Go For the Goal: April

Umm..Is it really April?  Where has the time gone?  

I saw that some people and my some, I mean A LOT, of people post monthly goals so I figured maybe I will do the same.  Since it is already the second week of April I am not sure how to the bone they are going to be accomplished.  I am posting these to keep myself accountable.  Feel free to check in on me and ask me how they are coming along.  

Goal 1:  Save Money

I had a goal in mind.  I was going to immediately put $400.00 aside and not touch it until I bought a road bike.  Then life happened and plenty of doctors and student loans need to be paid.  As it is still the beginning of April I am going to try and save $300.00.  I have never actually tried to save money before.  HIDE THE CREDIT CARDS, too bad I know my numbers by heart

2. Loose Weight

I have been sick too much this month already but I would like to loose three pounds this month.  That doesn't really sound too bad.  That would man I need to be 131.8 by the end of the month according to my weight this morning.  That is changing every day though.  And now I have just declared my weight to all my "stalkers".  My goal weight it 122 :)

I LOVE MY STALKERS

3.Do my Hair 1x a week

Now that my hair is getting longer and I am lazy, I shower and throw my hair into a braid for the next day.  My goal is to do it at least once a week.  By "do" I only mean blow dry it so I can leave it down.  This should be the easiest of all my goals

4. Train

I keep forgetting that I have signed my Ass up for a triathlon for June.  I do not have a bike, cannot swim more than 25 meters with out stopping and haven't ran more than two miles in 4 months.  That my my goal.  Spin class at least 1x a week until I get a bike, 3.1 mile run at least 1x a week and a 225 swim at last 1x a week...

I think these goals are VERY attainable.  I will let you all know how I do with them.

WISH ME LUCK!

Found where my money goes

I have been wanting to head down to the new lululemon store in Hyde Park Village but I have never had time and had no know where the store was.  Today after almost dying at orangetheoryfitness I figured I would relax as I am still getting over my cough.  


There were a few things I wanted when I went to the store.


1. 

 

I saw this and NEEDED it but have no idea what side I would be so I decided it would be best to go into the store and try it on.  Unfortunately for my chest, they did not have it.  For my wallet, that is another story.  My wallet was happy.  This bra would be perfect because one of my goals is to be able to run in just a bra.  

2. The next thing were these shorts.

  I saw a review someone did on them and they looked great.  I love that their shorts have a little plastic thing in them so they do not ride.  I tried them on, too small on me and I did not NEED these.  I was good and said NO!!


3. Lastly I tried these on..

This skirt I actually purchased against my better judgement.  I purchased it in a light bluish color that sort of matches my sneakers come to think about it.  It was so cute so I guess this will be my next race day outfit.  


I can't wait to get out and run with it!!


So, back to where my money goes...Into running "things".

Show me the Money

I have been thinking about goals these past few days because I seriously need to set some.  One goal I have is to save money.  Sometimes I wonder where is all goes?

What do you spend your money on?

I am not the "girly" type when it comes to hair, nails, and makeup so I know my money does not go there.  I am ashamed to say this but I have not gotten a hair cut since last May when I donated it for locks of love. If you ever see me in make up, that is for sure an odd occasion.  The reason for that being 1. I am allergic to everything and am always scratching my eyes out, 2. I am lazy, 3. Aren't I just beautiful with out it?
Nails, I do not get pedicures because I have "runners feet" and if they think they are going to take away my hard earned calluses they are WRONG!  Nail polish does not stay on my hands so that is out.  I have just learned about this Gel polish which I may be obsessed with.  Although, I am pretty sure it ruins your nails when they scrape it off.  It hurts!! Does anyone know if it ruins my nails?  So with that recent find, I have gotten my nails done twice in the last year.

So, my favorite stores are....
-Publix:  I can spend hours in there just looking around.  I can be in there every day.  This is my happy place
-Target:  How can anyone not like this place, especially if it is a super target.  I have just found out where all my money goes.

If I open my closet, I can easily see where much of my money is or so I think.  But many of the items in there are older or hand me downs.

What do you like to spend your money on?

How much do you put away a month?

What is the easiest way for you to save?

Tower of Terror 10 Miler

Last week, I signed up for the newest rundisney event.  The Tower of Terror 10 miler is a nighttime race that takes place the weekend of September 28-29, 2012.  We finish in Hollywood Studios which is one of my favorite parks. 


 Here is what the website says 
"The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-Miler is a nighttime road race that will end in the shadows of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Your run into the fifth dimension will also take you to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex before returning to Disney's Hollywood Studios where the course will feature the Lights, Motors, Action™ Extreme Stunt Show, then turn down New York Street, wind past the Sorcerer's Hat and return you to an unforgettable finish at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™."


I plan to use this is a training run for my upcoming marathon in November.  Disney always puts on great races so I am very excited for this race!  

Now if I only looked like that