Half-marathon training is underway, which basically means I’m always hungry. And it’s definitely not from lack of eating! Proper nutrition is vital for running in top form, and luckily I’ve discovered another delicious and easy recipe that helps me carbo load for my long runs. It’s so yummy that I’ve tested it out several times and thought …
Category: Free Time
Another August Break
Remember last August when I took a break from blogging but still stayed connected via photography? Well, August Break 2014 has arrived! Rereading my post from last year, lots has changed, but plenty has stayed the same. I am still (much to my chagrin) writing my dissertation, but I promise you this time, it will be done sooner …
Urban Jungle | Watering
Do you guys remember my post last month about my new balcony garden? Well, I’m finally sharing an update with you and taking the opportunity to join a little online community known as the Urban Jungle Bloggers (scroll to the bottom of this post for more info). This month — fitting these very warm summer days — the Urban Jungle focus is on …
Balcony Garden | The Bremen Edition
In a country as dense as Germany (i.e., 585 people/square mile, as compared to the US’s 84 people/square mile), it’s no wonder that so much value is placed on having an outdoor space of your own. In all the apartment hunting I’ve done here — whether in Hamburg, Berlin, or Bremen — balconies are worth their weight in …