I started writing this post to the 3-4 people who get my “super secret blog” (it’s the really juicy stuff that I don’t want to share with the world).
But then I realized that THIS blog is appropriate for this post. I started this blog (originally just called runningchimes) in 2008 when I was training [...]
Thanks to Stephanie, I saw this amazing recipe for Grilled Balsamic Garlic Encrusted Pork Roast from Kitchen Confidante on Pinterest (where else?). It looked super easy, and I was kind of getting sick of chicken. Plus I got this great cast iron skillet from Mark’s older bro for Christmas [...]
Okay. I don’t often use my blog as a soapbox for political issues. But this has to do with something I cannot tolerate: HATE.
It makes me sick to think in a state / city in which gay marriage is legal that a sign like this would exist:
Now think about [...]
Today I’m officially starting over on Phase 2 of Jamie Eason’s LiveFit trainer.
Why? Because I punked out. Big time.
I let the scale get to me. Yup. I said it.
I know, I know. I posted some totally-awkward-panties-progress photos last week and mentioned that I was gaining weight.
I got [...]
I’ve decided to forgo voting this month and make Meltaways. They came in second last month, and they’ll make a great Valentine’s Day sugar cookie.
[ photo from Landee See, Landee Do ]
But if you want to participate [...]
This may look like a regular package of greek yogurt to you, but trust me. It’s not
It’s a mixture of chocolately goodness. And it’s going to make some damn good frozen yogurt.
Did I mention that this frozen yogurt is 4 points + per 4 oz serving? That is kind [...]
I found this recipe for Skinny Chicken Parmesan from Feeding My Temple on pinterest a while back. It annoys me when I see “skinny” in the title of recipes, but it’s a fast way to know that somebody’s made an attempt at making a healthy dish.
As per usual, I made some [...]
I came across this little finished object when cleaning my craft room the other day. I can’t believe I hadn’t listed this adorable zippy pouch on etsy. It’s there now.
It’s made out of several of my favorite fabrics … gray polka dots, some echino, habitat and some of what’s left of [...]
Hi guys. It’s been a while since I posted those awkward in-my-undies photos to show that I’m making progress with LiveFit.
I just have to say … I fucking rock. I feel awesome. I feel great about all the choices I’ve made (except that horrible decision to drink my weight in Grainbelt last Friday night). [...]
I finally got around to replacing the mittens I knit in 2007 and had sadly lost [ in 2009 ]. These aren’t as fancy, but they’re a fast knit and are really warm. Let’s just say they get the job done. I want to make another pair of the

Hi there. I'm Calee. Not Caylee. Also known as chimes or the chimes. I'm 27, a designer, a runner, a self-proclaimed fitness queen, a craftster, a foodie, a music snob — some might call me a hipster. Here's the unabridged version.
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