Welcome to week three of my little experiment of one. I figured out last week that reserving time for “fun activities” wasn’t in my best interest, so I was much more excited for this one. My routine looked like this: 6:55 Wake-up7:00 Make lemon water, feed cats, drink water while tea was brewing7:10 Once the… Continue reading Morning Routine Week 3: The One
Author: Brandy
Brandy is a reader, who enjoys well told stories and worlds she can immerse herself in. When she's not reading or writing for her blog, she can be found outside in the sunshine: running, hiking, or otherwise enjoying some fresh air.
Morning Routine Week 2: Smells Like {My} Spirit
The week’s focus in the morning routine was spiritual things, such as mediation, gratitude, and setting time aside for things I enjoy. I was looking forward to reading, or doing puzzles in the morning before work, as a way to reset for the day. My morning routine was similar to last week’s, with some minor changes: … Continue reading Morning Routine Week 2: Smells Like {My} Spirit
New Name Alert!
Just a quick drop-in to alert you to the fact that I'm making some changes! This used to be Running, Love, & Brandywine, but since I'm going to start doing more blogging about books, and not as much about running, I wanted a different name. Storylines & Sunshine perfectly encapsulates what I hope to achieve… Continue reading New Name Alert!
March Morning Routine Week 1: Let’s Get Physical {Well-Being}
This morning I completed the first full week of my morning routine! I reworked the routine after it felt disjointed on Monday, and did this for the rest of the week: 6:55 Wake-up7:00 Bathroom time: wash face, brush hair, etc.7:10 Make & drink lemon water, feed cats7:20 Meditate7:30 Yoga for 10/15 minutes7:45 Make tea &… Continue reading March Morning Routine Week 1: Let’s Get Physical {Well-Being}
My Morning Routine Experiment
This last month has been a challenge. We’ve been at this COVID thing for a year. The Michigan winter has been long. I miss all of my friends, family, and hot fish’n’chips from a restaurant (take out is just not the same). However, since I’m still working at home for the foreseeable future, I decided… Continue reading My Morning Routine Experiment
2020 Book Year in Review
2020 has been a comeback year for me in terms of reading. I’ve read more books this year than I have in the last few years, in part thanks to the global pandemic. I’ve also discovered Libby, the audiobook and digital platform that lets users check out copies using their local library card. It’s how… Continue reading 2020 Book Year in Review
Welcome to Wyoming
(This is a continuation of the blog posts talking about my solo road trip. To start at the beginning, click here.) The next day, I drove across the state border to Wyoming, where I spent the next week and change. My first stop was a National Monument: Devil’s Tower. Devil’s Tower National Monument Devil’s Tower… Continue reading Welcome to Wyoming
Into the Black Hills
(This is the second in my installment about a solo road trip taken in 2020. You can find the first installment here). After spending the morning driving through the Badlands, I was on my way to my next destination: the Black Hills. First stop was none other than those 4 famous heads carved in stone:… Continue reading Into the Black Hills
The Start of Great Adventure
On August 15th, 2020, I said goodbye to my cats and my boyfriend, and headed out on the adventure of a lifetime - a solo cross-country trip from Michigan to Wyoming to explore national parks. After being cooped up for almost 6 month due to corona-virus, I longed to get in touch with the great… Continue reading The Start of Great Adventure
Dances with Dirt 50k: Good as Hell
This Sucks. Stripper Pole. Styx, River of Death. Those were just a few names of the legs sections of my first 50k: Dances with Dirt - Hell. This race took place in Hell, Michigan on September 21, 2019. And boy, did it hurt like Hell. The day started bright and early, with a 6:15am… Continue reading Dances with Dirt 50k: Good as Hell
Storylines & Sunshine 