Are you going to judge me if I tell you that I find myself attractive? As in I actually like to look in mirrors and see my reflection. I like my face and my smile and my height and, most days, my hair. I don’t mean this in an ‘I’m-super-vain’ kind of way. It’s not that …
Half Marathon #5 – Philadelphia, PA (April 10, 2016)
I feel kind of bad for Pennsylvania. We definitely did not give Pennsylvania the time it deserves. I mean, there has to be a ton of cool stuff in Pennsylvania, right? Hershey Park? Liberty Bell? Farms? Yeah, I don't know, clearly I'm drawing a blank. That being said, for all you Pennsylvanians out there, I …
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Half Marathon #4: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (11/15/2015)
When I decided to run my fourth half-marathon in Fort Lauderdale and knock Florida off my list, I was determined that I would actually train for this one. (Yes, I know...familiar story huh?). Except this time I felt pretty confident that things would be different. First, Andy refused to run with me. I think the …
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Half Marathon #3: Providence, Rhode Island (7/19/2015)
Andy really did not want to run another half marathon with me. He was also pretty adamant about not running one during July. "Girl. Do you know how hot it is in the summer? Do you know what the average temperature is during July? Do you have any idea how crazy it sounds to run …
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Adios Espana: A Sweet Farewell
(Post written November 30, 2014) On the wall of our hotel in Valencia there is a quote that perfectly sums up my feelings. "Traveling is the only thing you pay for that makes you richer." I am so lucky to have had so many opportunities to travel. While everyone has different experiences, traveling has allowed …
Valencia: Food, Fatima & Friends
I am pretty sure Mom and I spent at least 50% of our time in Valencia eating, waiting to eat or planning to eat. If we did not gain 15 pounds while we were here it can only be considered a miracle. Truthfully, the main reason we were consistently nursing a food baby is because …
Thanksgiving: Spanish Edition
First and foremost, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! Sometimes I get so caught up in food and football that I forget the true meaning of Thanksgiving: being thankful for all we have in life. And thankful I am 🙂 Sometimes I pause for a second and I cannot believe this is really my life - what …
Valencia: Don’t Stop Till You Drop (Part 1)
The good news is that the Fiorio women are FINALLY reunited. 🙂 The bad news is that my entire body hurts from our non-stop pace in Valencia. I don't think my 8-hours-a-day-in-front-of-a-computer body was seasoned for this kind of walking. (To put it in perspective, Mom literally has to stretch every morning just to make …
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Madrid: Doing it Right (or Wrong?)
I think we experienced Madrid backwards. Assuming there is a list of the top 100 things to do in Madrid, Mara and I definitely started at 100 and worked our way up. In case you were wondering, we never made it to the top ten things to do. (If we're being completely honest, I doubt …
Barcelona (Part 2)
Barcelona is nowhere close to being the most beautiful city I have ever been to, but it has a charm that makes it almost irresistible. As I travel, I continually evaluate cities with the inevitable question: could I see myself living here? After my four days in Barcelona, the answer is a resounding yes. Barcelona …
Taking Little Steps 