Do you ever feel like you are running in circles? I get that feeling sometimes when...
1. I'm literally running in circles around the track at the gym (of course)!
2. I'm attempting to multi-task too many things at the same time.
3. I'm trying to learn all the processes and structures at work. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, I'm simply use to everything be loose and open, and at work they often have procedures for procedures!
So to keep that feeling of running in circles going, I'll be going to Iowa this weekend to visit my sister, brother-in-law, and niece. We'll drive one way there via I-80 and make a circle and come back on Hwy. 20 upon our return. Ha! Should be a great trip since my niece is a doll, and miss my sis and bro-in-law like crazy. Added bonus will be lunch with my best friend and her family at the famed Hickory Park in Ames!
Another object of circular nature... beer cups. I saw so many of them on Saturday night as I worked a beer stand at the Motley Crue concert. Just over 3 hours of beer pouring from an unknown quantity of kegs, resulted in just about $5,600 in beer sales, and with my cut of the sales and my tips (I harassed every single beer buyer), I raised $750 for Team in Training!
And for my final circle comment, I've used www.mapmyrun.com for creating some nice circular routes so that I get a change of scenery during my entire run route. I would highly recommend it. My routes have led me by a few new parks I've discovered in Madison, and look forward to warming temps (although it sounds like I'll be at the gym the next few days). The daily runs are feeling great (3-5 miles), and I'm trying to come up with a fun topic to think about during my run. Instead of a running log, I think I should keep a running journal of all my random thoughts during training!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Weekend Update
Nothing too earth shattering here this weekend. My Friday evening included the Madison Symphony at the Overture Center... pretty cool! Saturday was BEAUTIFUL so got my long run in and then got my new computer... YEAH!!! So, I've been busy playing on it, downloading music, etc. instead of blogging... sorry! Also made quite a few cards for a card exchange I do with my friends in Tennessee, thanks to Tracy's organization!
Today was another great too for February. I officially became a member of the church I've been attending - First United Methodist in downtown Madison. Awesome people, moving and relatable messages, and the music is inspiring (we had cool African music today). I'm so glad to have learned about the church and looking forward to growing my faith there.
Guess where I'll be on Valentine's Day? Morning = long run with Team in Training, afternoon/evening = working a concession stand at the Motley Crue concert to raise funds for TNT! I'm going to turn on the charm... especially since we get to keep all the tips!
As I mentioned, I'm updating my iPod and would love to hear any recommendations on what you think I should be jamming out to as I train. Please post for everyone to read about!
Random thought.... I typically am not a fan of Monday's, but I do look forward to watching The Bachelor. Plus, Thursday is jeans day at work and Friday is my flex day, so I'm off. Good week ahead!
Today was another great too for February. I officially became a member of the church I've been attending - First United Methodist in downtown Madison. Awesome people, moving and relatable messages, and the music is inspiring (we had cool African music today). I'm so glad to have learned about the church and looking forward to growing my faith there.
Guess where I'll be on Valentine's Day? Morning = long run with Team in Training, afternoon/evening = working a concession stand at the Motley Crue concert to raise funds for TNT! I'm going to turn on the charm... especially since we get to keep all the tips!
As I mentioned, I'm updating my iPod and would love to hear any recommendations on what you think I should be jamming out to as I train. Please post for everyone to read about!
Random thought.... I typically am not a fan of Monday's, but I do look forward to watching The Bachelor. Plus, Thursday is jeans day at work and Friday is my flex day, so I'm off. Good week ahead!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Random Thoughts for Today
1. When you tell people you are training for a marathon, they look at you a bit differently. Not sure if this is a good look or bad look, but either way, I'm going to tell everyone I know. If you haven't noticed yet, I'm in need of fundraising help... so please donate! (see link on right)
2. Learned I'm going to be an aunt again... actually already knew that, but today I found out that I'll have a nephew. So now I can shop for baby boys and baby girls. Yeah!
3. Sometimes I get weird ideas when the weather is good. Example: Sunday was nice. I needed to go to Best Buy (want to get a new laptop - if you have any recommendations, send them my way). Seemed logical when weather is good and Best Buy is not far to walk. So that is just what I did. I think it was about a 4 mile roundtrip, so a nice little walk. I think I was born to live in a big town where you can walk anywhere, because that is what I usually want to do.
4. I like to try to impress people with my baking skills as they relate to substituting healthy ingredients. Today I wowed my officemates with brownies made with nothing but a low-fat brownie box mix and 1 can of pumpkin. Voila!
5. Sporks, dessert and laundry are 3 of the best things in my life right now. This has very little meaning to anyone reading this, but I wanted to let people know. 'Nough said and I'm not saying any more about that.
Also want to send well wishes to Erin, Nate and Finley who are enjoying some well-deserved family time before Nate heads back to Iraq. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!
2. Learned I'm going to be an aunt again... actually already knew that, but today I found out that I'll have a nephew. So now I can shop for baby boys and baby girls. Yeah!
3. Sometimes I get weird ideas when the weather is good. Example: Sunday was nice. I needed to go to Best Buy (want to get a new laptop - if you have any recommendations, send them my way). Seemed logical when weather is good and Best Buy is not far to walk. So that is just what I did. I think it was about a 4 mile roundtrip, so a nice little walk. I think I was born to live in a big town where you can walk anywhere, because that is what I usually want to do.
4. I like to try to impress people with my baking skills as they relate to substituting healthy ingredients. Today I wowed my officemates with brownies made with nothing but a low-fat brownie box mix and 1 can of pumpkin. Voila!
5. Sporks, dessert and laundry are 3 of the best things in my life right now. This has very little meaning to anyone reading this, but I wanted to let people know. 'Nough said and I'm not saying any more about that.
Also want to send well wishes to Erin, Nate and Finley who are enjoying some well-deserved family time before Nate heads back to Iraq. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!
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