We've been back in Austin for 3 years. It's been 3 years (!) since the Child & I chatted about making new friends and what do to when you can't find a nice person. It's flown. It's been a roller coaster. It reminds me of what I've written before with regards to fully living in our bodies versus going through the motions of life encased in a skin-sack. (bear with me. this will ... Continue Reading
You matter.
This is my favorite photo of my friend, Sue. Captured mid-laugh, unaware photo was taken, doing the double hand grab. (Ive absolutely no idea why I'm wearing that expression.) The you matter to me. I'm present with you. double hand grab is a perfect metaphor for Sue's life. The first time we met I was newly a Texan, completely friend-free and trying to find where I fit in the land of BBQ ... Continue Reading
No, Im not pregnant and other embarrassing moments.
Monday was great. Rejuvenating. The child and I spent time with some kids/moms neither of us knew very well. It was a welcome reminder of the fact the persona we see at drop off or pick up (rushed, brusque) is not always who the person is. Book. Cover. Judgeth not. All that. As often happens when women gather conversation turned fitness and weight-loss. Not negative ... Continue Reading
The importance of mattering.
This is my favorite photo of my friend, Sue. Captured mid-laugh, unaware photo was taken, doing the double hand grab. (Ive absolutely no idea why I'm wearing that expression.) The you matter to me. I'm present with you. double hand grab is a perfect metaphor for Sue's life. The first time we met I was newly a Texan, completely friend-free and trying to find where I fit in the land of BBQ ... Continue Reading
Which of these friends do you have?
I brought my funky friends dress shoes! I spent the past few days at a conference. The focus was learning & networking--but ever the misfit attending sparked me to consider my larger social experience. To ponder my introvert status and realize how much I need my community. Meeting so many amazing women served to highlight my dependency on different friends for different reasons. How ... Continue Reading
Jewish Girls.
Subtitle: I cant lie. Ive been jealous. Green with envy. For a while Ive coveted what it seemed others had. I was envious of the FUN I perceived happened when my Catholic friends skipped off to CCD together. I longed for the unity I thought friends possessed as they giggled together on Monday over Sunday's happenings at church. Ive watched bloggers go on mission trips and ... Continue Reading
First Person Friday: **drumroll please**
Announcing the AS OF YET UNNAMED PODCAST featuring MizFit & her Partner In Crizzime. Who is this partner you ask? In order to find out you'll just have to give it a listen. Bring us along on this weekend's run. Give us a listen on your mp3 as you wander the aisles this weekend grocery shopping. Tote us in yer mp3 player to the gym for a listen while you lift. Crouch in ... Continue Reading
Viewer Mail: Blogger Friends & Freeweight Workouts.
Hi Miz. This is kind of a funny question but I'm curious. Do all of you big bloggers know each other? In real life I mean? I follow most of you on twitter and it seems as though you do. I loved this question and mainly because it addressed something I find continually perplexing about Twitter. But first---the answer & a thank you. Im not sure whom these "big bloggers" are of which you ... Continue Reading
First Person Friday: Why do you blog?
My question for myself this week is my question for you: Why do you blog? It will come as no surprise to most of you I returned from BlogHer waving the white flag of blog-surrender. While I definitely re-found my community mojo there (thanks to all these women & I know Im forgetting a bunch) I left feeling my MizFit-blogging days may be numbered. That my days of blogging in this ... Continue Reading