Author Archives: Layla
2012 goals
It’s common to make New Year’s resolutions. “I’m going to lose 30 pounds, get more sleep and drink less alcohol.” “I’m going to be nicer to my mom, get good grades and get a part-time job.” “I’m going to spend less … Continue reading
Weekend wrap-up: marathon-palooza
What a weekend! I did a bunch of running, saw a ton of friends, and volunteered at the 29th annual California International Marathon (referred to by many as CIM). So, here are some older-iPhone-crappy-quality photos, along with some hastily written … Continue reading
Tuesday Time-Waster: Gummy bear gifts
It’s December, which means you’re probably trying to come up with gifts to give people so that you hopefully avoid the game of “everyone give each other a gift card.” Well, nothing says “Happy Holidays!” like these: Yes, that’s right; … Continue reading
Tuesday Time-Waster: Flower maker
Thanksgiving weekend was a ton of fun, because I had company. It’s rare that family visits, and all but one of my immediate family members live out of state, so you can imagine my joy at having not one but … Continue reading
Thanks for the memories
I’ve had bittersweet emotions lately. I’ve been on some fun adventures in the last few months, today is Thanksgiving and I even have a couple family members in town. In other words, life is good. But at the back of … Continue reading
Tuesday Time-Waster: Everest view
Maybe I’m weird (no comments from the peanut gallery), but it is just SO COOL to be up high somewhere and see a different view of the world. Seriously, I love it. Airplane rides are cramped and long and tiring, … Continue reading
New York City Marathon afterthoughts
I find myself in the position of wanting to write many blog posts but not knowing where to start. But for now, I’ll bore you with some post-New York City Marathon thoughts. (This is Sunday, when people don’t seem to … Continue reading
Tuesday Time-Waster: NYC Marathon in sketches
Last week’s 11:11 a.m. Tuesday Time-Waster didn’t happen because I was gallivanting around New York City, when I wasn’t running 26.2 miles through it along with 47,000 other crazies. During the marathon, I saw people from more countries than I … Continue reading
New York City Marathon race report
There’s one problem with spending a week in New York and doing things like staying out past 3 a.m., seeing the High Line Park you desperately wanted to see, wandering through Central Park in gorgeous fall weather, and hanging out … Continue reading
Channeling Chrissie Wellington
When I took a nasty fall two weeks before the New York City Marathon, I was certainly less than happy. I was supposed to run 20 miles that day, but when you’re bloody and battered by mile 1.5, that’s not … Continue reading