Justine Pretorious

14Mar 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

Whole30 Week 2

I just completed my second week on the Whole30 challenge. It's the end of Whole30 week 2 and I am at the halfway point to the 30 days!!! Week 2 brought along with it the flu. I haven't been this sick in a VERY long time but I was able to stick with it and not fall back on any of my favorite sick foods. (more…)

10Mar 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

The Flu Sucks

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Uncategorized, Whole 30

The flu sucks! It REALLY sucks! On Monday I came down with the flu and it has been challenging on so many levels. I have stuck to my guns and stayed on my mission to complete my Whole30 challenge but it has not been without some challenges along the way. (more…)

07Mar 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

Whole30 Week 1

Food, Top of Mind, Whole 30

It has been seven days and I have been Whole30 compliant ALL week! I have tried so many new recipes and it's been fun discovering new ways of eating! My Whole30 week 1 had a few challenges in it but for the most part I am doing very well! I have been keeping a journal on how things are going and to help remind me of the meals I have been trying out. Eric has been a good sport about it all! I have packed his lunches with his favorites as well as sprinkling in the foods I am trying. He usually eats the Whole30 meal I make for dinner and he has enjoyed them as well. (more…)

29Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

My Journey To A Healthier Life Style

Food, Top of Mind, Whole 30

In the last several years I have been paying more attention to the foods I eat and what I prepare for Eric & myself. I think we have been eating pretty well for the most part but there is always room for improvement. One of the main things I have been focusing on is sugar. I came to realize that sugar is in everything! I discovered that processed foods and drinks have a ton of sugar and that it can't be good for our health. (more…)

25Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

I Am A Doodler

Art, Random, Top of Mind

I am a doodler! I have always been a doodler! I doodle all the time! If I have a pen in my hand you can bet that I am doodling. It doesn't mean I'm not paying attention, it's just what I need to do when I have a pen and paper in front of me. I need to let my artistic side out. (more…)

23Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

My Experience At TEDxUniversityofNevada 2016

Events, Top of Mind

TEDxUniversityofNevada is one of my favorite events and this year's event was January 23, 2016. It is an event near and dear to me because I also volunteer for this event. I was asked by Dr. Bret Simmons to help out and redesign the website a few years ago and have volunteered keeping the website up to date and helping out where needed on the day of the event. (more…)

16Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

My Now Status List February 2016

Photography, Random, Top of Mind, Travel

My "Now List" is on my website to help me be more accountable about things I want to accomplish. The list is a compilation of professional and personal goals. The "Now" list was inspired by a speaker from WordCamp Portland last year Sarah Pressler and I think it has been helpful. (more…)

15Feb 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

A Letter From A First Time Mom

Random, Top of Mind

I was reminded of being a "First Time Mom" when I came across a letter I wrote back in 1990. The other day I was looking through my daughter's baby box to find photos of her when she was a baby. She is now a mother and I wanted her to see how much her own daughter looks like her. While going through the box I found tiny little out fits I kept, her favorite blankets, photo albums, and her baby book. While going through all of this stuff I found a letter I had written about my experience becoming a mother. (more…)

03Feb 2016 by jpretorious 3 Comments

To Regram Or Not To Regram

Social Media, Tech, Top of Mind

To regram or not to regram that is the question. I have been pondering the discussions that came out of the #DigiBlogChat I participated in a couple of weeks ago about Instagram and regramming. The topic came up and further discussion was had by a few of us after the chat session on whether it is ok to regram. (more…)

29Jan 2016 by jpretorious No Comments

My Latest Trip To Reno Truckee Tahoe

Events, Food, Top of Mind, Travel

My latest trip I traveled to Reno, Truckee, and Tahoe. It was a whirl wind week of visiting with friends, family, business and the TEDxUniversityofNevada event. We weren't able to see everyone on the list but we sure did pack it in! The trip was filled with good food, good company, and a sunrise of our favorite lake (Lake Tahoe)! (more…)