Hmmm....would I be mad or happy if the race was cancelled due to the thunderstorm? I remember thinking this the morning of the race, stomach in knots, nervous energy putting a pep in my step and making me giggle. I had never traveled for a race before and I had been anticipating it for months.… Continue reading My Nashville Half-Marathon: hills, pain, and serendipity
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Why My Blog is Named After John Cusack
"When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity." -from Serendipity, a 2001 John Cusack movie Who doesn't love John Cusack? Why not name my blog after him? I fell in love with the idea of serendipity after watching his 2001 movie called, ironically, Serendipity.… Continue reading Why My Blog is Named After John Cusack
The Value of Being Silly
The other day I was conducting mock interviews with student teachers at a local college. The last young lady I interviewed said something that surprised me. Me: What are the three most important things for me to know about you? Young lady: ... The second thing for you to know about me is that I… Continue reading The Value of Being Silly