I’m back! ☺️
Well, technically, I have always been here .. Just not *here* here. 5+ years of living life to the fullest will create distance with these kind of things (Guilty!) as no, I am not a full-time blogger. I am a full-time follower of Jesus, Wife, Mother, Employee, Uber .. Among other things! Notice I didn’t mention “Chef”, as that is a part-time gig. I am extremely fortunate to have a Husband that leads our home with his culinary skills. I am more of a “.. Let’s get food on the table” kinda gal whereas he is more of a “.. Let’s use every pot and pan and craft from scratch” kinda guy. It’s the perfect balance!
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 started like any other day in the Pullas household .. Alarms, lunches made, dogs fed, and out the door we went. It was a bright, blue sky, sunny kinda of day. I was commuting to the light rail and even sent my Husband a picture of my dream car (BMW X7 – White) that I was behind (This is super common for me to do, as hint-hint, right?).
I remember pulling into the parking deck and something was off – I did not feel well. I chose to take the next train versus the one that I had intended to take to give myself a minute (Insert deep breaths to this pull myself together). Once on the train, this feeling of being “Off” intensifies – Fast forward to my first ambulance ride to the hospital. The next few hours were a blur, however, having the ER Doctor state that they “ .. Are keeping me overnight for observation” and the look on both my Dad and Husband’s faces will be something that I will never forget.
The silver lining is my Best Friend hopped on the next flight to Charlotte from Texas (Because that’s what BFF’s do!) and I was able to witness the most beautiful views of sunrises/sunsets over uptown Charlotte for a few days!
I am currently prepping to run a 15K in which I have a training plan that I started today. I have researched which half/full marathon I may be best suited for and landed on The Gate River Run in Jacksonville, Florida which happens to be in March 2026 – One year post my above mentioned life-changing event. I am SO excited to see what I am capable of! This to say my Husband led a 21-Day Juice diet during October to prepare my body for what’s to come (The pots and pans sure have come in handy!).
I will be using this blog to genuinely hold myself accountable – Especially in the upcoming days/months when I question my “Why” in the ridiculously cold mornings .. Here I am!
With love, Ashley
Purely Pullas 