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Victory Is Mine!

I’m a Family Guy fan. My first born (black pug), Griffin, is named after the show. Stewie’s refrain is my mantra right now.

I’ve been depressed about not being able to exercise due to my back injury. I’ve injured and re-injured my back so often since 2004 it’s ridiculous.

I’ve had to withdraw 3 half marathons in the past 3 years: NYC Half Marathon (2012), Diva Half Marathon (2011), and the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine (2010) due to reinjury but 2013 will be the year of completing #13in2013. […]

By Melissa Burton|January 4th, 2013|4 Comments

It's Going To Be A Durantastic 2013!

Image by Jeroen020

I finished 31 posts in 31 days and now my first post of 2013 deserves to be a Duran Duran one. I’ll be going to the doctor later today to determine the fate of my running my intended #13in2013 (more on that later) but I’ve been itching to reveal my 13th goal of 2013 and I’ve finally gotten permission to do it so…… […]

By Melissa Burton|January 2nd, 2013|4 Comments

Committing to #13in2013

2012 is coming to an end and it’s a bit hard to believe. My 2012 Year In Pictures post yesterday was fun to put together. It showed me just how many changes my family and I have been through this year and how wonderful things have turned out.

This year I’ve realized just how easy it is to take health and happiness for granted. I really am thankful to be healthy (I’m trying to overlook the cold I have and the fact that I reinjured my back by sneezing yesterday). Although I have depressive tendencies, I have a lot to be happy about as well: I have not one but 2 different roofs over my head, and I have people (and a pup) that I love and that love me in my life.

I’m thrilled that this is the post to end my 31 Days of Blogging Project. This project has taught me quite a bit about blogging (it is a lot of work!) and has strengthened my commitment to continue my own contribution to my piece of the social media world. […]

By Melissa Burton|December 31st, 2012|17 Comments

2012 – A Year In Pictures

These are some of my memories of 2012 in pictures. I couldn’t share them all but these are some highlights. Looking back makes me excited for what 2013 has in store!

New Year’s Day Run 2012 Look closely to see […]

By Melissa Burton|December 30th, 2012|4 Comments

You Can't Teach An Old Dog…

Image by Mark Brannan

It’s good to learn something new every day. Some days just being a parent, I learn lots of new things about myself, my husband, my child or even the world around me (yup, […]

By Melissa Burton|December 27th, 2012|2 Comments

Sick Day

If I hadn’t committed to writing every day for 31 days, I’d definitely not be writing today because I’m feeling like this:

31 Days Project, Balance Image by Bukutgirl

Between my back injury and now having this cold, I’m a bit fed […]

By Melissa Burton|December 26th, 2012|0 Comments