Explaining 5 Random Things About Me

1. I workout at 5am daily.

I started running in 2013 when I lived in Hawaii. I don't remember why I developed the habit of running before the sun, but I did. For whatever reason, I feel I'm at my best in morning. I guess that makes me a morning person. When I trading weight training for running, it just seem natural to keep the routine. I will tell you a little secret, though. I sleep in my workout clothes, which makes it easier to have to get up so early.

2. I run one 5k per month.

I used to be an avid runner. I ran all the time and all the races. I have run countless 5ks and 10ks, as well as one half marathon and one full marathon. When we moved to Texas from Hawaii, I was introduced to Camp Gladiator and, as previous mentioned, I started weight training more and running less. You probably are wondering why I could do both...time. I run 5ks because I don't have to train any more than I already do to be successful. I run per month because races can be expensive.

3. I live in Hawaii.

My family is Army Retired; well, actually my husband it. Hawaii was our last duty station. Beautiful island, amazing food, stunning beaches, deeply-rooted culture, and welcoming people (most of whom are not Hawaiian). If you ever have the opportunity to experience a Hawaiian sunrise or sunset, you will be blown away. I loved driving home from work with the mountains in the horizon. Such an amazing site.

4. I started writing in the summer of 2019.

I took advantage of three writing opportunities during this summer. One opportunity was writing with the #100DOSW19 group. I wrote most of the 100 days, but once school started, it was hard to keep up. Actually, I just didn't make it a priority. The second opportunity came when  I participated in Kate Messner's Teachers Write Summer Camp. It was so much fun reading the mentor texts, imitating writing styles and trying poetry. I also participated in a Teach Write Academy online course. I wrote along side some very talented writers. 

5. I love apples and peanut butter.

Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp apples are my favorite. I eat natural peanut butter, packaged in glass jars and with the layer of oil on top. My two favorites brands in a particular order are Smucker's Natural Chunky and Laura Scudder's Old Fashion Peanut Butter - Nutty.