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Writings from the other side
I’ve been dealing with a few thoughts lately that have been coming at me from the other side. Bear with me. “No offense Jen, but I’d never marry someone who’s divorced.” How I remain unoffended is another story for another time, but what about being divorced makes someone undesirable? Why is it an instant red… Read more
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Chicago Marathon 2017: clothing
What did I wear while running the marathon and why? How did I figure out the best clothes to wear while running for 5+ hours? How did I avoid chafing and blisters (well, for the most part). Continue reading for the answers and more. 🙂 When I first started running, I just wore whatever exercise…Chicago… Read more
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Chicago Marathon 2017: shoes
What started out as a light at the end of the tunnel I was in has turned into the brightest star in the sky for me. This past Sunday October 8th I ran 26.2 miles for the first time in my life. And not just for myself, but to bring clean water to those who…Chicago… Read more
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Modern art
On September 23rd I went to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago to see the acclaimed Takashi Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats its Own Leg. It was the last weekend to see the exhibit, so I bought some tickets beforehand and was able to snag an early time to avoid most of the… Read more
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What does athletic mean to you?
When you hear the word athletic what comes to mind? A runner? A swimmer? A weight lifter? What does it take to be considered athletic? The average person is active for about two hours a week, which is just below the recommended two and half hours a week. The average athlete works out 1-2 hours…What… Read more
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Running with the runs
If you’re a runner, you’ve likely either have heard of or experienced firsthand a case of runner’s diarrhea. I’ve been a semi-serious runner for about four years now and I can safely say that my running friends are the ones I know the most about in regards to their bowel movements. There’s a special level of…Running… Read more
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Do you even riot, bro?
Riot Fest Chicago 2017 was this past weekend. It was only my second time attending Riot Fest, but I’ve attended similar music festivals (i.e. Lollapalooza) many times. This past weekend was a blast! Friday night opened up with amazing acts like New Order and Nine Inch Nails. Saturday I took it easy, and Sunday I… Read more
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What faith means to me
Some common questions I get from friends, family, and acquaintances: Why are you not more angry over what happened to you? How is it that you’re happy despite everything you’ve been through? How is it you continue to believe in God even after He took away everything you wanted? How do you find your strength… Read more
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How to be stealthy
Are you a loud runner? Do you make a lot of noise when landing and everyone around you knows when you’re coming up on them? When being chased, are you super easy to follow? I’m here to tell you, you can change the way you run in order to run more quietly and make another…How… Read more
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Dating in 2017 – a mental shift
Dating is dead, or so they say. In my opinion, it’s not completely dead, it has just changed into something very different compared to when I started dating many years ago. Back in the day, guys used to try. I remember my first date like it was yesterday. The nerves, the effort, the flowers (kinda),… Read more
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