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Getting stronger! (W3 of base building)

Posted on February 23, 2014 by jayelldee

I’ve finished my third week of the Gale Bernhardt base-bulding workout plan I purchased through TrainingPeaks and I am starting to see the results. My muscles are ever so slightly more developed and my overall strength has increased. In general, … Continue reading →

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Let the summer shenanigans begin!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by jayelldee

The 2012-2013 school year is over. Because we spent the last week administering final exams, grading final exams, and packing up our rooms and offices to be moved to the new school, it feels extra over. It was a bittersweet … Continue reading →

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The Healing Games

Posted on March 24, 2013 by jayelldee

Not to be confused with The Hunger Games, which is very, very different. I’ve made great strides in my healing, so I thought I would share some of my favorite exercises, quotes, and other such fun that has helped me … Continue reading →

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Best weekend EVER!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by jayelldee

I have so much loveliness to share (and pictures…just wait, they’re coming), I don’t even know where to begin. I guess the beginning would be best. This week and weekend were  jam-packed with lovely moments, big events, quality time, good food, … Continue reading →

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Grand Rapids…no seriously, I could live there.

Posted on June 12, 2012 by jayelldee

Last weekend was my first time in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and while I was excited to see the city that Mark calls home Mondays through Thursdays every week, I didn’t expect to be blown away. However, in  a matter of … Continue reading →

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Summer is here…again!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by jayelldee

The 2011-2012 school year was hands down my most successful and favorite of my teaching career, and though I say farewell to the children, the staff, and the building with a wee bit of sadness in my heart, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Autumn

Posted on October 8, 2011 by jayelldee

It’s hard not to feel happy and sentimental when the breeze picks up just enough to make it rain leaves. Only one hits me in the shoulder – wait, hits is the wrong word. It seeks me out in the … Continue reading →

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Summer is here!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jayelldee

It’s officially summer, and not just because of the solstice. I’m done with work for the next two months, and I couldn’t be any more thrilled about it. Side note: to all of you naysayers who complain that teachers get … Continue reading →

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“If I die on this bike, I will it to the hill that killed me.”

Posted on May 29, 2011 by jayelldee

Yesterday was what I am going to call my first real workout with the Grunt Girls. Not that my runs with Aimee on Wednesdays haven’t been great. I have to credit her with getting me to do hill repeats, something I’ve … Continue reading →

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winning

Posted on March 18, 2011 by jayelldee

I have had an exceptionally wonderful past two days (typing while sighing contentedly to myself). The sunny weather has entered into my blood; I’m hooked and I want more. On Thursday, I took full advantage of the almost-spring weather and … Continue reading →

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