Beautiful photo by Steele Photography I know, I have some explaining to do! After our midnight eloping in Las Vegas 5 years ago, we finally got to have the wedding of our dreams and it was SO much more than I ever could have hoped for. Nearly 2 months later, here I am, still dreaming […]
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October 2015
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged anniversary, Dan, marriage, races, running, wedding on October 11, 2015 | 1 Comment »
2014 Wrap Up
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Dan, fitness, gym, Japan, Kelsey, running on February 13, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Well, I’ve officially had my longest blogging hiatus of 3 months. Whoops! I’d like to get back to blogging regularly. For most of the fall I was working 7 days/ week and felt like I had no free time. The few hours I had at home before bed were just to shower and get ready […]
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend (from a wheelchair POV)
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged California, Dan, Disneyland, Disneyland half marathon, family, fitness, friends, injury, running on October 25, 2014 | 1 Comment »
Shall we jump back to the last week of August and revisit the Disneyland half marathon? I went from being so incredibly excited to go to Disneyland, run the half and 10k, to worrying how I was going to get around on crutches. After ample Googling, I realized I’ll need to rent a wheelchair. My […]
A Belated Summer Wrap-Up
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged birthday, Dan, fitness, Kelsey, running, Seattle, summer on September 30, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
I know, I’m the worst with blogging these days. I last left off with a late July post on my experience at the Rock n Roll Chicago half marathon. For now here’s a photo post on the last bit of my summer! Kelsey turned 27! We had dinner at Roux to celebrate After we went […]
Kauai Getaway
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, Hawaii, Kauai, travel, vacation on May 23, 2014 | 1 Comment »
So, Dan and I snuck away for 9 days to the beautiful island of Kauai at the end of April into May. We’d been apart for 3 months and we knew we wanted to see each other before August 31st, when we’ll be reunited next, but the timing was tricky with me job hunting. So […]
From Florida to Seattle
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arizona, Dan, family, friends, Idaho, Las Vegas, moving, Nevada, Oregon, road trip, Seattle, snow, Utah on March 2, 2014 | 3 Comments »
First off, someone asked what Ostrim jerky was, the jerky I ate during my half marathon last month. It’s really great for fueling as long as you eat it well before exercising! Here’s a shot of the packaging. I buy it at GNC. Jumping backwards by a little over a month, I never told the […]
2014 Goofy’s Race & a Half Challenge- Part II of II- The Marathon
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Dan, Disney World, fitness, Goofy Challenge, half marathon, marathon, race, race report, rundisney, running on February 13, 2014 | 6 Comments »
This is part II of II of my Walt Disney World Marathon weekend recap. Read part I here! Disclaimer- This is a recap of my race experience. I don’t recommend/encourage running a race while sick. I didn’t need my alarm the morning of the marathon. I was up a lot of the night, sometimes coughing, […]
2014 Goofy’s Race & a Half Challenge- Part I of II- Expo and Half Marathon
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Dan, Disney World, EPCOT, fitness, Florida, friends, Goofy Challenge, half marathon, Magic Kingdom, marathon weekend, Orlando, race, running, vacation on February 6, 2014 | 4 Comments »
Disclaimer- This is a recap of my race experience. I don’t recommend/encourage running a race while sick. Wow. That’s really all I can say. Just kidding, I have a lot to say actually. But my experience at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend really blew me away. Unforgettable. But first, if you’re not familiar with my […]
Lights and Whistles
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, F3H3, friends, hash house harriers, hospital, Japan, party, Samurai hash, stitches, sumo hash, travel, vacation on January 22, 2014 | 1 Comment »
My time in Japan is now over. While I do plan to visit, I am no longer an expatriate, no longer a resident of Tokyo. It’s all so strange. I think it will sink in better once I’m settled in Seattle (still on the road!). I have also been horribly sick since the day I […]
The Seattle Saga
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Dan, Disney, Disney World, family, friends, Kelsey, moving, Orlando, Princess half marathon, running, Seattle on January 6, 2014 | 3 Comments »
The past week has been a whirlwind of errands, parties, packing and goodbyes. Today I went back to the hospital to get my 6 stitches out, but the doctor could only take 1 out. I’m so irritated I have to not only go back, but it’s the day I leave Japan! My to-do list is […]
I’m Laurel!
Seattle resident with a love for running, hashing, baking, and being outdoors. Originally a journal for my family during my 3 years in Tokyo, Japan (hence the blog name), I now write about my every day life working at my local gym as well as nannying, running/fitness, as well as enjoying my hobbies.
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