On the outside, this looks like a typical photo of any ultra-marathon finisher. Medal intact, standing strong, posing for the must-have finish line photo. However, on the inside – through the experience of the ultra-runner – the ideal photo could never be struck with a Kodak camera. The ideal photo is captured during … Continue reading
We run because we’re inspired. We’re inspired because we run.
I return home to Boulder, CO from a weekend backpacking trip in Roosevelt National Forest, and the first motherly-respected text I receive is “What was your favorite part?” I pause before responding, and wonder why this question is always so difficult whether you’ve returned from a day’s, a weekend’s, or an extended long vacation. Which answer … Continue reading
India: embrace the possibilities, dismiss the expectations, and live with no boundaries This is my blog documenting my trip to India
Thanksgiving is not all about the turkey. Or the stuffing, the sweet potatoes or the pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks, being grateful for what you have, and spreading the love to your friends, family, co-workers, peers, and strangers too. It is about remembering how you got here, how you came to be where … Continue reading
Valerie Goren’s Personal Webpage Please check out my site and let me know what you think! I just learned how to write HTML code in my Digital Media class, and have created a simple webpage showcasing my personal interests.
“You will feel fulfilled when you do the impossible for someone else” Sipping on my Yogi tea this morning, I was inspired by the quote on the tea-tag. Be a giver, over a receiver, and you will receive more than you can dream
Sweet Riot, you caught my eye today perusing the aisles of the grocery stores. Okay, I do have a slight bit addiction to dark chocolate-and a worse addiction to sample every bar on the shelf. But chocolate, as they say, like diamonds, are a woman’s best friend. A perfect spike of caffeine to get you … Continue reading
You never know who you’ll meet. Talk to people. Smile. Eat slowly and enjoy the process of listening. Ask insightful questions. And never, never, judge a book–a friend–by its cover. None of us know what we want, but if we just expand that box a little, stay curious and follow our instinct, we will be sure to … Continue reading
Don’t let someone tell you that you can’t. They don’t know what you’ve done, what you’ve accomplished, and all that you’re capable of.
Amen.
20 Seconds of Courage 