Happy Friday everybody!
Got any big plans for the weekend? I have a full one ahead — tonight: Livefit day 59, hanging out with my friend Stephanie from high school who’s in town for Easter; tomorrow: getting my oil changed, helping a friend move, working on a TON of zip bags for [...]
Today is my first day at ISU. Which means no more commute and oddly enough that I have to get up EARLIER than before to get to work. I was leaving Ames to get to Drake at 8:15ish but I have to be at work by 8 today. Let’s see how I do. Also, I’m [...]
So I promised big news last week and I was so busy I never delivered.
The big news is that I got a new job! I’m leaving Drake and heading to Iowa State University.
[goodbye spike, hello cy*]
Besides the obvious commute change (as in NO MORE COMMUTING) there’s another major change: I [...]
Oh boy.
In case you didn’t know, I hate the fair. It is absolutely NOT super-magical. Honestly, if I didn’t have to go for work, I wouldn’t go. And I really should play state fair bingo when I do go (after my shift) because it would make the day so much more exciting.
Regardless: it’s [...]
It’s time for my favorite work-related thing ever … Drake Day at the Fair!
You should stop by and say hi. I’m working 6-8 at the Drake Day tent and 1-5 at the VI building. We’re doing a photo contest this year — pick up a pennant and spread your love for Drake.
On Sunday, Kelly and I took Barney for a walk. She’s trying to cross off as many items on her 30-before-30 list and walking a dog was one of them. She’s always had cats, so she never had a chance to walk a dog. Plus, I think she might be scared of [...]
It’s the 100th Drake Relays this week…and I can’t run. Oh the irony. I had planned on the Drake Relays on the Roads Half Marathon to be my “comeback” race. Now I’m not sure when that will be if ever.
My hip had started to get better…but suddenly it relapsed a few days ago and [...]

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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