RAGBRAI recap
Guys. I don’t think I’ve mentally come back from RAGBRAI. In case this doesn’t show my excitement, it was one of the best experiences of my life: The official ride was 420 miles, but by the end of the week… Continue Reading
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RAGBRAI: expect the unexpected
I had hoped to check in earlier in the week, actually, I wanted to post both here and on social media a lot more. But of course on day one, my phone got wet. We got a quick burst storm… Continue Reading
Ready to Roll
I am antsy. I’ve always been like this on race day mornings. Except this isn’t so much a race as week long adventure. But still, I’m antsy. Everything is packed. I’ve checked the bags at least three times. But we’re… Continue Reading
What’s In My Bag: Pannier Edition for RAGBRAI
Just a quick note: all items discussed in this post were bought by and paid for by me. None of the following companies or products mentioned below gave me any perks, and all opinions are my own. Heck, these companies… Continue Reading
Mobile post test and a special “what’s in my bag” sneak peak
I’m checking in today by phone! Since I won’t have my computer with me on RAGBRAI, I wanted to test my ability to post on the go. Hopefully this looks alright – let me know in the comments if anything… Continue Reading
10 days until RAGBRAI 2016
Eeek! I can’t believe that we leave for RAGBRAI in 10 days! For those outside of Iowa (or those who aren’t cyclists) RAGBRAI stands for the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, and it is exactly what it sounds… Continue Reading
Searching for (Summer) Balance
I’ve always struggled to balance life when summer hits. The weather is warm and all I want is to be outside. Even with longer daylight hours giving me more time to be productive, I just want to spend those hours… Continue Reading
Life Update: Back to Blogging
Adjusting to home ownership is kicking my butt! Mainly because I have the type of personality that wants to do ALL the projects right NOW. While I’ve learned to pace myself a bit, it is still a struggle. So, I’m… Continue Reading
Appreciation for Rainy Days
I’ve always liked rainy days. Especially on weekends when I don’t have to be anywhere. When I can just curl up under a blanket, with tea and a book. Lately, though, I’ve been appreciating rainy days any day of the… Continue Reading