• Wow, we made it through half the year. (head slap). New on the blog - link in bio. "An hour later, after I had already committed myself because I just announced it to everyone, I’m back in the garage sitting amongst the cobwebs and makeshift walls with dead flies on the ledges, wondering where the hell I was going to put everything in the garage? “WHERE THE HELL AM I GOING TO PUT ALL THIS SHIT,” I yelled. I looked over at my snowblower. *gulp*. What did I just commit myself to?" #reflections #newyear #blog #crossfit
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    Wow, we made it through half the year. (head slap). New on the blog - link in bio. "An hour later, after I had already committed myself because I just announced it to everyone, I’m back in the garage sitting amongst the cobwebs and makeshift walls with dead flies on the ledges, wondering where the hell I was going to put everything in the garage? “WHERE THE HELL AM I GOING TO PUT ALL THIS SHIT,” I yelled. I looked over at my snowblower. *gulp*. What did I just commit myself to?" #reflections #newyear #blog #crossfit
  • Just when I thought I'd be writing in quarters, I had to break it down even further.  New on the blog (link in bio) ☝️ I delivered six containers around the city to whoever was out on the corners: some police, some National Guard, some protesters. “Here’s a cup of coffee…….. lets all of us keep our cool”. I did the same thing the following weekend. When I got back from my running around, I got a note in my Instagram inbox. "Athena, you just chose a side. I have to unfollow you now”.......[890 more words] 🤔 #newyear #minneapolis #minnesota #reflections #lookingback #lookingforward
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    Just when I thought I'd be writing in quarters, I had to break it down even further.  New on the blog (link in bio) ☝️ I delivered six containers around the city to whoever was out on the corners: some police, some National Guard, some protesters. “Here’s a cup of coffee…….. lets all of us keep our cool”. I did the same thing the following weekend. When I got back from my running around, I got a note in my Instagram inbox. "Athena, you just chose a side. I have to unfollow you now”.......[890 more words] 🤔 #newyear #minneapolis #minnesota #reflections #lookingback #lookingforward
  • New on the blog tonight. I'm going to have to break this into four quarters. Link is up in Bio. "I made it three whole days before irritation kicked in. Mmmm, yes, that didn’t last long. It was apparent, so many others were taking the gym closure easier than I was. I suppose a lot of that had to do with the fact that I just spent 10 months isolated in my living room. Getting isolated again was a bit triggering. I’m human. Truth be told……the first quarter was bumpy from day one. Comparison – even of self truly is the thief of all joy. I had no idea what was in store for me this year. I don’t think anyone did" #newyear #2020
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    New on the blog tonight. I'm going to have to break this into four quarters. Link is up in Bio. "I made it three whole days before irritation kicked in. Mmmm, yes, that didn’t last long. It was apparent, so many others were taking the gym closure easier than I was. I suppose a lot of that had to do with the fact that I just spent 10 months isolated in my living room. Getting isolated again was a bit triggering. I’m human. Truth be told……the first quarter was bumpy from day one. Comparison – even of self truly is the thief of all joy. I had no idea what was in store for me this year. I don’t think anyone did" #newyear #2020
  • I'm still ALIVE! {{laugh}}. You guys are so sweet. I know, things have been a little quiet and that's unusual. I'm working on a blog post to get you guys up to speed (hopefully I can post it up tomorrow). But in the meantime, all is well. The last quarter of 2020 revealed a number of things and I made the decision to step back for a bit from social media. Sometimes we need a little time to re-evaluate. Not because anything is wrong; to the contrary. I was in the middle of making a major life decision and needed time to process it. *smile*. It's a big step for me. It forced me to look at my current life and evaluate where I spend my time, what I spend my time on? Are the things I am doing going to fulfill me as much as this life decision would? Do I have room in my life for it? It forced me to look at my weaknesses and come to terms with where I might need work? What does my support network look like and are they going to support this decision? (smile).  I wrote about my grandpa in my book. I admired this man more than you could possibly imagine. One of the reasons I adored him so much is because my mom was adopted from foster care when she was 12 years old. That same day, my grandpa quit drinking and when he finally passed away, he had celebrated 50 years of sobriety.  My mom turned out pretty good so I know it works. *wink*.  More soon.  #loveinchrist #newyearnewpriorities
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    I'm still ALIVE! {{laugh}}. You guys are so sweet. I know, things have been a little quiet and that's unusual. I'm working on a blog post to get you guys up to speed (hopefully I can post it up tomorrow). But in the meantime, all is well. The last quarter of 2020 revealed a number of things and I made the decision to step back for a bit from social media. Sometimes we need a little time to re-evaluate. Not because anything is wrong; to the contrary. I was in the middle of making a major life decision and needed time to process it. *smile*. It's a big step for me. It forced me to look at my current life and evaluate where I spend my time, what I spend my time on? Are the things I am doing going to fulfill me as much as this life decision would? Do I have room in my life for it? It forced me to look at my weaknesses and come to terms with where I might need work? What does my support network look like and are they going to support this decision? (smile).  I wrote about my grandpa in my book. I admired this man more than you could possibly imagine. One of the reasons I adored him so much is because my mom was adopted from foster care when she was 12 years old. That same day, my grandpa quit drinking and when he finally passed away, he had celebrated 50 years of sobriety.  My mom turned out pretty good so I know it works. *wink*.  More soon.  #loveinchrist #newyearnewpriorities
  • One year post surgeries and I hit a 300# deadlift this morning. Unbelievably emotional. ♥️ These legs. #stronger. #crossfitter #crossfitgirls #crossfitaffiliate #crossfitwomen #crossfitlife #crossfitlove
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    One year post surgeries and I hit a 300# deadlift this morning. Unbelievably emotional. ♥️ These legs. #stronger. #crossfitter #crossfitgirls #crossfitaffiliate #crossfitwomen #crossfitlife #crossfitlove
  • Day 1434. 227 lbs lost. Perceived inactivity doesn't necessarily mean silence. I'm just one person but I do what I can. I call my legislatures 6 to 8 times a day leaving voicemails so that box owners can open safely, or they are provided the financial assistance so that they can take care of their families. I send letters every single day with a stamp to my congressional leaders respectfully and earnestly. My humble garage space is available to all first responders, military, and law enforcement who need a place to come work out, free of charge.... Even if it's only one person at a time. What can you do? I bet all is us can do SOMETHING. Are you? Community Coalition -get involved. Have you contacted your legislatures? Affiliates need help. Be THAT person. ♥️ #crossfit #inspire #getinvolved #dowhatyoucan #lockdowns #communitycoalition #crossfitaffiliates
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    Day 1434. 227 lbs lost. Perceived inactivity doesn't necessarily mean silence. I'm just one person but I do what I can. I call my legislatures 6 to 8 times a day leaving voicemails so that box owners can open safely, or they are provided the financial assistance so that they can take care of their families. I send letters every single day with a stamp to my congressional leaders respectfully and earnestly. My humble garage space is available to all first responders, military, and law enforcement who need a place to come work out, free of charge.... Even if it's only one person at a time. What can you do? I bet all is us can do SOMETHING. Are you? Community Coalition -get involved. Have you contacted your legislatures? Affiliates need help. Be THAT person. ♥️ #crossfit #inspire #getinvolved #dowhatyoucan #lockdowns #communitycoalition #crossfitaffiliates