Life is Like a Bowl of Oatmeal

I was planning a big post about running, but my insides feel more like this:

than this:

Three days before my marathon I find myself sick. It’s in my throat and ears right now and I’m going to do everything I can to make it vanish asap. I also found out some downright frightening news in the family today. I don’t want to release the details since they’re not mine to disclose, but I will say cancer sucks (not me). So, I’m feeling pretty down.

Making my marathon play list and dancing in my chair definitely helped! Here’s the list! Thanks to everyone who recommended music!    This is 111 songs for about 6.7 hours of music. Hopefully I won’t need anywhere near that long! ;)

Here’s Jack aka Sexy Foot enjoying enjoying some snuggling with Sabrina aka Sausage aka #2. Apparently they’re dating now.

We hardly ever call our pets by their real names! Dixie is #1 (because she was our first dog) or Puppy. Sabrina is Sausage (she looks like a little sausage!) or #2. Jack is Sexy Foot (he always extends one back leg out) or Big Man (he’s the only boy in the house). Kitty (our 2nd cat) basically just goes by Kitty.

Good night!

   

What is your favorite song to workout to right now?

Mine is definitely Train’s “Hey Soul Sister”!!!

A Little of This...

Sorry to leave you hanging these last few days on the Q and A page, Workout Log, Spotlight features and upcoming mini-series. I swear they're coming! These last few days have been crazy (fun crazy!)!

I've been getting all socialy and girly- and I love it! Here are some photos from Wednesday's Girl's Night where we kicked back to House Bunny (so funny!), painted our nails (OPI Cajun Shrimp!) and drank copious amounts of Oreo milkshakes and (virgin!) strawberry daiquiris!

I've gotta say- my body doesn't take all that sugar like it used to! I had a nice cup of berries instead of the daiquiri!

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Have you all heard of Pandora.com? Best.Site.Ever. I now listen to great music 18 solid hours each day. Make sure to check out the 'Adele' station. It's all-around-fantastic.

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I am making spring rolls for dinner with David tonight. It's sure to be an adventure! I'll post about it later :) And can I just mention how much I love hanging out with David? He's the shiznit!

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I will leave you with lovely Missy Higgins. Her show last night was out of this world (luckily it was worth with the standing-only venue and less than stellar opening acts!)! Happy Friday everyone! We made it!

Feature, Feature

I'm glad you all enjoyed the first Spotlight feature with Angela/OhSheGlows! Make sure to leave in the comments any other bloggers that you'd like to see spotlighted!

Soon there will be a mini-series on How to Get a Rockin' Body on the Cheap. Check back for that next week!

For now I'm rushing out the door. Today's crazy because I'm heading out to see Missy Higgins in concert tonight! So so so excited! I love her music and can't wait to listen to it with my David! (Since we live 2 hours apart we rarely see each other on weeknights.




In running news, I really need some encouragement right now.

In the middle of my training you'll remember I got shin splints that caused me to stop running for a while. Tuesday I was able to run for the first time in a while and I didn't experience pain. I got in 2 miles. Today I attempted to run and was plagued with shin pain. After taking the time off and being held back by these crappy obstacles, I'm not mentally in the game anymore. My run was terrible- physically and mentally. And I only got in 2 miles. I have a 13.1 mile race this Sunday that I just have to do- but I'm not sure how I'm going to get through it. If I am mentally strong I know I can pull through for this race and then take more time off after. Words of support, anyone?


ps- Here is a fun video of how to never peel a potato again.

It Was Always Burning..!

This just makes me want to run!