Well, it’s back t reality today. Kinda. My body is a bit off due to lack of sleep/jet lag and my brain still wanting to work at 30% capacity, but we’re getting
Sherpa Scenes: Lavaman Triathlon
Such a great weekend! Being able to see my husband race, pain free and carefree, was my highlight. True JOY and PASSION! And despite having mechanical issues on
Recovery Carnival: A Cotter Concoction
This week, I think it’s moving as slow as molasses. Normally I like molasses, just not the pace of it. Let’s just say I’ve been needing extra recovery this
We’re Nuts. We know.
People often look at our lives and call us nuts. Why’s that? We are nomads. We are moving once again. We are pursuing our passions/dreams, hoping one or
The Pro Triathlete’s Wife
This post was a long time coming, but for some reason I have been putting it off. I am not good at putting my complete thoughts into words. I always assume
Wednesday Schpeel
Yes, schpeel is a word. I looked it up. It’s a word according to Urban Dictionary and I use it a lot. So here’s my schpeel…. in random order of
Ocean Potion
Not gonna lie. This has been one crazy ride. Past few week here have flown by! These crazy folks have anywhere between 2 to 4 workouts a day. I’m trying to do
Island Hopping Training Weekend: Sherpa Scenes
Well, we’re back in Nassau. We took a quick trip over to Eleuthra (another island) so that the crew could get in some solid hours of training. And boy did they
Bahama Mama
I’ve nicked named myself the Bahama mama Sherpa. I only say that because I have the hair to prove it. It’s my “holy cow humidity FRO” hair. I blame it on
Scenes from the “Sherpa” Side
First things first… this poster. Yes, it basically sums up life right now. Don’t you think? Let’s all take that pride and run with it. Ready, set,
Multiple Choice Monday
Well crap, I did it again. Wrote a whole post and then it didn’t save. You’d think I’d learn by now. haha. Anyway, just a quick hello this Monday. We are on
The Miso Mishap
So I just finished writing a whole post about my sedated “woo-wee” grocery shopping mishaps and then Live writer decided to shut down and erase it. THEREFORE…
It is what it is..
This morning I woke up and just so happened to have an online devotional sent to me in my email. Thankfully, we had 1/2 G of data left so I could read and pass
Mother Nature cancels Ironman
In 12 hours the hubs was suppose to be racing a FULL IRONMAN, but around 4 pm today, Mother Nature had other plans in mind. After 4 months of hard work,
Taupo Tour- El Cheapo
Helllooooo! Well friends. We made it to Taupo in one piece. We are settled in and ready to RELAX before the big day. Unfortunately we are without internet or
Sherpa Skills
Just call me Sherpa Wife. Yep, that’s been me the past week and I have no complaints. I like being a Sherpa. What exactly is a Sherpa? Glad you asked… I mean
Undercover kiwi
Well we made it back to Tauranga, obviously. Back at Trevor and Di’s. You know, this wild kiwi uncle/sponsor. You see, there was a race that went on yesterday.
Let’s End this with a Wild Giveaway
Hello and Happy Almost New Year! Well in about 8 hours it will be 2012 here and I am THRILLED to get this YEAR DONE WITH! Yes, I am screaming that! I am not
LOVE Reasons & Recipe
Take a minute here and think. Do you remember why you started blogging? Do you remember the person who inspired you or was it a passion for something else that
Cotters Get Closure
This weekend was such a blur. A fast pace, good time, closure filled blur. Yes, I said closure. Actually, I didn’t even know that it was closure filled till
Trial and Error Part III: Pro Perspective
A few weeks ago I posted my perspective (as a wife) on this past year's racing season. It was full of trial and error but like I said, there was a purpose for
Trial and Error Part II: Season Recap
With each season (triathlon season), there is a feeling of newness, of hope! This past year was not different. Little did I know that THAT hope would be
WIAW and a little trial and error…….
When I think of my role in life, I think of my husband. My role, my most important job, is to be his number one supporter, the neck of the family. He may be the
Reality Slaps, Reality Rocks.
Reality “slaps” can be a bit overwhelming a times. In fact, it can be overwhelming A LOT of the time. From natural disasters, poverty, disease, etc. You feel so