I completely apologize for the sporadic blogging over the last couple of weeks! Due to the holidays, getting sick, training, and all my blogging time devoted to migrating my blog – I have had little time to actually write! However, the training for Lavaman, an Olympic triathlon, has continued.I must say that getting back …
2015: The Year of Self-Care
Ahh.. it is that time of year again. Time to reflect and ruminate on the past and ponder and plan for the future. As we turn the page on the calendar we are flipping into a new year. What does this year have in store for you? The possibilities are endless! As you know I …
This Blog is One Year Old Today!
Oh my goodness! One year ago today I wrote my first ever blog post on Positively Stacey. It all started on a whim. I wasn’t sure where I was going with this project, I wasn’t even really sure what all a blog entailed. But I did a little research, decided on a domain name (one …
A Triathlon Training Schedule – Week 2
There is nothing like trying to squish some training time into my already jam-packed schedule! Well, here it goes! I signed up with my husband and stepson to train for an olympic triathlon with Team in Training. Yep, that means training for an endurance event and fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Can …
I Swam Alcatraz!
Yes, I did! First and foremost, thank you to South End Rowing Club for the wonderful event that they hosted! This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The volunteers on land and in the sea were wonderful. From Saturday’s pasta feed at their club overlooking the water, the encouraging words from …
Setting Goals For Healthy Eating
Another guest post ~ I’m one lucky mom to have so many kids willing to jump in and help me with my blog. Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your knowledge with my readers! Hey Everyone – My name is Alyssa, the second eldest kid in this bunch. I decided to write a nutrition related guest post. …
I Designed My Business Cards & Now I Need An Elevator Pitch
I am so excited to be heading to BlogHer ’14 – my very first ever blogging conference. I have only been blogging for seven months, so in the world of blogging I am definitely a newbie. I have been given a list of items that I need to show up with – two of which are business …
How to Say “No.”
I am one busy lady – there is no doubt about it. With a career teaching, and yes, I am currently teaching summer school, a husband, six kids, two large dogs (I had to throw in the large because right now they are playing chase through the house), one cat desperately trying to avoid them, …
What To Do When Your Husband Walks Out the Door
I was married for 20 plus years when my husband walked out the door leaving me with three teenagers. To say that I was devastated would be an understatement – I was crushed beyond measure. During those first days, weeks, and months, it felt as though I had fallen down a deep abyss of shock, …
I am Headed to BlogHer ’14
I am headed to BlogHer ’14 today in lovely downtown San Jose. As you know I am new to the world of blogging, and this will be my very first blogging conference. Wow! when I signed up I thought San Jose – cool! Nice an close, I have no reason not to go and learn …