At the Track: One lap around the track followed by bleachers X 4 (one mile total) Running bleachers gets my heart rate up like nothing else. It’s a great workout for toning your entire leg. At the Gym: On the treadmill, I alternate days where I increase the speed by 0.5 on the whole workout.… Continue reading This Week’s Cardio with Caitlin
(written on October 12th, 2015) Right when I thought I had everything planned out, God threw me a curve ball. Do you ever feel like Daniel being thrown into the lion’s den? Well, today I feel like him. I was supposed to have all semester long to prepare for Capture, which is APU’s student TV… Continue reading Being Thrown Into the Lion’s Den
When I was a little girl my grandpa called me his “little pumpkin head”. I’m not sure if that’s because of my red hair or my love for pumpkins. I was so excited to hear that Trader Joes has officially brought out all of their yummy pumpkin spice flavored foods! Here are my must try… Continue reading Pumpkins + Trader Joes = It’s Finally Fall Time!
This Summer I entered into Sorel’s Style Me Contest. Each contestant had to summarize their college campus style in under one minute. My campus style is romantic, colorful, and a little bit country. 10 lucky winners would get to pick out three pairs of Sorel boots from their never before seen Fall collection. One of… Continue reading Sorel Style Me Contest
Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (NIV version) God has a plan for us all. He knows exactly what you are meant to do before He even created you. If you live your life according to God, He will bless you.… Continue reading September’s Joyful Reminder!
This Fall all I can think about is light pink with grey, cheetahs and camels, and Sorel boots paired with one confident attitude. These are a few of my Favorite 2015 Fall Fashion Trends! This is one of my favorite romantic looks. I have always loved chiffon, soft pinks, and anything you can twirl in.… Continue reading Caitlin’s Favorite Fall Fashion Trends
Happy August everyone! This month’s Joyful Reminder focuses on Meditation. Meditation? Who’s got time for that? – I’m sure we’re all thinking the same thing. However, here are the benefits and some tips I’d like to share with you… Benefits: According to the National Center for Complementary Integrative Health, Meditation will help decrease your anxiety.… Continue reading August’s Joyful Reminder! ~ Meditation
On my first day walking through the city of San Francisco I stumbled upon this magnificent Cathedral. On the corner of California and Taylor, Grace Cathedral stands mighty tall and awe-inspiring. It was built in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. This incredible church resides in a ritzy and historic neighborhood known as Nob Hill.… Continue reading San Francisco: A City Filled With History, Character, and Charm on Every Corner
Did Love really Win? Lately, #LoveWins has been the hashtag and talk all over diverse media forms. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing same-sex marriages and some Christians are waging war. I log into my Facebook or Twitter account and I am seeing hate, not love. Hate between people and that is not… Continue reading July’s Joyful Reminder!
This summer has me reading autobiographies! These aren’t just any old life stories though, these are truly inspiring, successful individuals whose willingness to share their life lessons and stories have helped me to better myself. I hope they intrigue you as well. 1) I just finished Ten Things I Wish I’d Known by Maria Shriver. I’m not… Continue reading 3 books that are Inspiring me this summer!
Caitlin Thropay 