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To feel 12 again.

Posted on February 27, 2016 by melaniejoysm

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To feel 12 again. Giggles, bouncing, and words that roll too quickly off the tongue. Words seem to spew out of our mouths as our stories become all the more animated with the passing of time. Hands move quickly with … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Uncategorized Tagged Adventure, Journey, Joy, Thoughts

Comparison Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on July 1, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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This week was one where everything hit at once: the knowledge that senior year is beginning, the realization I should start job hunting, desire for the hard part of the summer to be over, feelings of loneliness, reversion back into … Continue reading →

Posted in Love Tagged Comparison, Failure, Joy, Thoughts

Day 1 and 2 of New Zealand Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on December 3, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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New Zealand. Oh New Zealand. One of the prettiest places I have ever been to and I only got the privilege of seeing the South Island. It seems as though every corner you turn there is a more beautiful view … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Journal Tagged Adventure, Beauty, Independence, Joy, Mountains, New Zealand, Travel, Wanderlust

Race Recap: The Melbourne Half Marathon

Posted on October 12, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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As my good friend and running buddy Crystal knows, “I love race day!” I only said it about 10 million times to her with mixes of jumping up and down, squealing, moaning, laughing, and lots of smiling through excitement, joy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Running, Uncategorized Tagged Adventure, City, Friends, Half Marathon, Joy, Melbourne, Running, St. Kilda

Cairns Day 1 and Camp(us) Fire Link Up Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on October 8, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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As I have been in college, I have found the importance of community in Christ. Along that note one of my best friends, Lauren has the brilliant idea to continue this idea in a blogging community of Christian College Bloggers!! … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Travel Journal, Uncategorized Tagged Adventure, Broke College Kid, Cairns, Journey, Joy, Run, Spring Break

The Grampian Mountains Day 3 Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on September 26, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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After a wonderful night’s sleep, like the best I have had in months, we ate a breakfast, splurging this time on toast and a mandarin along with a few cups of tea! I decided today was the day, I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Travel Journal Tagged Adventure, Australia, Beauty, Exploration, Grampians, Great Ocean Road, Hiking, Jesus, Journey, Joy, Melbourne

The Great Ocean Road Day 2 Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on September 25, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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Following from yesterday’s post, it is time for Day 2 of my 3 day road trip with 3 Italian guys and myself! ….I managed to toss and turn til about 7am where I gave up and read for an hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Travel Journal Tagged Adventures, Australia, Beauty, Coast, cooking, Exploration, Great Ocean Road, hostel, Italian, Jesus, Journey, Joy, Pasta

The Great Ocean Road Day 1 Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on September 24, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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So I began two days ago to write what was going to be one post of my three day road trip, but as the memories and words flowed I realized if I posted my entire journey in one post that … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Journal Tagged Adventure, Australia, Camping, Coast, Exploration, Great Ocean Road, growth, Journey, Joy, Stars

Running and Sickness Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on September 10, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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So today is all about running, makes sense right? Since this is a running lifestyle blog. Two weeks ago I had to stop running. I had lost the ability to breathe normally while walking, much less running. I would walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Running Tagged Adventure, Australia, Journey, Joy, Running, Sickness

Everyday Things Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on August 27, 2014 by melaniejoysm

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So many things have happened since last week, little things that on their own may not seem like much but together are truly are wonderful. I ate kangaroo. It has been very interesting to hear my Australian friend’s reactions to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Love, Running Tagged Adventure, Australia, Joy, Simplicity, Study Abroad

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I’m Melanie. This space serves as a personal collection of happy moments, fun runs, deep thoughts, exciting travels, and the simple joys of life. I love Jesus, coffee, sunshine, weddings, travel, organization, laughter, babies, and hugs. Come run alongside me, joining me in the journey as I seek love and a better understanding of this life I have been blessed with.

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