I was too cocky + Tangents!
Back to Utah. But first, Andrew and I went out on one last run/ride in California. We came back to find Beck snuggling Grammy, soaking up the morning light, and chatting together. We stopped for food at the…
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I was too cocky + Tangents!
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Janae
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10/27/2026
Back to Utah. But first, Andrew and I went out on one last run/ride in California.
We came back to find Beck snuggling Grammy, soaking up the morning light, and chatting together.
We stopped for food at the girl’s favorite spot lately–> Chipotle.
Andrew drove the entire way home… I hate driving for longer than 8 minutes;)
Brooke’s bestie and her mom picked up Brooke’s soccer gear at our house so we could make it to her indoor game (we remembered the game as we were driving home)!
Let’s get into the tangents for today:
*We may have been at the beach, but our hearts were still broken by BYU’s football loss on Saturday.
*Four days post-Disneyland and I am still motion sick. Skye was with us in the picture below, but she was ducking next to me, haha. I do not handle roller coasters as I used to…
*He loved Thunder Mountain, but his face may have expressed something differently!
*Okay, just one more pic from Disneyland.
*Grammy is an avid reader, and she told me that I must read The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. I cannot wait to get started.
*I always go into California running so cocky… thinking I’m coming from elevation and hills because, ya know, UTAH. But then I run in California, and it is 1000x hillier where they live vs. where I live. I’m sore.
*I really need pizza at the beach more often.
*Did you know the baby powder trick at the beach? If you have sand all over your body (and you are dry), just rub some baby powder on the sandy areas, and it will completely remove it!
*Anyone have Halloween races this year? Are you dressing up? This memory from 2013 popped up. I set a PR in a half marathon as a pirate, which was fun.
*Grammy also has a 958 ay streak on Duolingo. Anyone else have a high streak?
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Ever use Duolingo?
Are your running routes hilly?
Give me a tangent for today!
Can you handle roller coasters?
11 responses to “I was too cocky + Tangents!”
11 responses to “I was too cocky + Tangents!”
Duolingo streak of 2336 here! Years of French, Spanish and then Math and Chess when they added them into the mix. I love it, so addicted!
No roller coasters for me but I absolutely love seeing people’s photos on them, haha.
Random tangent…I have 5 books right now that I am reading at once. It’s a wonder I can keep any thoughts on them straight in my head.
2336! THAT IS UNREAL! Way to go, Amanda! Five at once, woman, you are on fire! Haha I would have a very hard time keeping everyone straight but kind of fun to mix up some of the stories in your head haha. Have a beautiful day!
I love Duolingo. I used it for almost a year before visiting France. Was I fluent, absolutely not, but I knew just enough to recite key phrases and be able to read street signs and menus. I was able to read it better than speak it.
I cant escape hills where I live, just to get out of my neighborhood there is a hill. BUT we are basically sea level so when I visit a place with elevation it kills me.And I used to love rollercoasters but they give me an awful headache now. Ill go on one and then maybe pass on a few then ride again. Need time for my brain to stop rattling.
Really looks like a great trip!
You did?! That is so fun! I wish I would have done tht before we went to France, too! You guys have so many hills, everywhere. Hahah I definitely had to space out my rollercoasters with calm rides in between! Thanks friend, I hope you have the most beautiful day!
All hills in the Green Mountain state! Hard to find a flat route, even if you try!
LOVE roller coasters, but admit it’s been a while since I’ve ridden…
Tangent: Janae, my niece is so so so so so perfect!!!!!! (almost six weeks old) I just got back from Colorado last night and I’m so in love. My brother and SIL are incredible parents and I’m just so happy for them all. Can’t wait for my next trip out west to see how much she’s grown and developed! Also so sweet having my own little chickadees so excited to see me when I got back 🙂Have a beautiful day!!!
YOUR NIECE! Courtney, I am so incredibly happy for you! I bet you soaked up every single second. It’s so amazing to see your siblings as parents. I am so happy for you all. I bet they were so thrilled to see you when you got home. I am so happy for you all! Thanks, friend, and keep crushing those hills, I am so sore;)
I just adore this family dynamic!! It speaks to each person’s character.
Tangent. I hosted run club last night. I thought I phoned it in with my menu. I found myself raving about the food along with everyone else. Maybe food tastes better post run and shared with friends??Yes to the Emma M. Lion books! I’m getting library copies so I’ve been waiting for volume 6.
I’ve also heard they are great audiobooks. I might listed after I finish reading. They are that good!That book series is so good!
I’ve never even heard of Duolingo. Is this something I should look into or just stay away from?!
Big no to roller coasters.
1777 day streak for me! I think if I ever lose it I’ll have to delete the app hahaha
You are going to LOVE Emma M. Lion. They are serious fun and laugh out loud funny. Book 1 and 2 were a little slow for me but still enjoyable and then by book 3 I was totally hooked. Book 9 comes out in February so you won’t have to wait long for the next book after you fly through the first 8 haha!
welcome!
I’m so glad you are here! I hope you’ll stay awhile. Let’s get to know each other and bond over running, family, food, goals, and all the randomness that comes with life.
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