So about that whole "I'm going to blog every.single.day" thing...well we all know how well that worked.
And I have been meaning to, I really have, but wow. It's been almost 20 days!? So, I guess it's a fitting punishment, that if I pick back up on my 30 days-ish of blogging (I know myself so well, I knew it would never be a straight 30 days, hence the -ish), I land on Day 5 which happens to be "20 of my favorite things". One thing for each day (almost) that I've been neglectful. Fitting.
So, as we've determined from previous 30-ish posts, I suck at picking favorites, although I shouldn't have a terribly hard time narrowing down to 20...I will preface that they are in no particular order. Other clarification: I'm taking this literally and doing strictly "things", excluding people, animals, and feelings.
1. High school football - it's an obsession. I don't know why (obviously I never played) but I just love everything about it. Including shows about it - Friday Night Lights (killed 2 birds w/ one stone right there).
2. Greek Life - Sororities, fraternities and everything that goes along with it (including the show Greek - ha, did it again!)
3. College. I love College.
4. The City of Minneapolis for what it's given me
5. The City of Milwaukee again, for what it's given me.
6. Weddings, I can't wait to be a bride / plan a wedding.
8. The internet. Damn, such a cool thing.
9. My phone - I feel naked without and it's my connection to the world.
10. Good make-up...the kind you can't buy at Target, the kind you sit in a chair and TRY ON before you buy it. That kind of good make up.
(Insert mini panic attack that I'm already half way through my list!)
11. My hairstylist - I know she's not a thing but if make-up makes the list, the things her scissors and hands do to my hair also make the list.
12. Mexican food. (I could have filled all 20 slots with food, so give me credit that I'm only using a couple!)
13. Wine
14. Diet Coke
15. My car (more so the freedom having a car gives you, but the vehicle for freedom is the car)
16. Good sheets (as Manny pointed out this week on Modern Family - there are certain life lessons, one of which is don't skimp on linens).
17. TV in general - I love TV. Seriously. (If I'm being honest Teen Mom should get it's own slot but I'm also trying to avoid judgment w/ this list).
18. Sweat pants (I honestly can't believe I got all the way to #18 with this one...I love sweatpants).
19. Milwaukee Brewers / Green Bay Packers (they're basically one in the same)
And I did save the best for last...
20. CHRISTMAS!
I made myself promise I would just write the list and be done with it. No going back - because seriously, I could spend the next 4 days writing, editing, rewriting, and then rewriting again. I'm sure if you asked me the same question tomorrow, my opinions would change. That's just how I roll.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Still trying to be a runner...
Little bit of confession time...I am totally stalled in my Couch to 5k running plan. I got to Week 4. And honestly, week 4 wasn't bad. I was running a solid 5 minutes - and while I realize to anyone who runs regularly this is hardly even a warm up, to me it was huge. I honestly think it's probably been the better part of a decade since I ran 5 consecutive minutes. I've spun, I've zumba-ed, I've lifted, jumped, and climbed. I have not ran 5 consecutive minutes. So I was feeling good. I was amazed at how well the plan had worked and how little I felt like I might die. I was running.
Then life got in the way, work got super busy. And for a week I was at work much later than I care to be and by the time I got home I just wanted food and bed. And I missed a week. Then the next week I started feeling a little sick. I just wanted bed when I got home. Then I went away for a weekend and missed those chances to run (due to hangovers and lack of sleep). And now here I am, almost 3 weeks since I last ran. I'm almost as far back into training as I've put into it.
And I. am. paralyzed. I do believe I'd be capable of getting back into it. I won't go week 5 but I can definitely week 3 through it. But I'm SCARED. I don't want to start again because I'll be so angry at myself if I've ruined the month I put in and I'm back to square one. So this week? When I've had time and the ability to run? I haven't. Because I'm a too afraid.
But...today is different. This past weekend I watched part of the Twin Cities marathon. I watched people of all ages and body types run the 10th mile of the total 26.2 they'd run that day. Some where in pain, some were in the zone. Others were smiling and dancing. No matter what they were doing, they were running. Far.
Then I caught up on a couple blogs I read today about two amazingly strong women who inspire me to run (blog friends, meet Krista and Anne...you're welcome). Besides being runners they're both just pretty damn cool ladies in general. But this weekend they ran the Lakefront Marathon together. And they had fun. They smiled. But beyond that? They ran 26.2 miles (again).
I'm not aiming to run a marathon. I'm just trying to run a 5k. Not because I plan on becoming a real, dedicated, every day kind of runner, but because I want to prove to myself that I can run that far. Even if it's the first and only time I do it. I can and I will.
And now I've put it out on the internets, so there's that.
Then life got in the way, work got super busy. And for a week I was at work much later than I care to be and by the time I got home I just wanted food and bed. And I missed a week. Then the next week I started feeling a little sick. I just wanted bed when I got home. Then I went away for a weekend and missed those chances to run (due to hangovers and lack of sleep). And now here I am, almost 3 weeks since I last ran. I'm almost as far back into training as I've put into it.
And I. am. paralyzed. I do believe I'd be capable of getting back into it. I won't go week 5 but I can definitely week 3 through it. But I'm SCARED. I don't want to start again because I'll be so angry at myself if I've ruined the month I put in and I'm back to square one. So this week? When I've had time and the ability to run? I haven't. Because I'm a too afraid.
But...today is different. This past weekend I watched part of the Twin Cities marathon. I watched people of all ages and body types run the 10th mile of the total 26.2 they'd run that day. Some where in pain, some were in the zone. Others were smiling and dancing. No matter what they were doing, they were running. Far.
Then I caught up on a couple blogs I read today about two amazingly strong women who inspire me to run (blog friends, meet Krista and Anne...you're welcome). Besides being runners they're both just pretty damn cool ladies in general. But this weekend they ran the Lakefront Marathon together. And they had fun. They smiled. But beyond that? They ran 26.2 miles (again).
I'm not aiming to run a marathon. I'm just trying to run a 5k. Not because I plan on becoming a real, dedicated, every day kind of runner, but because I want to prove to myself that I can run that far. Even if it's the first and only time I do it. I can and I will.
And now I've put it out on the internets, so there's that.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Time the F out.
Holy whirlwind. I know I was all, "I'm going to blog every weekday for a month!" and I did, for almost a week. And then shit got crazy. For reals.
The house is still on the market, and while we're done doing most of the "make it prettier" work we're now doing the "keep it clean and show it" work. Which is not quite as fun and lasts a lot longer. We've had 4 showings, which is good, considering we've been on the market just under a month. All of the showings are people who are"just starting to look" and "not ready to make an offer" which is fine, I know those people could end up buying our house, so I'm not angry. However, couple that came through on Tuesday? The ones who called at 1:30 asking if they could come through at 6:30? The ones who I rearranged my schedule for, left a VERY important meeting early for and drove around for 45 minutes with a dog and a cat for? The ones who came and looked for all of 5 minutes (I know because after driving for 45 mins I parked my ass in visitor parking and let the girls wander around the car)? The same ones who then sent feed back saying they want a 2 car garage and 2 full bathrooms? Yes, you people. I'm angry at you. You, quite frankly, suck. And I hope when you actually do have a house on the market (which you clearly do not, or you'd be a bit more sympathetic) you have shitty showings like that on the regular. Because that blows. And p.s. If you want a 2 car garage and 2 full bathrooms? STOP looking at listing that clearly do not have that. Thanks.
Whew, got that out of the way.
So besides the house hoopla, I transitioned this week to a new position at work! I've basically been doing the work related to this position for the last month, but I officially interviewed, was offered and accepted the position this past week and officially move my shit and start anew on Monday. I'm pretty excited, I'll be a Solutions Market Analyst as of Monday and will (this part might just be more exciting) be sitting at a desk in a room with windows. I cannot tell you how much of a benefit that is. I currently sit in a room with no windows, surrounded by other hallways and rooms with no windows. It's sad and depressing. Not to mention, I can go full days without knowing if it's sunny, raining, light or dark outside. Plus I'm getting to work on some pretty kick ass projects - which is also very exciting.
So there's all of that. And on top of it - I worked 45 hours this week before today, so I could take today off, so I can head Northwest up to my beloved Minnesota to celebrate my good ol' Alma Mater's homecoming weekend.
This will be only the 3rd homecoming game I actually make it to (2nd as an alumn) and I'm stoked about the new stadium! I promise pictures and updates to follow.
In the meantime - Gooooooooooo gophers!*
*I'm aware that we will most likely not win. We did not beat South Dakota State which gives me little hope against any. other. team. So when I say Gooooooo Gophers! I really mean, "Let's have lots of fun!" not "oh I hope they win!"
The house is still on the market, and while we're done doing most of the "make it prettier" work we're now doing the "keep it clean and show it" work. Which is not quite as fun and lasts a lot longer. We've had 4 showings, which is good, considering we've been on the market just under a month. All of the showings are people who are"just starting to look" and "not ready to make an offer" which is fine, I know those people could end up buying our house, so I'm not angry. However, couple that came through on Tuesday? The ones who called at 1:30 asking if they could come through at 6:30? The ones who I rearranged my schedule for, left a VERY important meeting early for and drove around for 45 minutes with a dog and a cat for? The ones who came and looked for all of 5 minutes (I know because after driving for 45 mins I parked my ass in visitor parking and let the girls wander around the car)? The same ones who then sent feed back saying they want a 2 car garage and 2 full bathrooms? Yes, you people. I'm angry at you. You, quite frankly, suck. And I hope when you actually do have a house on the market (which you clearly do not, or you'd be a bit more sympathetic) you have shitty showings like that on the regular. Because that blows. And p.s. If you want a 2 car garage and 2 full bathrooms? STOP looking at listing that clearly do not have that. Thanks.
Whew, got that out of the way.
So besides the house hoopla, I transitioned this week to a new position at work! I've basically been doing the work related to this position for the last month, but I officially interviewed, was offered and accepted the position this past week and officially move my shit and start anew on Monday. I'm pretty excited, I'll be a Solutions Market Analyst as of Monday and will (this part might just be more exciting) be sitting at a desk in a room with windows. I cannot tell you how much of a benefit that is. I currently sit in a room with no windows, surrounded by other hallways and rooms with no windows. It's sad and depressing. Not to mention, I can go full days without knowing if it's sunny, raining, light or dark outside. Plus I'm getting to work on some pretty kick ass projects - which is also very exciting.
So there's all of that. And on top of it - I worked 45 hours this week before today, so I could take today off, so I can head Northwest up to my beloved Minnesota to celebrate my good ol' Alma Mater's homecoming weekend.
This will be only the 3rd homecoming game I actually make it to (2nd as an alumn) and I'm stoked about the new stadium! I promise pictures and updates to follow.
In the meantime - Gooooooooooo gophers!*
*I'm aware that we will most likely not win. We did not beat South Dakota State which gives me little hope against any. other. team. So when I say Gooooooo Gophers! I really mean, "Let's have lots of fun!" not "oh I hope they win!"
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