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Back on (the) track

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Back around the end of 2013 I had a nasty calf strain injury, during my training for a scheduled 10K. Following the ensuing (and quite painful) physiotherapy sessions, I somehow lost my focus and eventually never got back into my training routine. It goes without saying, of course, that I have been feeling guilty (not to mention grumpy, due to the lack of my precious “happy” running hormones) ever since. A few days ago I decided to finally remedy that, by registering for the Authentic Athens Marathon 5K (09/11/2014) and scheduling training for it ASAP. I’m approaching this conservatively (thus the 5K), since I haven’t really done any sort of running since my injury and am a bit worried as to how my muscle will respond – but hoping all will be ok. Is anyone out there training for a similar event (maybe we can motivate each other)? Are there any (local) runner/ readers out there interested in joining me for training/ on the day? Also, if you happen to have any good training tips, …

‘Breaching’ for Joy…

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Here’s the latest (non beauty/fashion/design etc.) piece of news I’m hugely excited about, having signed countless online petitions about it throughout the years! Finally someone took action to stop Japan’s annual “scientific” whaling expedition and expose it for what it really is – a cover for continued commercial hunting. With the support of Humane Society International (HSI), Greenpeace and other environmental and animal rights NGOs, Australia took Japan to the United Nation’s International Court of Justice, which has now announced its ruling: Japan’s whaling is not scientific (and therefore illegal) and must stop immediately. Great news for everyone (but Japan, I suppose)! But there’s still lots to do… for both whales and other spieces. If you happen to be so inclined, you can start by clicking here (to become a HSI ‘Wildlife Defender’ and support future actions to end wildlife abuses around the world) or here (to join Greenpeace’s call for the defense of the Antarctic Ocean, by telling politicians to create a vast network of marine reserves to protect species like emperor penguins, minke …

*Smile* (Vol.2)

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Here’s another little something I thought was worth sharing with you all. In case you haven’t already seen the video in question, you’re in for a treat. Here’s the 25 year-old Sister Cristina Scuccia @ the Blind Auditions for ‘The Voice’ Italy – on a godly mission to put a smile on your face. Enjoy…

The Versatile Blogger Award

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A couple of weeks ago, the lovely Katie from Intraordinary nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. Let me first say, thank you for the nomination – and, of course, for visiting and enjoying Lifestyle Counter ! The official rules for this are: 1. Thank the person who gave you this award. 2. Include a link to their blog. 3. Next, select 15 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly. 4. Nominate those 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award. 5. Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself. My 15 Nominated Blogs are: 1. Pretty Trippy 2. The Little Scottish Corner 3. Splish Splasch (recently discovered) 4. Joanna Loves 5. Beauty & the Tomboy 6. The Daily Debut (recently discovered) 7. Buy now/ blog later (recently discovered) 8. Little Stylist 9. Lovely Girly Bits 10. DebE 11. Le Beauty Girl (recently discovered) 12. GirlXOXO 13. Procrastinails 14. Two City Girl (recently discovered) 15. Pretty Little Treasures INSERT PARENTHESIS HERE: God this is hard (& feels so random). There’s absolutely no way …