Spring/summer is a great time to fall in love with running. Running is an incredibly amazing exercise.  It trims and tightens, leads to a very healthy heart, and is great for working out stress.  Not to mention that it is just so simple; throw on shorts, a tank, running shoes, and head out the door. Despite all of the benefits it can seem like the most boring activity ever. Right!?

I used to really dislike running.  As in if I ran …

We have officially crossed the halfway point! At 21 weeks, I must say that I’m really enjoying being pregnant. Aside from 3-hour naps during the first trimester (really, we could all use an occasional 3-hour nap) and minor migraines during the second trimester (which I’ve cured by snacking throughout the day), I have been blessed thus far with an easy pregnancy.

{17 weeks; 21 weeks}

My cravings have been simple to satisfy — from strawberries to guacamole to spaghetti and meatballs to …

There’s a little film out right now called “Black Swan,” with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. You miiiiiiiiiight have heard of it. It’s getting some well-deserved (in my opinion!) attention right now.

Saw the movie. Loved it. It scared the crap out of me. But that’s beside the point, as this post is not a movie review. The movie itself is based on the ballet world, which is awesome, because ballet hasn’t gotten this attention since Center Stage came out over …

Note to self: never again do a google image search for “Lasik”. ::shudder::

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I’m a contacts-wearer. I have worn corrective lenses since 7th grade.  During my regular eye appointment this year, I was scolded for wearing my contacts too much.  Um, you mean that wearing them from 10 minutes after I wake up until 10 minutes before I go to sleep is too much??

Well, the more you wear your contacts, the less oxygen gets into your eyes. And …