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Another exciting Sunday night here at Chateau de Criz.  The condo is clean. Laundry is done. Lunch is prepared for tomorrow. I finally washed my make-up brushes and put coconut oil on my hair (it's been WAY too long since I got it cut so I'm hoping this can continue to help control the crazy split ends I'm dealing with). I washed Maggy's bed, but she may be due for a new one... rather than smelling like dog like it did before, now it smells like wet dog- bleh! I've been really interested in different areas of physical health lately- specifically looking at Pilates, yoga, meditation and some other related areas. I'll admit, I've been rotten. I haven't run in 4 weeks. And I'm starting back this week- this is my public declaration to help keep me accountable- but I know I need to exercise in other ways than just running. My awesome friend Leslie recommended a Pandora station I've fallen in love with (Heart Meditations) and I've found that it...

It's been quiet on the blog lately but that doesn't mean it's been quiet in my head or life. Here are some quick updates: Where I've been... Avoiding the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - I was nominated twice (sorry ladies that nominated me- I clearly never followed through). While I love what this campaign accomplished in terms of fundraising and bringing attention to this horrible disease, I really struggled with the  trend  it had become. Many people were just doing it to participate in the fad, rather than taking time to learn and research about ALS and that really bothered me. While I could have made an awareness video myself instead of participating by dumping cold water and ice over my head, I just made a commitment to myself to continue to support organizations I believe in and friends in their efforts and passion causes. Plus, I'm an individual who would rather donate time to a cause and be 'on the ground' making things happen (i.e.: volunteering at...