Sweet Potato Quesadillas

A recipe I'm looking forward to trying myself... Yum!

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Swiss Chard Pesto

Sunday Morning is like for me... aaaaah

Belated Birthday Gift...

sOuL2SoLe: Falling Back into the Rabbit Hole

New Adventures of the Real Christinamaria

At work, just two days before my birthday (which was yesterday), I was reflecting on how my life existed in the past and how my life exists presently and the fact that my future should not only be about existing in life but actually LIVE the life I AM meant to live.  After reflecting on this I noticed some repeat patterns that had reoccurred in my life which has had me back in the crab barrel.

I noticed the changes that have been disappointing & discouraging but not really focusing on the growth that is leading me into a new phase of my life.  In not being the same person I used to be I see the world and myself in a differently.  It is important for me to minimize my connections with those who are not conducive to where I need to be in my life as well as diminish my fears, worries, doubts & negative opinions and only focus to be driven to honor my maturity. I am going to pursue what I love & find joy in.

Well I've been celebrating my birthday early on Friday and all day & night yesterday. It's now 2:53am,  I should be sleeping but I've been receiving pings, text messages, fb messages and tweet DM's for plans to continue with birthday celebrations later today.

It's also the NYC 1/2 Marathon today! GO TEAM RUNNYC wooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!

g'nite/morning!

Mantra Magic

Whoa already February 1st, the 2nd month into the new year,  and *sigh*  Hump-day Wednesday... 

2 more days for my weekend to arrive and be one big blur (again! LoL).  Earlier this morning I read something that I feel may have answered a question I've been harboring within myself.

{via Runner's World}

If you don't have a running mantra, it's time to choose one. The right phrase can keep you calm, on target, and primed to meet your race goals. Learn what makes a good one and use our "Mantra Maker" to construct your own...

So there it is folks... I need to construct a really good Mantra that's short, positive, instructive, and full of real action words. With still figuring out a way to readjust my schedules inorder to get back to what I had started last June with my run club. I think the "Magic of a Mantra" specifically for me could be a refreshing start to get back to where I once began.

Wish me luck!

Why Adventures in RUNderland?

{sculpture of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Central Park, New York}

When I made a decision to rebuild my lifestyle to live healthier and adding the fun activity of running. I began this blog on another site which I have the *sarcastic tone* oh-so exciting task of manually converting my posts over to this site. So as I convert old posts I will do my best to keep current with new posts. 


I made the decision to title this virtual journal about my personal health & wellness, "SoLeVoLuTiOn: My Adventures in RUNderland", as a way to positively share my experiences while maintaining a sense of humor through those rough challenges (if any) and having a ton of fun succeeding in them with an open mind. With respect to Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and respect to those experienced runners. 


I have to jokingly admit when I began with this run group there were times I felt like Alice in this new running lifestyle. But having the opportunity to run with a really cool group of inspiring, experienced & supportive runner's has made this new journey enjoyable. 


It's a new year, and I've already missed a few short short marathon runs & holiday runs as well as weeks of running with my group due to being very busy during the holidays. Then when I come back, there will be a hectic schedule & odd school hours, I'm nervous if this will interfere with me getting back in the groove.


I'm keeping my fingers crossed.


Anyway, I will do my best to share my experiences even if I miss an evening of running I will continue feed my soul in other ways.