but I do remember being a girl who could have written them. Flipping through the pages, it is clear that I watched way too much television (the M*A*S*H* doodles on the cover remind me that I watched that show on a regular basis) and was interested in advertising (there are several cartoons of commercials and magazine ads). They also show me that I already was my own worst critic, as several stories are annotated with editorial critiques!  Continue reading →

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How To Workout Before Work

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Coco

I am an early morning exerciser, mostly because it’s the only time of day that I can call my own. I usually workout at home, but once a week I go to an indoor cycling class, and every once in a while I run from a place close to my office, so I have had to figure out how to workout before work. Like most things, a little planning and preparation go a long way.

workout before work
When I first started attending a 6:00 am spinning class, I loved everything about it except getting all my shit stuff together the night before. It was such an ordeal to pack everything I needed to shower and get ready for work afterwards, and I hate deciding what to wear even one day in advance. For a while, I forgot something important every week–face lotion, deodorant, hairbrush–although at least I never forgot the same thing twice. 😉 Continue reading →

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Wine In A Can?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Coco

On my flight home from Colorado last week, I noticed this card in the seat pocket in front of me:

Wine In A Can

I don’t usually drink alcohol on flights, but I was intrigued …. Also, I had just spent a few days spending money on my daughter, and thought it was time to splurge on myself, even if that meant paying $7 for “ridiculously good wine in a can.” Continue reading →

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Running In Golden Ponds Park

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Coco

Last week I was visiting my daughter, who lives in Longmont, Colorado. I usually stay in Boulder when I visit her, but this time I stayed in Longmont in case the weather made driving tricky. Since I’ve never stayed in Longmont, I wasn’t sure if I’d find a good place to run, but I found the perfect running route from her place to Golden Ponds Park.

Golden Ponds Park

According to the Longmont website, land for the park was donated by the V.V. Golden Foundation, in honor of Vernon Golden, “who had mined gravel on this site,” to provide “a place to fish, walk and enjoy nature.” This bronze sculpture at the park entrance is of “Vern” helping a small boy fish.  Continue reading →

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