me

Hello and welcome!

My name is Anne! I created this blog in 2012 with no clear direction or vision.  It became a mish-mash of recipes, a few workouts, DIY projects, photography, and random ramblings.  Not helpful for anyone.  Fast forward 4 years and I am much more fiercely passionate about how we fuel our bodies and the effect that it has on our overall wellness.  But you already knew that from my "vision" page.  So now you can get to know me on a more personal level!

In the spirit of simplicity, here are 10 things that you should know about me:

1.  I am lacto-ovo vegetarian.  As of mid-November 2015, I have been meat free!

2.  I live in the midwest. Twin Cities, represent!  <3  I love midwestern fall & winter comfort foods.  I love seasons.

3.  I grew up in a meat and potatoes household.  At points, I am pushing my veg boundaries, just as much as you are!

4.  I have been an athlete for my entire life.  I began basketball in 2nd grade and have since competed in basketball, soccer, cross country, and track and field.

5.  On that note, I competed in the heptathlon as a collegiate track and field athlete.  I am proud to say that I learned more than I thought possible and was fortunate enough to represent my college twice at NCAA Division III National Meets and brought home 1 All America award.  Most rewarding moment of my life.  Hands down.

6.  I hate cardio with a burning passion.  Throw me in the weight room or yoga studio all day every day, but please, do not make me run. Yes, I understand the irony of being a track athlete who hates to run.

7.  I love to travel.  This is a recent development.  I am obsessed with seeing all the things.  And more than that, I love to adventure when I travel.  Some of the highlights include paddle boarding down the Charles River in Boston, kayaking on a random lake in Connecticut, and walking the streets of NYC.

8.  Pink is my favorite color, although you will rarely find me wearing it.  I love to dress in black.  Gold glitter is a close second for favorite color.

9.  I am great at shopping.  It's a gift, really.  I'm obsessed with Kate Spade and anything with polka dots or a bow on it is basically screaming my name from the shelf.

10.  I cannot live without coffee.  Just trust me when I say that I can't.  I am completely and utterly, obsessively in love with coffee.

As always, you can reach out via the comments section with any questions!