298-work

I have been waking up at 7 each morning. This is for me and for Loren. In some way I'm doing the "housewife" but in some ways I feel like i'm doing it for me. It's not that I'd sleep in 'till 12 but even past 9 I've lost so much of my day. Now, i get to wake up, make coffe, breakfast, and lunches all while listening to amazing music. I feel like a total diferent person.
The thing is, Loren goes to work five nights a week and gets home aroun 8:30 in the morning and been up since 5am. It's not only unfair for me to sleep in, but now that school has started it's imposible to get to his math class on time without the help of moi! I love it! I seriously love the morning now and I didn't even know what I was missing.

Today, spent an hour reading in the morning (*catching up for english), I had breakfast (unusual), and got bikelights for tonights lil trip to the gym.**

work was STRESSFUL. But I made it trhough the day and boy did I have the "energy" to pump iron at the gym for an hour. I brought my climbing gear today (it's been a while since I sprained my finger at work three weeks ago which I didn't metion to you) but today was full of nooby slugs. I know this 'cuz Igetting on the wall was impossible since everbody was working hard to finish that extreme v0. so in the course of 30 min, I got a whole three routes in!!***By that time, I just went to the back and really l;et out all that energy from that amazing day at work. And that,, my dears, felt GREAT. I think I did things my body isn't normally capable of and I felt like super woman! then, I ran an "easy"**** one mile to finish the day off.
Loren picked my up and we stared at the computer for the last hour together popping balloons together. What a cute couple. I then passed out. Done.

check your asterix*****:
*Last week, I missed (skipped, ditched, etc) ONE day of school and this is what I have to pay. I'm four ch behind in English and by monday I need to have a theme/thesis for my final paper for this book. I calculated that I have 178 pgs of reading devided by 4 is about 35 pgs per day. I only read 20 pgs yesterday...in one hour. Oii.

**I later noticed I had an empty tire. Over prepared with $60 lights and my bad day manages to still earn points in it's favor. Seems like I'm loosing the game.

***I oppologize about the sarcasm and the rude slanderous remarks. But this is me when I'm not having a great day. This is me after work. This is me.

****This one mile sucked. My fault for weaiting after the weighted squats, bensh pressing, and glut workout. Maybe that's why my legs gave in. But I needed to get some millage in. MAY 6th is running towards me like a baboon. A really fast and angry baboon.

*****aparently (while looking up correct speeling for asterix) it is an amazing cominc book that I used to read/watch avec mon pere. awesome!

training:

strengthen 1 hour

run: 1 mile easy

299-run

Who's ready to run?!

shorts:$2.99

shirt:gift 

socks:Loren's

shoes: THREE YEARS OLD!

watch: gift($100)

earphones: gift($7.00)

ipod:gift 8 years old ($100)

313-school

watch this video =]
Save Our Shores

Im collaborating with them this semester doing photography. Prepare to see and hear more of this. I am soooo excited. I get to get out and do the things I LOVE!

also, I did a 2 mi today. I felt a little out of energy and I havn't been drinking enough H2O and my body can tell. Im really sore.

It was nice to get my legs moving

me after workout:

I can see so much improvement since when I first started. I run faster and mix in some tempo with out over fatigue. I think before I start to tackle longer distances I want to first work on my speed. I feel like I'm at this plateau and i want to start climbing the latter to become that better runner.
What do you usually change? your speed or the distance?


BTW: I have been looking around at races and I think I already have my eye on some.
I decided to stick to my training plan and start with a 5K wich will be in April (sooo soon !!) and the next a 10K in june and then with the half marathon in August!!!
I apologize about the exclamation marks but I am sooo excited and really nervous too!

Haven't yet registered which also makes me nervous, but I need to first save up the cash. =]

320th-accomplishment!

Yeah, that's right! I finished my entire 14 days of training to train, and boy, it feels amazing!
I can see the improvemnt. In the past, I'v always felt weaker from a workout, or from weeks of routeins, but that was because I followed the wrong paths and initially did it wrong. Folowing this simple trining plan really helped scope out what I had to do to achieve strength in my body while still listening to my body. I had two days that I felt like my body differed from the program and I decided to take the rest I needed and it was a good idea. I felt revived the next day, ready for my next run.
The only thing I want to change is adding a sense of direction for my rest days. Like a yoga class or just personal stretching. Because though I need the rest from running, it seemed to be harder the next day because the lactic acids where just sitting. If I can find something to revive my body other than just resting it, I think It would improve my ability and mobility.

Now, I get to look for a marathon!!!! I am so excited this feels like a great accomplishment you have no idea!

Any goals you've gotten to lately?
what do you need to work on?

Proof that I'm drinking more water:

Proof that I haven't kept my room clean =/"

but it's also proof that I wear the skirt that I made. And I have new shoes ;]

thanks for listening! 

323rd-Sunday 6mi

$2.50 Running pants

Today I is when I'm glad to have run yesterday.
Days like today, I feel the strength of my "training" kick in and show what it's worth. And boy, did it feel great. Almost like it was doing all the work and I could just sit and watch. I ran my sunday 6mi around 5:00pm and the fog covered all of 41st so I wore my long pants (as appose to short pants? lol) Long runs are my favorite, as appose to the daily shortys, my weekly long ones are when I can see my practice come to life. I seriously felt like I was running as appose to jogging.  This is day 11! Almost done!
Look out For this wed 15th (if I make it to day 14) I will do a complete wrap-up of my 14 days of training to train. And from then on I will do a daily+weekly run&workout totals so you and I can see my progress.

Post run injury prevention:

Because I don't have ice =]

time for my Sunday wrap up:

• I've stayed on top of my homework
• I've stuck to my "training"
• I have been drinking more water

• I'd like to finish my projects
• KEEP my room clean
• budget 

Thank you fore reading!

330th- run

Okay, so I didn't get to run at 6:45 this morning ( I swear I didn't hear my alarm 'till 7:30) which was sort of a bummer since I knew my day would run a little later than I wanted since I'd be doing my 4 mi (which ended up being a 6mi) after work. Now that I'm posting at 6:00 tonight instead around 4:30. I'm only taking note of this because once school starts (tomorrow!!!) I'm going to have to make every last minute count (meaning morning runs are a must)
Also, I noticed how my mind focused on the run all day I was sort of anxious to get it over with). The good thing about today was (well there's a few good things) I stored up on energy all day and I felt totally prepared by the time I put on my running shoes. Also, My ankle did not hurt one bit!!! This is a total breakthrough for me, it's been a really long time that I've been suffering through each run and halfway through today's, I realized I was completely pain free!! wohoo!
I enjoy running outdoors so much more that the gym. There's the breeze, scenery, people, and fresh air. The only thing is I feel like I push myself so much more on the treadmill because I see my speed, pace, and time. I seem to always be so much more tired when I'm done. But today I beat some of my own record time and that was a 6 mi!! The thing is, when I'm outside all I have is distance and that's how it's measured and I think that's why I seem to lag a lot more. That's why I want a Garmin so I can see the "numbers" (whats a garmin? push on this Link)  But then I'm afraid I will lose the freedom and joy of running outdoors, but if it improves my pace, it will all be worth it =]

Thank you for listening!

331st- run

Big day.
No run, but worked out for an hour. I'm getting ready for tomorrow's run. I'm thinking an early one before
work so I can come home and relax the rest of the day.
We'll see how that works out.
IIt's the big 4 mile, I don't know if I can do that so early. Cross my fingers, I've been doing great so far =]
Also... I get to drive to work, lucky me!

I crafted today, well, mostly bought supplies (yay for mod podge!) but I needed a break from the whole work run bike routine. Hope to get to some real photos and such tomorrow.
Also, Monday is my first day back to school since winter break, we'll see how that goes.
Thanks for listening.

332-run

Sparkle nail polish:

Yay/nay?

I totally don't do sparkles, and seldom do I even do pink. And up till now did I ever really wear nail polish. It was Loren's idea. He wants to see more of the "girl" in me. And I don't blame him. Im a rough, tough, dirt loving, sweaty girl most of the time. But I have been stepping back from my sporty needs and taking care of the other stuff. Painting my nails, doing my hair, and moisturizing! It's actually a lot of fun. 

Now, problem is, loren is conflicting with the sparkles! I do admit, they're a bit off the top, but I love 'em!

What do you think? can I pull them off?

On another subject, more about the sweaty side of me, I went on a run today! three days in out of 14 horray. I was really feeling it this morning, a bit stiff from yesterday, but I got great sleep last night! went to bed at 11:00 and it felt great to wake up this morning! I should mention to you, I've been babysitting over night for two 4 year olds since wed, and today is the last day.  So my schedule is pretty tight.

6:45 wake up

7:30 leave the first job

8:00-9:00 bike home/gym and fit in my run

9:00-11:30 shower relax and blog then bike to work

12:00-7:30 work at the cafe

8:00 bike to babysit 

repeat

This has been my day for three two days now and I'm really proud to actually fit in a run. I know I can give credit to drinking lots of water, eating lot of meals, and getting lots of sleep. Without all those, I'd be worn out by now. (but boy I can't wait to sleep at my own house)

On another note

This is a project I've been working on:

 It's a wall shelf, and I bought it for $1.50 at the thrift shop. I don't want to spoil the after picture but I plan to sand it, spray paint it, and screw it to the wall. I've already done two out of three of those, and boy have I messed up a lot!
It's not easy!

What projects are you working on?

333rd-run

So, I sad I would be letting things go before my school started so I can get to the things that need to be done. I've made a small list and so far I've been pretty good at sticking to them.

here it is:

• No Netflix (unless with Loren)
• No alcohol
• Less useless time on the net
• bed before 11

Here is what I want to replace it with:

• Reading more books 
• writing in my journal
• Arts and crafts!
• Studying (excited no, don't laugh when I start to complain)
• running
• being outside

Today was my second out of 14 days that I went on a run, set out to complete my goal. Maybe I should take a step back and explain my goal a little more thoroughly. If you haven't already checked out my list of goals yet, you should. I made a pact to myself on Christmas day after I ran a total of 10 miles. I said, "I will sign up for my first 1/2 marathon after I stick to a training plan for at least two entire weeks without slipping once." I thought this would be easy, like I'd be searching for a marathon by now. But no. It's already February(just learned how to spell that month, and now I'm re-learning how to say it. lol) and I still keep ducking out. But I'm back and I feel Great! 

Here is my training Regimen:

Now, I'v been wanting to run a marathon for al long as I can remember. Ever since I ran my first race in junior high I wanted to be a runner. But typical me, I flaked out because of being to shy to be on a team. 

I've heard many times before, and its written everywhere: marathons are extremely hard. But not impossible. They require lots of training for your mind and body and it takes time to get your body to where you want it to be. 

Knowing me, I'm not that patient and it shows. In the past I've pushed my body to the limits over and over trying to get the results I needed to accomplish a goal. All that left me with where sore muscles and lack of motivation to keep going. I'm not new to training, but It's taking a lot of time for me to stick to the plan and listening to my own body.

That's why my goal on christmas day was not to sign up for a marathon. I knew it would take a lot more effort than that. So I promised myself that I would sign after the 14 days of sticking to the plan. 

Go at your own pace!

This is day two, and I'm feeling great! I'm going to need all the support I can get, so stand by my side and help me through this.

I am so aware that school starts next week and it's going to make it that much tougher, but I kno if I don't get my legs in shape over this semester, I wont get to a marathon for another year. This is it!

Right after the run:

Right before work:

First time I braided my hair in years!!! (so happy)

Do you have a way to sticking to your goals?

357-run

Working at the River Cafe has been a great experience and I'll be sad to leave it. Mostly. The excitement of another job is almost overwhelming, especially re-writing my resume and cover letters. I haven't even thought about my interview outfit. I've come so close to the my co-workers that leaving them will be a bummer, especially after all we've been through with this cafe. The transition must be quick though, school will be starting soon, And I don't want a job search to get in the way of study. By all means, this semester has to be strong in order to keep a high GPA.
After a long day at work, my feet where sore already but I had to fit in a small rug. It has been almost a week of rest and my body was thirsty for some real exercise This time at the gym I decided to go with a 2.5 mile run which was small and short and my ankle still managed to ache in the same spot. also my knees where a bit sore as well. This is my last sign and I know now I need to see a professional to get it all checked out.
do you ever have problems when you run?

*note: major mistake on post 359!
I just realized that I printed a 2013 calendar instead of a 2012 which is a serious bummer! I was so excited and enthused while doing it I must have chosen the wrong year. Now all that time wasted (sort of, at least I learned a lot) and now I need to re-stain more and make a whole new batch.
Idea: I might do a triple batch so I can have a few left for decorative printing or misc. things. I printed a tree for testing and I think I want it framed (it's that cute).

What kind of theme is your room decorated as? Do you have colors that make you feel good?

BTW: I love this headband, only thing I wish I made it. The only problem is I don't know how to knit. Any suggestions? 

Projects I'm working on:

Pajama Pants

shelf 

calendar(again)

resume

new cupcake stitch sweater

apron

organize organize organize!