Carmen

Chemist in Pharma. MBA. Cat lover. Crocheter. Running since the 4th grade. 13.1x16. 26.2x2. OU alum. MI. be nice.

[Carmen @runner_carm]

I really did it! I’m in disbelief! Ran my marathon in 3:45:58! Beat my goal time by 4 minutes, even! I’m so happy!! Oh and it rained the last 20 miles of it!

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@aggietrombonist @cecsquared I’m currently childless but I am against the concept & also would be participants. I say that now tho. Suppose I may possibly go with the flow on some things

[Cecilia Cicone 🚀 @cecsquared]

Can someone give me a convincing reason for kindergarteners to have a graduation

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@goodreads The Planets by Diane Ackerman and The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson. The latter is for book club!

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@PureMichigan Green dot stables. Worth the drive and the wait for the table.

[Carmen @runner_carm]

Alright the 90s version of That Darn Cat was rented from blockbuster *a lot* in my youth. Borrowed the movie from the library to rewatch with sis- and it still holds up. Excellent. 👏🏽👏🏽

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@c20h10n2 It’s ok. Makes me feel better when I don’t maintain a clean house and I’m an equal contributor to the mess.
I actually hung pictures on the wall (unintentionally crooked because I eyeballed it) & he didn’t notice for 2 full months. 🤪😂😂😂

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@c20h10n2 I need to do these!

[Carmen @runner_carm]

11 day streak of exercise (be it cardio yardwork, running, or yoga, etc.) and today was a great rest day. After work I read several chapters of The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson. Really let my feet up!

#restday #exercise #longrun

[Angela Duckworth @angeladuckw]

Ten years ago, I published Grit. In those pages, I wrote down everything I’d discovered about world-class achievers and how passion and perseverance set them apart.

Since then I’ve been studying the situations that make world-class achievement possible.

My research shows that the situation shapes you—but you have the power to shape it first. How?

1. Set up your personal space.
2. Pick your peers.
3. Attract mentors.
4. Choose your culture.

Getting situated means finding the people and places that bring out your best.

Grit is great, but to realize your potential, you also need to get situated.

Pre-order Situated. Out September 1st.

https://t.co/8zIG684hvY

[Carmen @runner_carm]

I think it would be fun to watch today’s players play 🏀 without a three-point line. I imagine it would be very different. Even better if they played with little practice and had to adapt. 🤔

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@MrsRuvi Is it the peony festival in Indiana? I have been wanting to go since I came across on IG 5 yrs ago but don’t know how legit it is- like worth the 5 hr drive or something you only spend an hr at? Peonies are my fav flower

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Remember to be kind. We often only see a small part of what other people are carrying

Image: https://t.co/k68pooPqz6

[Dr. Debbie Gale Mitchell @heydebigale]

Nonfiction science new releases for MAY*, 2026! Which of these books are you adding to your TBR? I am planning to read INVISIBLE RAINBOWS, and THE CREATURES GUIDE TO CARING! *BIRDS UP CLOSE was April 28

#nonfiction #booktwitter #science 🧪 #sciencebooks #womeninscience

[Carmen @runner_carm]

Like most of my books on the shelf. 🤣🤣 too many to name

[Goodreads @goodreads]

What's a book you keep meaning to start but somehow haven't yet?

[ChowDownDetroit : Seoung Lee 🍜 @ChowDownDetroit]

I went to a struggling hidden gem in Royal Oak, Michigan owned by the sweetest mom & pop.

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@c20h10n2 Seems to me like you hardly fuss on here so this is acceptable 🤪 you’re good here - hope your day got better

[Goodreads @goodreads]

Oops I did it again (started 7 new books simultaneously)

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@MelindaHoward4 Do you know if it is the League in Novi? I have friends who volunteer and another that also has a child who plays. I have considered volunteering one day but it overlaps with the charity garden I volunteer at. I’ll have to skip the garden one of these Saturdays..

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@FrNickOFMConv @cecsquared A drivers license or state id is residency when you enter the park. 🙂

Honestly I showed up at Glacier NP at 6am everyday to hike to avoid the lines and the darn vehicle pass.

What makes me mad about the NPs are the credit card only! I DESPISE it with a passion.

[Carmen @runner_carm]

@cecsquared I received one of these notes once when it had only been 8 days since the last mow. This neighbor MAILED it to me (w/no return address). No hoa either. Try not to let it bother you, easier said than done, I know. It made me so angry for days! #homeownercarm