Where I've been lately....

This post is just a mash up of some thoughts running through my head, what I have been doing, and my need to blog!  Sometimes all I want to do is blog but when it comes time to actually blog, there isn't time.  The act of turning on a computer os daunting!  I try to be in bed around 8:30 and hope to be asleep around 9.  I am cool, I know!

1. So for the last 3 months I have been training for this silly thing called the New York Marathon as most of you already know.  This month although has really put a damper on my miles.  My body is revolting!  Runners knee, plantar faciatiis, this weird pain in my back.  I am a mess!!SInce July, each month of training has decreased in miles and it is supposed to be increasing..It makes me sad but oh well.  That is all I can say I think.

2. I love reading your blogs!  Its a few minutes of peace and quiet I get during the day.  I am sorry if I haven't been leaving comment but I promise I have been reading your posts!

3. I had such a blast at the summer of rum festival back in August!  Behn and I met up with a bunch of our friends and everyone had a blast!  Can we do this every year?  It did get very crowded towards the end and I was ready to leave at that point.

4. I really, really, really, love my one hour (45+ mile) drive to and from work every day..NOT

5. My injured body is already planning for future races but I hope this body heals itself.

6. I went on my bike last for the first time in probably 10 months.  I did 18 miles.  It was great! I crave more, minus the butt pain.  I need to find a bath to ride on because I am terrified to ride next to the cars.

7. I love food..DUH

8. I am sure you are really getting sick of this post now so I will see if I can find some pictures to share with you.

9. Compression socks rock! I love you Pro compression.

10.  I may already be counting down to spring break.

11. I have been gluten and dairy free since Sept. 1 hoping it helps my belly.  I had a slip up this past weekend..WHOOPS!

What have you been up to lately?  Catch me up on your life!

What is your favorite dairy free dessert? I love dessert!

Happy Friday

Every day, each and every period, I greet my students "Happy (Insert day of the week)", or "Good Morning/Good Afternoon Boys and Girls"!  They know how to respond but sometimes it takes us a few rounds to get it correct.

So heres to you...HAPPY FRIDAY BLOGGERS AND READERS!

Friday letters are my favorite and I have been pretty absent on the bloggosphere lately, but here goes nothing!.

Dear Friday, I am so happy you decided to finally show up.  It has felt like forever since I have seen you last. 

Dear Brother, I am so excited I get to spend the weekend with you.  I am sad the other half of our B-Squad couldn't join us but we are going to have so much fun.  I am excited for your first race!!  We are going to dominate the gate River Run

 Dear Spring Break, hallelujah!! Even though I am already stressing out that I won't see any of you, I may only be home one day, I am determined to make the best of you.  I am determined to revamp myself.  My eating, my room, and learn to make some ME time. 

Dear Thursday Run, I need to give myself credit here.  This is a run I would have normally skipped, I was exhausted, overwhelmed with what I needed to get done, such as packing, cleaning, eating, and I actually went out to run.  I had 5 easy miles on schedule so I just went out to clear my head.  I came home with the overall pace right under goal pace and a few miles a little too under goal pace for it to be an easy run.  Yay for finaly making changes and progres.

Dear Friends and Family, thank you for putting up with my this week, especially Thursday when I had a near meltdown.   

This week is going to be super busy with lots of traveling and running.  I am excited to announce a few of my favorite bloggers and I are hosting a giveaway!!!  It is a nice BIG one with a GREAT prize! It should go live Monday at Midnight so check back here!!

What are your weekend plans?

What do you like to do with your vacation time?

How do you get through the chaos of life and remember what is important?

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! 



Thankful Thursday

It is spring break!!! I am therefore thankful for a lot of things!!

1. Roommates :)  I do not know what I would do without her.  She washes my dishes, cleans our apartments, listens to my crazy antics and buys me chocolate cake when I am craving it!  (But that will no longer happen, wait till tomorrow's post).    She made me an amazing breakfast this morning.  Be jealous, she is a great roommate

Egg beaters, bagel thin and turkey bacon ;)

2. Spring Break- This week had been filled with things to do, but I finally was able to sleep in today!  I slept till 8:00.  I am thankful for not having to set an alarm clock today.  I managed to shop and spend money I do not have but wish I did, go to the beach for the first time this season, go to Disney, get plenty of Dr. Appointments in and spring clean.

Minus my finger, Chimpanzee sand castle at Disney

3. Hunger Games.  I have not put this book down this week!  I begged my students, friends and even my Coach for the books!  I am almost done with three and then it is show time.  I have already purchased my tickets for the midnight premiere.  Oh, Liam, I am coming for you!!

Hunger Games IMDB because apparently it won't link to youtube L(

4.  Blogs- Spring break has left me with plenty of time to read blogs!! I am obsessed.!! Please leave your blog recommendations for me here! Thanks:)

What are you thankful for?  What gets you through the week?