Hello, 2026

I don't think I've ever mentally prepared for a year the way I did for 2026. Not because of my resolutions or goals for the year, but because this year will usher in my fourth decade on this earth and I've been thinking a lot about what I want this decade to look like.

"My forties" is hard to plan for, so of course, I'm looking at this year as a time to set a foundation of renewed purpose, joy, relationships, and health.

Mid-Year Check-In

Somehow, it's late June, and 2025 is halfway over.

At the beginning of the year, I set some goals for myself, and I want to briefly check in on them to see how they're going and talk about some adjustments I'm making.

Looking back and planning ahead

This is how I ended my 2023/2024 post: "In 2024, I'm looking forward to more. More writing, more reading, more running, and more adventures. I can't wait to see what the year has in store."

2024 was a rough year in many ways, but overall I have to say I'm pretty happy with how it shook out. Personally, I had more ups than downs, and these days focusing on my day-to-day is how I keep things positive. I'm going into 2025 with a few goals—one might even call them resolutions—in mind.

I'm Over Resolutions

Guys, this week has been kicking my butt! We've had volleyball four days in a row. I mean, it's a good thing - it means my girls are winning and are moving through playoffs to semi-finals - but I am exhausted and so behind on blogs. Oops.

My Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week...plus practice on Thursday. We've gone further this year than ever before!

At this time of year, I usually start planning my New Year's resolutions. This blog was the result of one of those resolutions; for those of you who don't know, learning to run was my resolution in 2009. It was the first resolution I ever truly kept.

It was such a roaring success that every year since, I've put a lot of time and consideration into my resolutions. Then, last year, I took a step back and simplified.

This year felt good. I've felt more consistent and stronger than ever. I think simplification really worked for me. So I'm sticking with it.

I'm not focused on a particular distance and I only have one race lined up (A1A), so for the first time in years I have a lot of freedom. I'm going to keep running and cross-training and getting stronger. I'm probably going to pick a marathon for 2018...Probably. We'll see how I feel!

Anyway, I think I've finally gotten to a point in my running and fitness where I don't feel I need a resolution to help narrow my focus or keep me motivated. There aren't any other areas of my life that need direction or a major overhaul, so this year, I'm over resolutions.

That said, I have some important goals; it's just that my focus has changed. I plan to stay aware and actively involved politically. I plan to keep up my monthly donations to SPLC, HRC, and the ACLU going. I plan to use my privilege to help others as we gear up for the big fight we have ahead of us for the next four years.

I'm putting my money and time where my mouth is. I hope you do the same.

But as far as running goes? Yeah, no resolutions this year...and it feels damn good.

Are you making running/fitness resolutions this year?
Are you making other kinds of resolutions for 2017?

ABK

Halfway There

Today I'm joining Erika at MCM Mama Runs for TOTR!

I feel like the first six months of 2016 totally flew by; how is it already June? I think now, as the school year draws to a close, is a good time to check in.

In 2016 I didn't make any resolutions, but I did have a general goal in mind to become a more well-rounded athlete, to be consistent, to be dedicated, and to stick to shorter distances. I wanted to focus on speed and I wanted to KISS.

I think I've done just that, and so far, I've truly reaped the benefits.

Become a more well-rounded athlete. This year, I've finally added cross-training into my schedule. I love running, but I do like the improvements I see when I cross-train, and I can tell that interspersing other workouts has helped me to avoid burnout so far this year. I do think it's time for me to increase my cross-training so that I get more out of it, so in the latter half of the year I'm planning to work on that.

Be consistent and dedicated. Having a rough schedule, which I shared last week, has definitely improved my consistency and dedication this year. I feel I'm fully on track here.

Focus on speed and short distances. It has honestly felt so good to not really worry much about long runs and to enjoy running shorter distances at faster speeds. I feel like I'm building and keeping a good base, while also keeping the long game in mind.

My DailyMile training for the last few weeks. Sure, I ran a marathon this spring, but since then I've been diligent about sticking to my goal and making each run purposeful!

KISS. A foolproof schedule. At home workouts. Flexibility. Yep, I'd say I'm definitely keeping things simple and it's paying off.

 Reflecting on these first six months of 2016, I'm really glad I decided to step back from SMART goals that end up feeling impossible to conquer. This new "back to basics" focus has been exactly what I needed! I'm really excited to see what the rest of 2016 brings as I continue to use this year to get stronger and faster and to simply improve as an athlete.

How is your year shaping up so far?
Are you on track for your 2016 goals?

ABK

And Now...This

I don't know if you guys watch John Oliver, but I completely stole this post title from him, so here's a little something completely unrelated for your amusement:

The real purpose of this post is to (hopefully) answer the question rolling around in my head for the last week or so: now what? A1A is over and it's time to settle in for a year of speed work and short distances.

Look at that grin! I was zeroing in on the clock; nothing else mattered.

I gave in and ordered a couple pictures despite Marathonfoto's exorbitant prices because PR...and because I forgot to get a picture with the medal after the race.

I know that to get consistently faster, I need to run faster. I need to relearn getting familiar with discomfort for longer distances.

I'm not necessarily looking to officially break any PRs this year because I may not be racing much, but I want to keep those PRs in mind because they'll help me keep track of my progress.

It's time to dust off some of these PRs and get back to these paces!

I plan to incorporate bridge repeats into my weekly plan, along with either a tempo run or a fartlek or interval-type workout. I'll finish any "easy" runs with a few sprints. I want to continue doing a "long" run on the weekends, but what "long" means is up for interpretation at this point. That will give me four running days a week.

I know that getting faster also means getting stronger. I'll be incorporating some kind of resistance or weight training into my weekly schedule. I plan to start small so that I don't overwhelm myself; that means committing to daily planks and squats again and really building that habit before adding anything more complicated.

If speed work two days a week ends up being too much, I'll adjust as necessary until I'm stronger!

Finally, consistency is key here. If I keep my weekday runs around 5 miles and my weekend long run around 10, I'll average 25 miles a week. That's much higher than my usual "off season" mileage and I think it will help me build a really strong foundation and will get my body tuned up and ready for speed!

I'm nervous about this plan; it's not necessarily that lofty, but it's going to take commitment. This is always a tough time of year for running because second semester is always a little tough on my time-management. But I want this, so committed I will be!

...And I hope you guys will help keep me accountable, too, of course! ;o)

I won't begin this routine right away. I'm down for the count from a post-marathon cold, and I need to give myself some time for recovery runs before I started pushing myself too hard. But in the next few weeks, I'll set the plan in motion.

What does your maintenance running schedule usually look like?
How often do you do dedicated speed work?

ABK

2016 Resolutions...Or Not

I hope everyone had an enjoyable new year. Matt and I were going to visit Jenn and Tommy, but I've been sick and I didn't want to infect everybody, so we ended up staying home. We nearly missed midnight; luckily the neighborhood fireworks alerted us to the time!

Nachos and champagne to ring in the new year. Doesn't our kitchen just look lovely? Don't mind me - I look a mess.

As I wrote in my first-ever blog post, and in some subsequent posts as the years have gone on, I became a runner when I made a New Year's resolution in 2009 and it actually stuck. Since then, I've had good success with taking the time to plan resolutions for the new year and actually following through.

Last year, that wasn't the case.

My 2015 resolutions fell apart early. I think I went wrong from the very beginning because I set these goals despite not really feeling them. They were things I wanted to accomplish, but not things I was truly feeling motivated to work toward. They fell apart, and I just didn't care to get back on track.

Don't get me wrong, it was a solid year - I ran my highest mileage ever and accomplished some great things!

The end of 2015 left me feeling meh about the year, and I think it's time for me to rethink how I do resolutions.

I'm not going to set out specific resolutions this year. I've been getting more and more specific with my resolutions because I felt like SMART goals were the way to go, but I found that last year that really backfired on me. The specificity of the goals felt like a stranglehold; it was too easy to fall short.

Sometimes SMART goals require overthinking; it's time for me to simplify.

Instead, I'm going to think about the big picture for what I want to accomplish and how I want to feel about 2016, and set goals that complement that.

I plan to continue to make growth in my running. That means taking cross-training more seriously. I plan to continue being consistent in my workouts; that might mean taking time off from running, but filling the void with other workouts. I plan to make the majority of this year about shorter distances and speed, just as I decided in November. I want to end each week feeling pretty satisfied with my physical activity...but what creates that satisfaction isn't set in stone.

So that's it. No true resolutions. I'll put some more thought into races as the year goes on; for now I just have A1A on my radar. There's no reason I can't adjust and set more specific goals later in the year, and that's what I'll do when inspiration hits. Right now, I need some flexibility and freedom. Instead of following SMART, I'm going to follow KISS.

Are you setting goals for the new year?
Do you prefer specific goals or flexible goals?

ABK

Check-In: 2015 Goals

My computer flashed the blue screen of death a few days ago and refused to turn back on. Today, as I randomly tried to troubleshoot it, doing all the same things I've been doing all week, it suddenly decided to work! Who knows how long this will last, but for now, I'm glad to be back!

At the beginning of the year, I set some lofty goals for myself; I'm a little afraid to do a check-in. May leaves me feeling pretty beat up and washed out; I barely ran at all because my energy levels were naught. Still, I think facing those shortcomings will help me get back on track faster.

1. I started out strong this year, but after my last half marathon my workouts really suffered. I know the last two months will just be a blip on the radar in the long run of running - because it's a lifelong endeavor - and I need to accept that I took this time off and move forward.

2. I actually kept up with this for awhile, but my real plan was to add cross training into my year slowly. Now that school's out, I plan to attend yoga on Thursdays (one of my colleagues teaches for free in the local park) and try some barre classes with my runner friends. I'm looking into joining a gym again, too...I want to cross train in a way that will actually help my running.

Typical: "Body Pump classes are making my abs and butt look good, but it's not helping my running." #specificity #trainsmart

— Jason Fitzgerald (@JasonFitz1) June 7, 2015

3.  I'm really behind on this goal, as I haven't been doing any speed work. Once I'm back on track with being consistent, I'll add this back in. (My marathon plan this fall also incorporates very specific speed work, so I know that will help.) I usually save this goal for fall/winter races anyway!

4. Speedwork. See above!

Over all, if I'm being honest, I'd have to give myself a C on working toward meeting this year's goals. I was trucking along nicely until April; I know I'll get back to it. I plan to finish this year with a solid, hard-earned A!

How are your 2015 goals coming along?

How do you get back on track after life happens?

ABK

2015 Resolutions

While 2014 had its highlights, most of them occurred at the beginning of the year. By the end, my speed was dwindling, I wasn't racing or running as consistently, and other than my marathon, I didn't experience many proud moments.

I want to make sure my accomplishments carry me all the way through 2015. I've spent a couple weeks (as is usual for me) finessing my resolutions and figuring out action steps to reach each goal.

 My first resolution is consistency. In 2013 I was running at least three times during the week, and each run was at least 4 miles. Then I'd add a long run if I was training for a race. In 2014, in order to accommodate marathon training, I only ran three times a week to avoid overuse injuries.

I think I would have raced stronger and been better prepared if I had stuck with four runs a week.

I will commit to running three 4-6 milers during the week and one long-run on the weekends.

Although I meant to cross-train more consistently last year, I definitely didn't meet that goal in the way I wanted.

This year, I'm going to shop around for gyms so that I can start weight-lifting again. I also need to work on my flexibility, and I will incorporate a day of yoga or Pilates into my weekly schedule. I will be more consistent with my core-work.

I've joined a push-up challenge group through my Sub-30 group, and my goal at the moment there is to do 10 pushups a day. Some people are aiming for 20,000 this year! I do hope to get strong enough to do 20 a day.

Specifically, I am gearing toward a new half or 10k PR. After Ragnar in 2014, I was able to obliterate my last half PR by four minutes. I think that after running a marathon, I should be able to PR a half. Ideally I'd like to break 2:10 for a half or 58 minutes for a 10k, but any PR will do!

PR's don't happen by accident, of course. I'm going to be better about my speedwork this year. Whether that means running 400s and 800s, working on hills more often, or learning to embrace the tempo run, I will do speedwork at least once every two weeks.

(I'm was going to say once a week, but I've decided to listen to this article and not over-do it, at least without a goal-race in mind.)

Honestly, this seems like a lot. I know that when you set up a lot of big goals at once, it's easy to give up. But I plan to incorporate the goals into my year slowly and with purpose. That way, instead of starting the year strong but then drifting as fall approaches, I'll be building on my goals as the year goes on.

I'm not sure what my race schedule will look like this year. While I miss running 12 races a year, I can't really justify the cost. I only ran one or two 5ks last year, so I'd really like to refocus on that distance. And of course, I'm playing with the idea of a second marathon sooner rather than later.

I am signed up for a 10k in April (the Shark's Tooth that I did last year). The course is warm but flat and I think I could PR on it. I'm also signed up for a half in March (the Sarasota First Watch, which I've never run before). I've heard good things but the giant bridge makes me nervous. I may run the Paradise Coast Half on my birthday again and aim to PR that one, but that also depends on whether or not I'll be running a full that day!

Outside of those two races I'm already signed up for, my plans are still nebulous. I have time to get them in order. At the moment, I'm more concerned with taking these foundational resolutions and running with them. (Haha.)

In 2014, my word was dedication. This year, it's consistency.

What are your goals for 2015? 

ABK

2014 in Review

These review posts are always so hard to write and tend to be long and rambling. I'm going to try to keep this one shorter than 2013's!

This year was really huge for me, both in running and personal aspects. It was a year that ended up teaching me lessons about what I'm made of, my personal worth, my strengths, and my mettle. I think I'll always look back on 2014 fondly.

In no particular order, here are some of 2014's highlights:

I finally broke my half marathon PR by four minutes.

The Paradise Coast Half was my birthday race, and it ended up being the perfect gift to myself.

I ran Ragnar with an amazing team of women, many of whom became invaluable friends.

Ragnar showed me that I am so much stronger and more capable than I ever thought!

I took my commitment to positivity seriously and renewed my love of running through it.

Sometimes just enjoying the run and smiling through it makes it magical.

I ran my first full marathon.

And finished smiling.

Matt and I bought a house.

We still have a lot to do, but it's really starting to feel like home.

I was selected as an All Star Teacher and got to enjoy three days of celebrity treatment, including being on the field with the players for the All Star Game.

For three days of recaps, go here, here, and here.

Those events alone are enough to call 2014 a success. Now, it's time to take a look back at my goals/resolutions for the year, some of which had to be adjusted or outright abandoned.

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1. While I did do quite a bit of cross-training early in the year, including T25, yoga, and Pilates, once I began training for Space Coast I let this fall by the wayside. Had I stuck with it, I think I would have seen better results throughout the year. I'm not happy with my commitment to this one and I think I'll need to revisit it next year.

2. Regarding training, I played it really cautious. I definitely think training smarter helped me avoid injury during marathon training this time around. I was better about putting my foot down and getting sleep when I needed it. But as usual, I wasn't very consistent in eating well. Damn my sweet tooth!

3. I purposely changed this goal once we bought the house this summer. It just wasn't feasible to spend money on a bunch of races; plus, it was more important to me to race/train according to my plan for Space Coast. So I only ran eight races this year, and I'm perfectly happy with that.

4. I totally nailed this one. I really made sure to focus on enjoying myself and avoiding burnout. Even in the midst of hard races, I just stayed positive. In 2013, I had made a lot of time-related resolutions and I wanted to take a break from that in 2014. I think my commitment to being positive is what got me through Space Coast. This was a good year to relax and train a touch easier. That said, I'm excited to get back into working on my speed in 2015.

Where does that leave me? Well, I need to take some time to carefully craft my 2015 goals, and that includes researching future races and such. But one thing is certain: next year has some big acts to follow.

Did you accomplish your goals for this year?

Are you excited for 2015?

Do you make resolutions at the new year?

ABK

Gear Report: FitBit Flex

Winter break is over...as you can probably tell by the lack of posts this week. I ended the break with a leisurely 9 mile run on Monday night. During, I listened to NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me and laughed the entire run. I'm sure I convinced some drivers that running can be fun!

My new not-so-secret weapon against boredom on a long run. I didn't even notice I was running half the time!

Since getting the FitBit Flex, I've been wearing it diligently so that I could write a full review. The review itself will be short, because once you get into using the FitBit, you figure out pretty quickly if it's right for you.

FitBit sends out a weekly report that's easy to read and very motivational.

Pros:

Comfortable to wear

Waterproof

 Fairly accurate for a wrist-worn pedometer

Easy data input

Simple to use

Effective silent alarm

Cons:

Diet plan can't be deleted, only edited - no fail-safe

A little bulky for everyday wear

Can't replace a watch (although the upgraded version can)

Finding friends is tricky - no basic search

Doesn't track calories burned in stationary exercise

Recommendation: If you're someone who needs to hold yourself accountable and are trying to lose weight, I definitely recommend the FitBit. Inputting daily meals and water consumption is easy. Setting up a meal-plan is easy, but there's no fail-safe...If you want to cut your caloric intake to 500 calories a day, the app will let you do so and gently chastise you when you go over.

I'm not a big fan of the red X

I loved tracking my water intake, but when I created a meal-plan to experiment with it, I quickly realized I'd be too likely to become obsessed. (I circumvented this issue by changing my desired weight to match my current weight, which allows me to just ignore the recommended calorie count for the day.)

Bottom-line: I'll continue to use the FitBit Flex to track water, use the alarm, and track my runs, but I don't intend to use it for monitoring my meals.

In other news, I'm staying accountable and on top of my resolutions! Last week was NTC; this week I got back into the gym. I spent some time on the stair-stepper while Matt rowed beside me (and took this awesome pic), then lifted heavy (for me!).

Runner no-no...I wore my running shoes to the gym & didn't run!

I'm looking forward to seeing my runs improve as I work on my body as a whole.

Thoughts or questions on the FitBit?
How was your first week of the new year?
Do you ever listen to podcasts on the run? What's your favorite?

ABK

2014 Resolutions and Races

Last night, as we watched various "looking back at 2013" shows while waiting for the ball to drop, there was one segment wherein celebrities weighed in on making resolutions. The statistic thrown out there was that only 8% of people keep them, and therefore it's stupid to make them.

We spent the new year playing games and cooking over a bonfire.

I don't know; in the case of all those celebrities, I think admitting you're too flaky to commit to a goal for the year isn't something to be proud of. And I do think setting goals throughout the year and re-evaluating as necessary is really important, too.

But for me...well, running-related resolutions have gotten me this far, and for me they've become an important tradition that keeps my training focused and moving forward.

Last year, my resolutions got a bit long-winded. This year, I'm going for simplicity in statement, but the resolutions themselves are going to be challenging.

My main goal this year is to strengthen my body in order to improve my over-all fitness for running. I am going to really focus on incorporating squats and lunges into my rest days. I've also been doing two planks a day, one as soon as I wake up, and one before bed; among other core-strengthening exercises, I plan to keep that up.

I'm going to achieve this goal by researching different exercises to avoid getting bored and going to the gym more consistently.

I need to be more conscious this year about how I treat my body daily, not only for running, but for my health in general. I'm going to be smarter about eating a balanced diet, drinking enough water, and getting to bed at a decent hour. I also need to continue to be smart about my training, taking breaks if necessary, and adjusting my training plans to what fits my needs.

This goal always serves me well. Like last year, and the year before, I plan to run a race a month. However, certain months don't offer nearby races to choose from, and I wanted to add some flexibility in case of injury. So I've edited this one to be a little less stringent but still meet its main purpose, which is to make sure I run 12 races a year.

This may be the most important resolution of all! I began 2013 in a slump and it took until the RW Summer Run Streak to really break out of it fully. I don't want to face that again. I'm starting this year motivated and excited to run, and I want to keep it that way!

Of course, the question of how exactly is a little tricky. Sometimes we get into ruts and it can be tough to get out. So I'm simply going to do my best to avoid getting into a rut in the first place; I have races lined up that I'm excited for, I'm not focusing too much on numbers and stats, and I'm just enjoying it.

Later this year, I'll probably start to work on improving my times again, but I think it's more important to have fun during training right now, especially with a half and Ragnar just around the corner!

Which brings me to races! Here's the line up for the year so far:

January: Suncoast Half Marathon
February: Ragnar and possibly the Paradise Coast Half Marathon
March: Komen 5k Race for a Cure, possibly the Marco Island Bridge Run Half Marathon, and the Fast and the Furriest 5k.
April: Shark's Tooth 10k

 I'm still working on piecing together May through December, but I'm hoping to run some of the races I did last year again, and I'm considering adding another half marathon in November or December.

Cori at Olive to Run posted the other day about choosing a single word to represent your goals for the year. After some thought, I've chosen "dedication" as my word. In order to fulfill my goals and resolutions, I know I will have to be dedicated to putting in time and effort, even on the days I'm not feeling it. Hell, especially on those days!

As it is, I'm actually really excited for this year. I have a good feeling about 2014!

Have you set a race calendar for 2014?
What are you most looking forward to this year?
What are you letting go and leaving behind in 2013?

ABK

Full Speed Ahead

This week is my first official week of half marathon training. The plan is 4 miles three days a week, a long run on the weekends, and some core training and intense stretching on the off days. It's basically the unofficial plan I followed that led to my half PR, and I like having the freedom to treat those 4-milers as recovery/tempo/speedwork as needed.

I want to keep myself from getting burned out; I want to enjoy this training cycle and feel strong at my race.

Which race? Why, this one these three of course!

I posted a couple weeks ago that I wanted to do this challenge. My Hanukkah gift from my parents was the opportunity to do so. Race entries are amazing gifts for the runner in your life!

Anyway, the half is in January and it will be my last big race before Ragnar. I have about 7 weeks to train, and given that I'm not starting from scratch, I'm feeling confident in my ability to be smart and effective this time around.

I have a pretty nice race schedule arranged for the next few months:

My only concern is the Paradise Coast Half, which is literally two weeks after Ragnar. But it falls on the Sunday after my birthday and is super close to us; I feel like it'd be a great way to celebrate my birthday!

(As I was writing this, I forgot how old I was. That was a scary 10 seconds.)

Also on my radar is New Years. I have only ever kept resolutions when I thought about them well ahead of time, planned them out, and related them to running. That's how this whole "hobby" of mine even got started! I'm playing with a few key goals this year; I'm trying to keep it simpler than last year.

Not that this year's resolutions weren't successful...but my goals for next year are going to take a considerable amount of commitment, and I think the simpler I keep them, the more likely I'll be to succeed.

But that's another post altogether!

What does the rest of your race season look like?
What is your favorite distance right now? I'm rediscovering my love of the 5k, but I'm excited to train for some longer races!
Have you begun to think ahead to 2014?
Have you ever kept a New Years resolution?

ABK

Books, Boards, and Big Decisions

At my school, we have a daily break of 15 minutes during which everyone pauses to read from a book of their choice. Students are expected to read 50 books by the end of the year (give or take, depending on length and complexity) and teachers are expected to read 30.

As I've taken time off from running, I've been spending more time with my books. I don't mind that; I'm a voracious reader. I was reading a lot of non-fiction earlier this school year, but now I've gone back to my roots.

My all-time favorite has always been Stephen King, and I've been indulging my obsession quite a bit this month.

I had to reread this one, because the sequel came out and it's been too long!

It's been awhile since SK has written real horror, and this was just what the doctor ordered!

Hey, fall is meant to be spooky, right?

I'm in the middle of this one. Slow at first, but once it picks up, it's awesome.

I've also begun reading Joe Hill's novels. (Hill is King's son, and his books are gory and gruesome and creepy and fun.)

Well-written and eerie. I highly recommend this one, and "Horns".

This week, Matt installed a sound system for a paddleboarding store. As part of his payment, he traded for a paddleboard and paddle for me! I'm psyched. We went to the beach today and I got to use my very own board for the first time ever.

His 'n hers at the beach. (Mine is the BOGA!)

Knowing this is my board helped me feel a lot more comfortable on it. I even dealt with some pretty big swells and didn't fall off. It felt great to get some exercise and spend time outside.

I'm at the beach in October. Jealous?

As far as running goes, I've come to a final decision. I'm going to run a 10k on October 19 and a 15k on the 26th. These are both races I've done before and love. I'm planning to drop to the half from the full for the November race.

I'm disappointed, but I also need to face reality. I'm not ready for the full; I've had too many setbacks. I'd rather run the half and enjoy it than struggle through a full I'm not ready for, possibly injuring myself and definitely doing some mental damage, too.

In January, I set my resolutions. My original goal this year was to run an "extra-long" long run to see how it felt, and then decide on if a full was in my future. I've accomplished that much.

My 2013 NY Resolutions.

This will also allow me to be fully recovered and ready for Ragnar in February.

Running is a life-long commitment. I don't want risk being able to run for a long, long time. In the long run (haha), this is one season that got a little off-track, but there will be many seasons to come.

How do you enjoy spending your downtime?
Are you a big reader? Recommend something to me!

ABK