Hello! I’m alive. I always start my posts with, “I’m alive,” because I disappear for several weeks at a time. The problem is that I value my sleep way too much. So when I come home after a super long day, I could spend a half hour writing or a half hour in my bed. And my bed always wins.

Here’s what I’ve been up to:

• Work. For a good 12-15 hours every day.

I absolutely adore the people I work with. I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s something I am so grateful for and something (other than the kids) that keeps me motivated and eager to wake up while it’s still dark outside.

We are also proud owners of a trampoline. The kids LOVE it.

• Starbucks. Also, I recommend you follow “eatteachblog” on Snapchat if you want to get a Starbucks picture EVERY.MORNING. They are quite entertaining.

A few weeks ago, I noticed that Hunter Hunted was the Starbucks Pick of the Week! Hunter Hunted (formerly “Lady Danville” and even MORE formerly “Mikey G and Dan from Danville”) were friends of ours from UCLA and also the winners of Spring Sing. They are absolutely incredible and you should download all their music! 🙂

• Sister visiting NorCal – Sissy had a conference in Palo Alto which means she got to hang out with me all weekend. It also happened to be my dad’s birthday so we sent him some NorCal love. He shot some fatherly love right back.

We went on hikes!

And we drove to Monterey to visit the little munchkin.

And I learned how to play Texas Hold ‘Em (well…I learned how to lose all my chips).

• Nike Women’s Marathon – I drove up to the city to watch Jen run the marathon. She kicked butt. And I cried 25 times. It’s such an emotional thing to watch. Everyone is so supportive and motivating. I loved it.

Now I’ve got brownies in the oven, The Voice on TV, and my comfy couch. Good night! 🙂

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LET’S CHAT! 🙂

• What’s the last race you ran? 

• The last hike you hiked? 

• The last Starbucks drink you ordered?