in Running
During my run this morning, I thought about the incident. I thought about how much a person has to train in order just to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I thought about how to many runners, the Boston Marathon is a life’s goal for them to accomplish. It is a race they train their whole [...]
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It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted on here. My family has come down with the flu/cold/feelings of malaise these past 3-4 weeks and we are just now recovering from it all. My girls still have the sniffles, while my wife and I are about 93-98% better. Our home has been a petri-dish of [...]
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in Debt Reduction, Family, Finance
As the new year gets under way, I try to set our goals for the upcoming year. But, as you all know, having two kiddos under three years old can change your plans as often as you change their diapers. And to add to that a new home that needs a little furniture, I can [...]
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I loved going to Disneyland as a kid. I grew up living in different parts of the Country (Army BRAT) and when we visited our relatives in Southern California, it was almost a given that we would also visit Mickey and His friends at Disneyland. Now that I have a family of my own and [...]
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I am always looking for different and innovative ways to save a couple dollars. I feel that the biggest trait to have when it comes to saving money is discipline. Whether it is living below your means, following a budget or stashing 10-15% of your income into a retirement account, it takes a good amount [...]
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in Random
Hi Everyone, if you recently visited my blog you will notice that it looks very different. A little plain right now, I know. I recently upgraded my blog and installed the Thesis Theme. I am tweaking and playing with the infinite options that this theme has. It may take me a while to figure out [...]
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in Goals
Now that 2012 is coming to an end, it is time for me to reflect on all the blessings from this past year. 2012 was a huge year for me and my family: New additions, new positions, and new beginnings! New Additions: In May, we welcomed the addition of our second beautiful daughter, Kalia Pearl! [...]
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in Fitness
I’ve been contemplating on buying a GPS watch for my runs. Currently, I use my Nike+ Running App to track my runs. It works great because it tracks my time and distance. It tells me my mileage through my earphones. It also integrates well with facebook and twitter. The one thing that drives me to [...]
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This past Thanksgiving, me and my wife signed up for a 5K Turkey Trot. I wanted to sign up for a fun run that my wife might enjoy. I thought it would be a good idea to get in a little family exercise before going on an eating spree! Also, in our way of giving [...]
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*This post is a little late because I have been super busy at home. Thanks for stopping by and reading! I finished my third half-marathon. Another bling has been added to my collection of medals. The Los Angeles Rock & Roll Half Marathon was a great run in which I learned a few things about [...]
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