329th-school

Music of choice for today: Gotye & Kimbra
It's really hard to express all my feelings in one post for today.
This is not a positive post, sadly. Well, for the most part. I slept in till 9:00 when I was supposed to get Loren at 8:00 and he was late for school. The dryers blew a fuse last night leaving all our clothes sour.
I dropped Loren from school and literally ran all the way home to get get my school stuff and found that Loren left his cell at the house. How the hell is this day going to work!
But it did. Loren got into his math class, I ran off all my steam (3.5 mi exactly, and it felt great to bring my muscles moving as fast as my heart rate. The stress can kill they say), and the rest of it was history.
Of course, today was a very long day. I've been at school all day and all the new information is buzzing through me and I'm having a hard time trying to find a place where to fit it all. I feel a under organized, under prepared, and over stimulated. Typical first day. I know the further into it, the smoother it'll go and the more I'll feel on top of things.
What I really need to do is get slightly more organized. I need to make sure everything has its place as not to get things lost.

What did your fist day feel like?

I feel like to keep me interested in schoolwork, I need to have a sort of freshness to my supplies. Of course I re-use almost everything but a new notebook always feel just right. Especially when its creative a cute. It helps me keep my notes neat since I don't want to mess up something amazing.
Also, I like to listen to music, it keeps me on track (most of the time).
What motivates you to study?

Things I need:

• new notebooks
• planner
• water bottle

So, I must set out to finish my english homework.

Wish me luck!

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?

334th- craft

Today I:
ran: 3.8 mi  time 30.4
crafted: Started decorated 3/6 of containers. yet to label them, but, soon, I'll show you the finished product. I've had these for almost 2 years now/ I've always loved them, but somehow they where missing something. I now feel like they're becoming complete!
did errands: Well, thought about doing errands. =]

So much fun!!!

btw, I'll get a small tutorial on those probably this Sunday.

335th-

You know you are a coffee addict if you're in tears by 12:00 because you haven't had your cup of coffee. That's me. Loren and I, let me just say, we didn't get our kickstart today. Being our day off, we slept in a little (till noon), ran in circles for an hour (glued to our comps), got ready to finally get out the door for breakfast but instead got stuck in a work meeting(loren) and started many art projects,(me). Long story short we didn't get to breakfast till 4:30 today. This is where the tears came into the picture. For a simple cup of coffee.
Well, more like for food in my belly! I didn't even care where we would eat or what, just something to fill in the space.
Other than that, this day was relaxed, laid back, uneventful.