So I've had a rough couple of weeks, just struggling with balancing everything in my life...I think everyone goes through rough patches and I was laying in bed last night praying that I get out of the rut soon!! Haha...so this is where God is hilarious sometimes...I woke up and went for a nice long run and was feeling so much better when I sat down with my egg whites and one of my favorite and OH SO Appropriate songs was being performed on GMA!! ahaha The song is one that you just have to blast your speakers to!
Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc0mxOXbWIU
Of course he performed his "forget you" version, but it still made me realize that shit happens and I've just gotta choose to get over it and move on! :) This song was just the most perfect song I needed this morning!! I know it's not the nicest song in the world...but I LOVE IT!
So today, I am starting with a fresh start and saying "forget you" to my shit over the last month! :) Happy Tuesday!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Where the Heck I've Been....
It has been too long since my last post considering I made a personal goal to blog more often...ugh....but I've been traveling and getting settled into my VERY last semester at MSJ!!!!
My first mini-vacation was to Las Vegas with my sister and her friend to visit my parents who now live out there. We spent quite a few days laying by the pool and soaking up the hot Vegas sun! Shopping, eating, and hiking pretty much sums up the rest of the trip. I LOVE the hiking side of Vegas, not many people are aware of just how gorgeous it can be! We hiked Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston during this trip. Mt. Charleston is absolutely gorgeous this time of year because all of the aspens are changing colors and are a really bright yellow color. It was a blast to be able to spend that time with my family that I only am able to see a few times per year.
My next mini-vacation was spent with the hubs. We went to Orlando, FL so that he could compete in the Paintball World Cup. It was an absolute blast regardless if they placed or not. The weather was beautiful! We were able to go to the beach one day and to Disney World as well. It was a perfect trip for us to get away from the stress of home, work, and school.
Now we finally came home the week of Halloween, which happens to be one of our favorite holidays and the hubs and I love to go all out and dress up. SOOO....the rest of that week was spend preparing our costumes and such! Oh yes...we are The American Gladiators!!!
There, now you have my excuses as to why I haven't blogged in so long! :)
My first mini-vacation was to Las Vegas with my sister and her friend to visit my parents who now live out there. We spent quite a few days laying by the pool and soaking up the hot Vegas sun! Shopping, eating, and hiking pretty much sums up the rest of the trip. I LOVE the hiking side of Vegas, not many people are aware of just how gorgeous it can be! We hiked Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston during this trip. Mt. Charleston is absolutely gorgeous this time of year because all of the aspens are changing colors and are a really bright yellow color. It was a blast to be able to spend that time with my family that I only am able to see a few times per year.
My next mini-vacation was spent with the hubs. We went to Orlando, FL so that he could compete in the Paintball World Cup. It was an absolute blast regardless if they placed or not. The weather was beautiful! We were able to go to the beach one day and to Disney World as well. It was a perfect trip for us to get away from the stress of home, work, and school.
Now we finally came home the week of Halloween, which happens to be one of our favorite holidays and the hubs and I love to go all out and dress up. SOOO....the rest of that week was spend preparing our costumes and such! Oh yes...we are The American Gladiators!!!
There, now you have my excuses as to why I haven't blogged in so long! :)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Top 2 Tuesday
I was inspired by a new blogger I found to start doing these posts...great idea Natasha!
For my Top 2 Tuesday...I will do my top 2 favorite things about October:
1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is such a great reminder of what's important for me and my family~ It's a reminder of those amazing women in the fight, having won the fight, or unfortunately those that lost the fight.
It's a reminder to check your girlfriends, and remind your girlfriends to do the same! :) October reminds me of the strongest woman I know...MY MOM for winning her "pink" battle. It reminds me to continue to live a healthy lifestyle to reduce my risk and spread the awareness to others! :) Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month~
2. Fall Candles
I LOVE the smell of apple cider, fall leaves, and so many others that come along with this season! Nothing much better than relaxing at home with my lil family, windows open, coffee in hand (of course), and the smell of a fall candle burning! ahhh love those days! I suggest Bath&Body Works Candles or Yankee...they burn the longest and smell the best~
For my Top 2 Tuesday...I will do my top 2 favorite things about October:
1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is such a great reminder of what's important for me and my family~ It's a reminder of those amazing women in the fight, having won the fight, or unfortunately those that lost the fight.
It's a reminder to check your girlfriends, and remind your girlfriends to do the same! :) October reminds me of the strongest woman I know...MY MOM for winning her "pink" battle. It reminds me to continue to live a healthy lifestyle to reduce my risk and spread the awareness to others! :) Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month~
2. Fall Candles
I LOVE the smell of apple cider, fall leaves, and so many others that come along with this season! Nothing much better than relaxing at home with my lil family, windows open, coffee in hand (of course), and the smell of a fall candle burning! ahhh love those days! I suggest Bath&Body Works Candles or Yankee...they burn the longest and smell the best~
Monday, October 11, 2010
Global Warming
87* in October?! Who says Global Warming is bad...well except for the polar bears!?! This morning's run was a difficult one...and I think this heat had something to do with it. Humidity and heat in Mid OCTOBER?! My poor lungs are in shock! Being on vacation allows for one to take a break and really focus on important aspects of my life...I allow myself to sleep in (a bit), run as far as I desire, go to classes at the gym I normally don't have the time to take, clean house, and walk the pups as far as Spike (the fat one) will go. Did I mention being able to have lunch with the hubs?! ahhh...to be on vacation all the time!!! Happy Monday! Hope all of you take time to enjoy something today! :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Crunchy Leaf Season is here! Let the battle with my fat-kid-self begin!
There is nothing like a chilly fall morning run when the sun isn't hardly up and all you hear around you is....CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCH...it's the time of year when I realize I have to be stronger than my lazy/fat kid hidden inside my body! Getting up from a warm and cozy bed with my pups and hubs to the freezing cold and sometimes rainy outside is the last thing my fat kid self wants to do...but then I realize how good I will feel if I just get up and workout. :) I think it's so important to remind yourself how good you will feel, how your mood and food cravings will change when you start your day with an early morning workout. Now that the "battle" season is upon us...I challenge you to beat your fat-kid-self...to get outta bed and start each day fresh...with a quiet, yet chilly, workout. :)
Things to remember about Fall workouts:
~Allow enough time to warm up....your muscles are starting out extra "cold" so start your runs a little slower to allow your body to adjust.
~Don't push yourself too quickly...warm muscles take to challenge a lot more efficiently than cold ones.
~Try to find a workout partner..they will keep you motivated when you just don't feel like getting out of bed.
~As always...STRETCHING is sooo important...after your muscles are warmed up.
~If you choose to take your runs inside...remember to keep the treadmill grade at least at 1-2%grade to mock real terrain.
~Have fun with your workouts...rake leaves, run around the yard with your pups, go hiking with the hubs...find reasons to enjoy the cooler weather...before we know it...the snow will arrive!
Happy Fall :)
Things to remember about Fall workouts:
~Allow enough time to warm up....your muscles are starting out extra "cold" so start your runs a little slower to allow your body to adjust.
~Don't push yourself too quickly...warm muscles take to challenge a lot more efficiently than cold ones.
~Try to find a workout partner..they will keep you motivated when you just don't feel like getting out of bed.
~As always...STRETCHING is sooo important...after your muscles are warmed up.
~If you choose to take your runs inside...remember to keep the treadmill grade at least at 1-2%grade to mock real terrain.
~Have fun with your workouts...rake leaves, run around the yard with your pups, go hiking with the hubs...find reasons to enjoy the cooler weather...before we know it...the snow will arrive!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Eat.
Way too often...I find myself overly excited about 29c bananas at the grocery only to find half of the bunch brown by the end of the week! I got fed up with throwing them away and found this amazing banana bread recipe on "myrecipes.com"....LOVE this site! This one is a low fat version, and instead of plain yogurt I used fat-free raspberry...YUMMO!
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=549764
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=549764
Live.Love.
Well...life has been crazy busy since the AZ trip...to say the least...I started my new clinical...working in a long-term skilled nursing home...I <3 old people! I have learned so much from working with old people everyday. They inspire me to make mistakes while I'm young...to do things and step out of my comfort zone...to do things that will make for great stories later in life. They inspire me to love my DH through thick and thin, to stand by my man NO MATTER WHAT! They have reminded me of the importance of family and friends...and the strong bond that can be formed if you just make the effort. Over the last month, the hubs and I have really been working hard on strengthening our relationship, a strong marriage means a happy life and a best friend to stand by your side through the good times and bad. I feel closer to him everyday that passes...it makes me want to be a better wife, daughter, friend, sister....When you work hard on the relationships in your life...nothing else matters...not the money...not the stress...not the grades....it's family and friends :)
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