New home

My blog has moved to a new home (and has had a makeover).
I'm so excited to finally share it with everyone. Please go to

www.saralizblog.com

for updates moving forward.

See you there!

Dangers of Halloween

Here's to sweets...and treats...and always knowing that the gym will be there in the morning :)

A Dream Come True

It's amazing when it happens. When something you've been dreaming actually comes true. And it's no longer a dream, but a dream come true. I love those moments. And while I wish they happened more often, I know that it's probably better that they don't. Because they are rare. And things that are rare are cherished. And I like knowing that I won't take them for granted when they do happen.

As you know, I read a lot. And I always have. And ever since I was a little girl, I've been dreaming about Prince Edward Island (PEI) because that is where Anne of Green Gables grew up. And Anne wasn't just a character in a book for me. She is a kindred spirit. And I've held on to that even as an adult. I quote her -- 'Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it' -- and I try to emulate her sense of childlike fascination with the world.

So, you can imagine my excitement when we decided to visit PEI for the very first time at the end of the summer (I know, I'm late on this post, but it's been a busy fall! *smile*). I couldn't believe my dream was actually becoming my dream come true.

I cried when I saw the red cliffs of PEI from our car for the very first time...
To dreaming. And to having those dreams come true.

I wish for you that they do.

Balance

Life gets busy and sometimes I find myself overwhelmed with the knowledge that days come and go, never to return again. I collect those thoughts, take a deep breathe, remind myself that there is still a today and a tomorrow and that I will do my very best to stay in the moment and make the most of the time I have.

I struggle with balance and knowing that it is ok to say 'no.' And when I need a little help, I read a quote I keep close by...

"that which matters the least should never give way to that which matters the most."

It helps me prioritize. And that's important, because, when I think about it. It's my life. And it's precious. And I only have a finite number of moments. So I plan on making them the best they can be :)

the horizon, somewhere over Canada, at 20,000 ft

Biking

I've enjoyed falling in love with new spaces and places with my bike as a guide. One of our favorite rides takes us over the Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn.
The view is truly magnificent.
Along the west side bike path we found beautiful sculptures that a woman constructs with rocks along the Hudson River. She comes every Saturday to check on them.
I can't wait to see what Fall brings in our adventures...