There are several things that I never imagined I'd ever say before going Paleo. One of them is "This salad could really use some bacon." Another is "We'll just take one more order of chorizo" when asked if I'd like to order some dessert, and finally,"I'm free after CrossFit," or really anything that involves me doing a pull-up or putting weight on a bar. 


I have been a runner for almost a decade. It changed my life, and it is in my bones, and I will always identify as a runner. I was on an amazing team with amazing people and running changed my high school experience for me, and then I went to college and running got me through a lot of that, too. I still run with some of my girlfriends from cross-country, but we mostly do it to catch up and have a chance to talk in the midst of our busy lives. So running has turned from what was a team sport to me into a mostly individual thing--something I do with my iPod or an early morning mist. I love what it has become, but there was something missing from my recent exercise experience. 

It was motivation, and I've found it.

The things I love about CrossFit are the same things that I first loved about running. This is also a team, and, like my old one, we're tied together by incredibly specific things. My cross-country team's Pasta Parties have been replaced by CrossFit's endorsement of Paleo. My wonderful friends might not be in the gym every morning with me, but there are plenty of amazing people there to cheer me on when I feel like quitting. 

Most importantly, I have never felt stronger; never more aware of the potential that lies within my body. And the compliments I've received in just three weeks about the looks of my arms and shoulders? Well, those help, too.

Every day, CrossFit reminds me of where I came from, and encourages me to get to where I'm going.

I'm feeling pretty uninspired, friends. But I haven't done an Instagram photo dump in almost two weeks and I kinda like them. It's been a weird couple of days, but I did have an interview with a pretty awesome company yesterday that I think went well. I thought for a minute or two about taking a few days off from the blog, but that just seemed so weird to me. I'm not going anywhere, but for now you just get photos. Here's what's been going on with me, according to my phone:

1. Rocky is getting photogenic in his old age.

2. Starting Les Miserables. It's huge.

(I can't help but be pretentiously unintimidated by the length since I've read Clarissa.)

3. We've had several rainy mornings. They're my favorite.

4. Made Melissa's Paleo Heart of Palm Dip and it was awesome.

5. Berries, almond butter, and nuts in homemade pecan milk.

6. Wore a sock bun to CrossFit and it stayed in place! Also, I'm a ghost.

7. Eggs and buffalo chicken sausage with some avocado for breakfast.

(I uploaded 5 and 7 to Jenna's Instagram Party. Use #showusyourpaleo to check it out.)

8. Finished re-reading The Great Gatsby. How good is that book?

9. Spent a few afternoons at home. I get more done when I actually get dressed.

10. Went to Charlottesville to pack a few more things and had to stop for coffee at Para.

So that's that! What's been going on with you? Rob comes home in eight days!

[Follow along all week with me on Instagram @megan_flynn]

It has come to my attention that my dad makes too rare an appearance on this blog. So, even though it's a few days after Father's Day, I thought I'd go ahead and say something about my father, because I appreciate him all the days of the year.

[In the sunroom, taken October 2009.]

My dad is a hard-working, self-made man and I am so grateful for everything he has done for me and my family. He has believed in me from the start, and he has been a constant source of every kind of support to me, my brother, and my mom.

Dad, I love you. Thank you for everything you do. I love being your daughter.