The Word “Terrified” Is Just Not Strong Enough

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If you’ll recall, I signed up for a beginner’s triathlon class that started 5 weeks ago. We are officially halfway through the class and until yesterday, I had skipped all but one session. I received an email last week that said something like, “If you’re getting this email, you’re a huge slacker and we feel the need to check up on you.” I mean,... Read More

Let Us Toast To The New Normal

My New Office, Spring Break Mom/Kid Boot Camp, and a Half-Marathon! WOOT. WOOT.

My New Office, Spring Break Mom/Kid Boot Camp, and a Half-Marathon! WOOT. WOOT.To say last week was a bit insane is a HUGE understatement. Not only was I trying to start working from home while my kids were out of school on Spring Break (read about that challenge here), but Donnie was also out of town on a business trip. The week was exhausting both physically (I had extra boot... Read More

Testing The Waters In The Middle Of A Hurricane

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I’ve had some work come my way, a type of freelance web development situation that will keep me from crying myself to sleep every night! YAY! The downside is that this work came my way during the worst week possible: SPRING BREAK. I was a bit desperate to get some work done so I basically gave Nikki and Wes the run of the house while I locked myself in my bedroom (the WiFi... Read More

Tri-ing Something New

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I don’t know how often I talk about it on here, but my husband is a kickass triathlete. He started it 3+ years ago and is now coaching a Tri 201 class through our local Fleet Feet. Triathlons are his jam. He’s been trying to get me to give them a tri (pun intended, and overused in this entry) but I have refused for several reasons. The most important being: 1) I’m... Read More

Killing It.

I grew up camping and hiking. Of course, I’ve learned in the 36 years I’ve been on this earth that those things mean different things to different people. To my Dad? Hiking meant starting at a trail head and not stopping until you reach your destination. Except…for the periodic snack break, depending on how long the hike was. And HE chose the speed/pace. Not you.... Read More

Hi. I’m Kim.

This is my website where I've been writing since January, 2004. I call myself Zoot - a derivative of an old childhood nickname. I used to write about my struggles to have children, but eventually I succeeded and now, I write a lot about those kids. I have taken up long distance running as a hobby and chronicle that journey a lot here. I also periodically post recipes I like as I've been slowly (but surely) learning to cook and I like to share my discoveries. Finally? I'm an annoying pop culture fanatic so I'll periodically ramble about Hunger Games or the latest Parks and Recreation.

I hope you like it here. If not? Please don't tell me. I cry easily.
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