haruko

10/15/22

Hello, lovely ❤️

I’m leveling up on skates so I can double down on the jam skate practice! I’ve heard for years that Moxi Jacks are an amazingly versatile skate. (I scoffed at the thought of getting one more pair. I have 6) But, five weeks ago, i decided to circle back to skating learn all of the tricks I skipped when I started in 2020. (I pretty much only learned how to skate backwards and do crossovers)

Today was my first day skating with Jacks and I’m so happy! They really are a completely different experience. Hopefully this will help with: dribbles, strut, c-step, crazy legs, and… (gasp) *waltz jump*

That’s my list. Nbd

Happy Skaterday!

X

H

8/14/22

Good morning!

I’ve gone from runner->skater->tiny home/trailer enthusiast!

Yes, I bought a vintage trailer. *Sigh*

So fun…

Hi y’all!

Caught somewhere between my running world and my skating world.

9/4/20

Hiiiiii!

I’m sure you’ve seen me happy before, but this might be my happiest. I am a DORK about skating. I love it so much.

Happy Friday!

-H

“People who get bored are boring”

-H

8/29/20

Morning!

I should update here more. I’m not running much because my ankle is still floppy, but I LOVE skating! Doesn’t bother the ankle at all because of the stiff boot. That said, I’m not an “aggressive” skater but I just got outdoor wheels that allow me to try more moves. That of course translates into more wipeouts! I’m ok:) Couldn’t be happier with things.

Xx

-H

7/29/20

Ok, yeahhhhh... forgot to tell y’all I sprained my ankle running upstairs in socks last week. Oopsy.

Hopefully I can start skating again next week! (This pic was at the dr’s office waiting for X-ray which revealed no fractures!)

7/21/20

Good morning.

In the absence of races, I am very excited to have found my new challenge! (that isn’t the least bit hampered by quarantine) I’m a grown woman who has turned her living room into a roller rink 😂

If you know me at all, you know I live for inspiration. So happy!

-Haruko

7/17/20

Good morning.

Yes, I’m still here. Thinking...

I’m a believer in writing down what you want and letting the universe deliver it. The trick is being patient (and confident) enough to know it may not happen right away, but it will happen eventually.

Xx

Haruko

Friday.

Missing humans so much I just waved at the FedEx guy like he was my cousin 😂

4/10/20

“Watch my hands, not my mouth” he once said in a moment of honesty.

The absolute truth.

-H

3/31/20

Meanwhile, back in 1997... (hello, 90’s eyebrows)

Today is my birthday! My very first quarantine birthday. Interestingly, more people have remembered my birthday this year than I can recal in the past. I guess because we all have fewer distractions right now.

I’m not a fan of the term “social distancing”. I feel closer to people all over the world now because of this shared experience. Maybe it should be called social closening with physical distance? Or just physical distancing? Silly. The things I think about!

Love y’all!

-Haruko

Xx

3/18/20

“How are you doing?”

Truthfully? I’m great. I’m accustomed to being home... a lot. Hope y’all are ok!

Haruko

Xx

3/15/20

Good afternoon.

I’m lucky I live in a city with empty trails. If I can get out of my house, go for a walk/run and think about frivolous things like my heart rate and which iced coffee I should make after I run, then I’m ok. I’ve been at home nonstop lately. A lot of us have.

Social distancing has had a strange effect on me. While we are separating ourselves, I’ve never felt closer to people. Experiencing this “pandemic” together makes me hopeful that we will think differently in the future. Perhaps even finding a way to reduce our carbon ass-print together? Staying in seems to be helping. I never imagined a scenario that would force us all to cooperate so well (I realize it’s not perfect but we are trying). I can’t say this experience is a blessing but good things can come from it. Priorities may shift and perhaps we can be less divisive about our countries and borders and just be humans, trying to survive... together.

Not my most romantic post, but it’s what I’m thinking about.

Happy Sunday!

Xx

Haruko

3/6/20

Never thought much about whether or not it was ok to touch my face until now... now I see this and I think I’m living life on the edge. Running with scissors over here, y’all.

Xx

Haruko