My New Running Shoes! 'em!
I Running!!! Trish & Robyn, this morning I couldn't stop thinking about you! I did my second outdoor run today and it kicked ASSSSSSSSSS!!! I RAN THE ENTIRE 3.2 MILES WITHOUT STOPPING - OUTSIDE!!!!!

Ok, so this AM, I just couldn't take my butt back to sleep and it was like 8:30 (i didn't have to be at work until 11) so I was just like, there's no use in just LAYING here, get up and run! So after a few sterm-talking-to's with myself, i decided to get up because I wasn't that tired and try this outdoor running thing again! Well, today I made SURE to have on a big-enough shirt AND comfortable shorts.

I forgot to mention earlier in the week bc I was being such a sour puss, but I got new running shoes FOR FREE! I'll discuss that later SO I decided to stretch it out, eat a half a banana and take my butt outside. It.was.AMAZING. I it! I had a really good pace and after the second stretch, I had pretty much convinced myself that I would stop at "this" point, or "once I get here, i'll walk for a little bit", but every time I got to that point, I just said "I'm not that tired" and I kept it pushing! Once I got to the last stretch, I was pooped, but I pushed it as hard as I could and I didn't think I'd ever make it back to my starting point but I DID IT! I ran the whole STINKIN THING! I'm not going to lie, it took A LOT more energy than running inside (rocks, hills, grass, and turning takes the work outta ya!), but it felt so great that I ACCOMPLISHED IT and it really gave me a GREAT start to the day! Outdoor running is definitely more therapeutic (sic) and relaxing than indoor running. There's nothing like you and nature running side by side.


Edited to Add: I AM OFFICIALLY REGISTERED FOR MY RACE!!! Yea. It took me til the week before to register but I AM OFFICIALLY GOING TO RUN MY FIRST 5K NEXT WEEKEND!!


Free Running Shoes!
So here's how I got free running shoes. My mom had bought me a pair of running shoes (they were like $12 from JCPenney - she works there- and they were really nice New Balances). Well, anywho, when I go to put the shoes on, I realize that there are TWO RIGHT FEET! Well, anywho, my mom gave me the bright idea to just go to JCP and try to return them! Well, I had already had it in my mind I'd only have $12 to go towards the shoes and it would just be an unfortunate situation, but I got there and they said "just find a pair that's close to the shoe's original price and we'll do an even exchange". Well, the original price was $68!! I found a really cute pair of Nike Air Max _________ <--I can't remember the last part of the name and they are so cute! So, somehow, I got a pair of $68 shoes for FREE! Isn't life sweet?!

Love department
Well, well, well. Let me just say that it kinda came up and bit me in the arse QUICK! So remember Lauren? Yep,we've been talking for the past few weeks and things are MUCH MUCH better than they were last time. Lauren is actually going to come down to support me for my race next weekend! That should be fun and I'm really excited. THEN! Greg (a guy I've been talking to in spurts off and on for about four years - yea, FOUR years) decides he wants to get "serious" about us talking and seeing if there's a future with us. I'm not so sure if I believe that or not though. He's incredibly wishy washy and I honestly just don't know how much effort I want to put into it. We'll see. Our biggest issue is we're both incredibly stubborn and we both think that the other person should do what we're asking of the other person. So I guess someone's gotta give. I'm thinking about giving in just to see where this thing goes. Despite that though, I'm still testing the waters to see what else there is! I'm feeling pretty good and I know that soon enough the right one is coming.

Life...
Life in general is great! I feel good, I feel like I look good, and I'm trying to be more positive! I got my refund today and I'm really hoping I can NOT spend the whole thing in two weeks! I swear, money burns a HUGE hole in my pocket. But I'm not going to let that get to me! One thing I ALWAYS do is not workout on days I get money, so the fact that I got up and ran today is a great great GREAT thing! I may go see Greg today, but we'll see. I'm a little skeptical.

Calorie King family...
Ok, so I have to admit, I feel terrible because I've been somewhat reclusive for the past few weeks and I really need to catch up and make sure everyone is still fabulous. I've been kinda consumed in my own soap opera. There are SO many people here who I wish were just next door because you all mean SO much to me! I the support I've gotten here and to whom much is given, much is expected. So with all the love I've gotten here, I've got a LOT of making up to do! I think about so many of you every day! I'm just incredibly grateful for what you all have done for me. So grateful.