Category Archives: Victories

Can I call myself a runner?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by sambolina

So I bought this Fitbit a week ago to help motivate me to get moving and it seems to be working. Let me say real quick and that with my mom in the rehab center it was hard to get … Continue reading →

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A week of working out

Posted on April 1, 2016 by sambolina

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This week was a banner week for work outs. I worked out Monday and Wednesday with my trainer. I ran Tuesday and today. I bought myself a new Fitbit Alta. I love my new Fitbit and it is motivating me … Continue reading →

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So a funny thing happened this morning

Posted on March 29, 2016 by sambolina

This morning started off normal. I was sitting at my desk at work, talking to a fellow teacher. My principal entered the room and I assumed he wanted to talk to my colleague. Instead he walked around my desk, stuck … Continue reading →

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I survived a blizzard!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by sambolina

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Ok, I was excited about going to Colorado but I never expected a blizzard! A real blizzard!!! I woke up to a snow covered Boulder. We were stuck inside for most of the day. The schools were closed. The Denver … Continue reading →

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But I did not feel sorry for myself!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by sambolina

The past week has been crazy! I feel like the sky had fallen. I was worried that my cozy little world was broken beyond repair.  And yet I was able to sleep well through the night. Hallelujah!  I have had … Continue reading →

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I did it!!!!!

Posted on January 16, 2016 by sambolina

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OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! Let me tell you about my weekend. I’ll start with this. I work up this morning at 3:45 to do the Star Wars 10K at Disneyland. It was not hard to get up before then sun because … Continue reading →

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A horrible movie, but a great run

Posted on December 26, 2015 by sambolina

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I woke up this morning determined to have a better day. I decided to start my day with a comedy so I took myself to an early showing of Daddy’s Home. It was awful. Horrible. Painful to watch. It was … Continue reading →

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Happy Veterinarian’s Day!

Posted on November 11, 2015 by sambolina

When I was a kid, I thought Veterans Day was a holiday for Veterinarians. It has been a long running joke in my family. I do want to thank all veterans and active duty military for keeping my country safe. … Continue reading →

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And I saw a rainbow!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by sambolina

Today was what I consider to be a perfect day. It was rainy and cool. It never got above 65. I laid on the couch, watched TV, and listened to the rain. Almost a perfect Sunday! The rain let up … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened

Posted on October 1, 2015 by sambolina

I have slacked on my running. Okay, let’s be honest. I have not ran in weeks. This is where I could start listing all the reasons why I haven’t and just make up excuses. To be honest, I just have … Continue reading →

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