Sometime last year I had this idea that one day I was going to run a 5K. I had a program lined up to help me go from being a "couch potato" to running the 5K. Because of school & moving apartments I never got started with the program. Around mid-February my roommate decided she wanted to get into running. Of course she needed someone to go with her & knew I wanted to start running, but hadn't yet. We went out & ran a mile, something I haven't done since high school. I thought I was going to die~ All I could think of was "Am I nuts?! How will I ever be able to run a 5k???"
Fast forward to this morning where I ran 3.2 miles & felt great afterwards!! (5K = 3.1 miles) It has been only about 3 months since I started running & I can't believe how far I have come. This morning my run was especially wonderful. We ran a "new" route, which included running the road around my apartment complex. As I turned onto the street that runs through the complex & is the final stretch of this morning's run, a new song started playing on my iPod. The song was "The Light in Me" by Brandon Heath. The sun was just rising over the tops of the buildings. Usually I don't like to run with the sun in my face, but this morning it was like God played the perfect song to get my attention as he put his glory on for me to see. I had this burst of energy as I was thinking about how great he has made my life right now, even with the ups & downs I sometimes feel. It was the perfect way to start off any day, especially a Sunday.
I wish I stopped to remember how blessed I am more often than I do, but it is great to have mornings like this when God puts a gentle reminder in my path. I hope you take a moment to stop & remember how blessed you are as well!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Oh my!
Has it really been almost a month since I last wrote??? I don't know how the time got away from me. I guess just too much has been going on. Here are some of the highlights you may have missed...
The weather radio went crazy one day. Storms were all over the area. It kept going off announcing them & saying there were tornado warnings.
Ran in my first 5K. Time was 42:43. Not too bad for my first time. Next 5K is in May. Just home I can run the whole thing & not walk at all.
Yes, these taste as amazing as they look! Mom & Dad invited me over for dinner one night. These are Bacon & Broccoli Crepes.
Love the Florida skies. Saw this one day when I was walking home from work!
My Thirty-One gifts came in! Love the new purses & bags!
Saw this sign when I was out walking (taking the trash to the dumpster!) Notice the added part at the bottom..."Responds to Fatty". Poor thing, I would run away too if everyone called me "Fatty"!!
Surf, sun & relaxation. My friend found a new beach that isn't very crowded, so it was nice to go & relax. Lunch afterwards was delicious at Crabby Joe's.
My new plant. A Fort Myers Hibiscus. Took me a while to pick this one out, but the flowers were the prettiest of all the varieties.
Homemade Guacamole for Bunco. I don't even like to have store bought anymore. I think this was the best tasting batch I have ever made!
Went to a store called Pondtastic with my parents. Out front of the store is a beautiful pond with these signs up. Notice that New Jersey is a mere 935 miles away. Road trip anyone??? Of course if you want Paradise you are already in the right place!
The weather radio went crazy one day. Storms were all over the area. It kept going off announcing them & saying there were tornado warnings.
Ran in my first 5K. Time was 42:43. Not too bad for my first time. Next 5K is in May. Just home I can run the whole thing & not walk at all.
Yes, these taste as amazing as they look! Mom & Dad invited me over for dinner one night. These are Bacon & Broccoli Crepes.
Love the Florida skies. Saw this one day when I was walking home from work!
My Thirty-One gifts came in! Love the new purses & bags!
Saw this sign when I was out walking (taking the trash to the dumpster!) Notice the added part at the bottom..."Responds to Fatty". Poor thing, I would run away too if everyone called me "Fatty"!!
Surf, sun & relaxation. My friend found a new beach that isn't very crowded, so it was nice to go & relax. Lunch afterwards was delicious at Crabby Joe's.
My new plant. A Fort Myers Hibiscus. Took me a while to pick this one out, but the flowers were the prettiest of all the varieties.
Homemade Guacamole for Bunco. I don't even like to have store bought anymore. I think this was the best tasting batch I have ever made!
Went to a store called Pondtastic with my parents. Out front of the store is a beautiful pond with these signs up. Notice that New Jersey is a mere 935 miles away. Road trip anyone??? Of course if you want Paradise you are already in the right place!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Spring Break Week
Here's what I did on my Spring Break...
No I didn't sleep the whole week, just Monday!! Or at least slept in & didn't set my alarm.
Tuesday was Magic Kingdom with my Mom. Gotta love Disney!! We had a great time & hardly had to stand in line even though there was quite a few people there.
While at Disney (Magic Kingdom on Tuesday & Epcot on Thursday) my parents helped me hunt for the Hidden Mickeys. These are usually classic Mickeys (3 circles representing the head & ears), Mickey profile shapes or sometimes other Disney characters that are hidden in rides or attractions around the parks & resorts.
Friday night I made Stuffed Shells for dinner. Delicioso!!
Saturday I went out & bought new running sneakers. Probably won't have enough time to break them in before I run my 5K on Saturday, but I definitely needed them!
No I didn't sleep the whole week, just Monday!! Or at least slept in & didn't set my alarm.
Tuesday was Magic Kingdom with my Mom. Gotta love Disney!! We had a great time & hardly had to stand in line even though there was quite a few people there.
While at Disney (Magic Kingdom on Tuesday & Epcot on Thursday) my parents helped me hunt for the Hidden Mickeys. These are usually classic Mickeys (3 circles representing the head & ears), Mickey profile shapes or sometimes other Disney characters that are hidden in rides or attractions around the parks & resorts.
Friday night I made Stuffed Shells for dinner. Delicioso!!
Saturday I went out & bought new running sneakers. Probably won't have enough time to break them in before I run my 5K on Saturday, but I definitely needed them!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Photos Week of 3.13.11
Here are some photos from last week.
On Monday, for a party my roommate & I had we made desserts for all the ladies that came. I made this yummy trifle. It is made with Jello Mousse, crushed up Oreos & mini marshmallows. Didn't know it was going to be so good when I made it! (Glad it wasn't all eaten at the party, 'cause I got to have leftovers during the week!)
Tuesday night I was invited to a Pampered Chef party. I had such a hard time trying to decide what to buy. The whole catalog wouldn't fit into my budget! I bought just a couple of things, but mostly enjoyed hanging out with the ladies & eating a delicious dinner we all helped to make.
Wednesday night - Fellowship meal was BBQ sandwiches (yum!) & then bible class. Love being with my church family on Wednesdays, Sundays & any other day of the week!
My wonderful 3rd grade team! Don't know what I would do if I didn't have them. We had these shirts made for our field day on Friday. The backs have our last name & the number 3 on them. Go 3rd grade!
Saturday, Karen & I went to Epcot since they were having the Flower & Garden Festival. It was so beautiful to walk around & fun to go on the rides. I love Disney!
On Monday, for a party my roommate & I had we made desserts for all the ladies that came. I made this yummy trifle. It is made with Jello Mousse, crushed up Oreos & mini marshmallows. Didn't know it was going to be so good when I made it! (Glad it wasn't all eaten at the party, 'cause I got to have leftovers during the week!)
Tuesday night I was invited to a Pampered Chef party. I had such a hard time trying to decide what to buy. The whole catalog wouldn't fit into my budget! I bought just a couple of things, but mostly enjoyed hanging out with the ladies & eating a delicious dinner we all helped to make.
Wednesday night - Fellowship meal was BBQ sandwiches (yum!) & then bible class. Love being with my church family on Wednesdays, Sundays & any other day of the week!
My wonderful 3rd grade team! Don't know what I would do if I didn't have them. We had these shirts made for our field day on Friday. The backs have our last name & the number 3 on them. Go 3rd grade!
Saturday, Karen & I went to Epcot since they were having the Flower & Garden Festival. It was so beautiful to walk around & fun to go on the rides. I love Disney!
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