"The List"

My life is a constant list. A work "to do" list, a home "to do" list, shopping list, good or bad list. If I didn't have lists I would just stay curled up in bed all day sleeping. And...yes...that is on my list.

One big HUGE thing that was on my long term list for the last three years was the dentist and to finish all the restoration that was necessary due to neglect for the last 15 years. And today I can finally check that box. 'snoopy dance'

Estimating $4K later I am "clean" again. No more ugly silver fillings on every one of my back teeth, no more decay and I'm primed and anxious to start looking at veneers or lumineers for my six top front teeth.

Also...LOVE the N2O! Why hadn't I been offered that yummy stuff before? I'm a chicken when it comes to the dentist and I get VERY anxious. (Bad experiences as a child) Needless to say the hubby had given me Valium a few times to calm me down. When we ran out I had to resort to other means. Today was a piece of cake. I had the IPOD going, low enough where the dentist would get a response from me when he asked if I was ok every 5 minutes. Heck ya I'm ok...I'm spinning in N2O land with Snow Patrol. Best 45 bucks I've ever spent.

I didn't run yesterday. An "issue", no...AN ISSUE...came up and a team of us had to work out the details to fix the ISSUE. Yeah...it's a doozy and yeah...that bad.

I'll only run 3 today, I was supposed to run 5 but I don't want to injure myself from all the slacking. I'll run 5 tomorrow if I feel good about my three today.

Today is officially my last day before 9 days of vacation (not including weekends). There is a list...and boy howdy I can't wait to dive in. The hubby and I are spending time together tomorrow, I'm very excited. Errands in the morning and lunch and the Rocky movie in the afternoon. It will almost be like old times. Whatever that was like. :D

Wishing everyone (all two of you that actually read this) a happy and safe holiday. Get your run on...less than a month till the Houston Half! Don't give up now.

1 Week Til' Christmas

Wow how time flies when you are having fun...or just working your @$$ off. Yes, it has been the latter for me which explains the lack of posts in the last month. YAY...we launched...CRAP...we've had a ton of procedure issues with this flight. By ton, I really mean four. But four REALLY BIG, high profile issues.

It's unfortunate and yes I always strive for a perfect flight but wow...this one really took a lot out of me. There isn't one person or event to blame it was a series of events. But I have to believe we were teetering on this impending doom and it was inevitable. So...we'll fix the issues, review the root cause and add a few more layers of review that will make the already cumbersome process more convoluted. 'sigh'

With undock on Tuesday I am officially on vacation! 'snoopy dance' I will be working on my "to do" list over the next two days and tie up any loose ends so I can start the new year fresh. 'Relief'

Running update: more like the lack there of...Unfortunately work and prepping for Christmas has taken precedent over my training since Thanksgiving but I am NOT giving up. Last week I did something to try and shake things up...I ran 3 miles NAKED!

Now that you've reread that sentence 5 times and have a visual...not that kind of naked. I ran without music and a watch and I literally felt naked. I just ran to run, to decompress, to listen to my inner self that I hadn't had a talk with in quite some time.

Let's just say running "naked" put a lot of things in perspective, regarding running. I'm really shocked at how much music plays a roll in the success of my running and how I get lost in the music and the miles just fly by. This three miles seemed like 13. I was constantly fighting with my mind that was telling me to stop, no one is out here, no one is on the trail...walk just a bit...you will feel better. Man...something that was supposed to calm me down was pissing me off.

I run on a trail that had leaves on it from the rain storms and of course I usually never hear anyone running behind me until they are close enough to pass, prolly not a good thing. Anyway, I kept hearing things behind me and I thought a deer may be walking or fixing to ram me but I would turn around and there would be nothing. I do run in the middle of a nature preserve so I thought squirrels maybe scurrying about and I was sensitive to the noises due to the lack of the music blaring but it was odd it was so close to me...scary.

I turn around at 1.5 miles and around the 1.75 I am back on the asphalt trail and the sun is to my back and I start hearing the noise again. Well...this time I can see my shadow and the shadow of what is behind me making all that noise! Grasshoppers! LOL. Too freaking funny...Since I focused on that the first half of the run I seem to settle in and listen to my surrounding. Man...the frogs are loud.

I'm not sure of my time, I know it wasn't horrible but I felt I struggled the entire time with the fact that I was running and I neever fully relaxed. Next time...music!

Less than a month till the Houston Half with the flight almost over I will commence with my 3 mile run today, 5 tomorrow, 3 on Wednesday and I'm going to go for 10 on Friday. I'll prolly reevaluate every day between now and then, I'm just concerned that I don't have more than 9 miles under my LDRs and less than a month to go. We'll see how the beginning of the week goes.

Have a great day!!! Here comes Santa Claus...Here comes Santa Claus...right down Santa Clause lane.

Pinprick at the end of the tunnel

I'm starting to see it...it is only a pinprick but it is a means to an end nevertheless. Packing is tomorrow and all of the changes are approved. The changes are feverishly being worked today and hopefully I'll have the errata started and halfway completed tomorrow. Today was a productive day and I feel like I have a handle on what is left to complete before Friday. I say that now and I'll get a change that has to be made or we will lose half of the space station. Love those!

Prepping for a cold front to hit tomorrow evening...I'm searching for running tights as by the time I do my 8 miles on Friday it will be in the high 40's. I'm a little bummed I haven't ran since Thanksgiving but I also know work has been crazy and although I promised work wouldn't get in the way of my running I have to be realistic. So...one week out of 7 week flight prep is something I can be proud of.

Until tomorrow!

"Looks Like We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat"

Oh good grief...the day is drawing to a close. THANK GOODNESS. Changes...changes...changes...there is a change cutoff for a reason. Who cares if we pack in a day. Who cares if we pack the middeck locker next Tuesday. Who cares we have 371 pages currently in the errata. No one will care until December 7th when we lauch that big ole rocket into space! Whatever...that's all I can muster. Yes, not very articulate but it's not even worth it. Ok...moving on.

Work has been crazy and I haven't ran since Thanksgiving. I managed to squeeze in a quick 4 miler before prep for dinner. It was chilly when I started out then it warmed up really fast. I was a buckethead and wore a long sleeve freakin hot shirt. But it was nice to run around the neighborhood for a change of scenery. As I ran through the hood I could smell various turkeys cooking and laundry being done in prep for the big gatherings. It was nice and but a smile on my face.

This was the first Thanksgiving for the hubby and I to host. Several of the fam was in attendence. As hectic as the last hour and half became we had good eats and good company. It is a shame the entire family couldn't be there for their own reasons.

Friday we recovered and stayed away from the crowds. Saturday we took the in-laws to Old Town Spring. It was a nice day to walk about. Sunday was prep for the week and I still didn't manage to get another run in. I weighed myself and actually lost a few pounds. Wow...I was shocked. I ate really bad all weekend and then some. Running is taking a back seat this week. I refuse to add more stress to my already stressful days. Currently there are not enough hours in the day. One day...

"After all...Tomorrow is another day."

That day would be Thanksgiving! A day to be thankful, spend time with family and EAT!!! The in-laws made it in safely and I am sure the hubby will keep them busy with errands and shopping. The season of "the pies" began a day early. Nicole asked me to make my pecan pie for her Thanksgiving get together. It's award winning...lol. I make my own crust...I love my pies! If I could make a living at it I would. We have about 15 people coming over tomorrow. Alot to do between now and then but I don't let that stuff stress me out. It is what it is and it always ends up perfect in the end. Relax, enjoy and be thankful for EVERYTHING!

I decided not to run yesterday...too much going on. I'll try today but I may do 3 today and 5 tomorrow and 7 on Saturday, that way I won't feel so bad about all the food I plan to consume tomorrow.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and be safe.

"Frankly my dear...I don't give a damn"

Yes...that is exactly my attitude right now with work. Everything seems to be spinning out of control because of one reason or another and I'm expected to figure it out and put it back together again. While some days this is rewarding...I'm now getting the feeling that I'm being taken advantage of. So...I'll put everything back together because I'm a team player and I'm done until next September! YES!!!

I had a nice moment with the hubby this morning...not that...but I did wish we could crawl back in bed and snuggle. It was that kind of morning. LOVE HIM!

Yesterday I did my 3 miles in 30:00. It was refreshing...the weather was in the low 60's, a bit on the chilly side in the shade but once I got in the sun it was nice. I ran faster than usual, not on purpose, I was trying to get my body temp up because I was cold. Bryan and Jodie ran on the trails as well...Jodie waited for Bry so I passed them just over the 2 mile mark and saw them again on their way back when I was driving home. They looked cold.

Today it is 5, I'm still debating on doing it or waiting until tomorrow. I guess it will depend if we eat Mateo's for lunch. I still have a lot on my plate with work and a few more things to get before Thanksgiving on Thursday. We'll see how it goes. So now I will put a smile on my face and tackle the day with gusto...I'll get through it, I always do.

9 and Barely Walking & Recap of the Weekend

Last Friday was my 9 mile day, a new PR for mileage. The weather was nice, about 70 but got cooler buy the time I finished 1:44:05 minutes later. The first 3 went smoothly, I didn't even mind running the street, it seemed to go pretty fast. I was thinking about trying a new path so I didn't have to go out of the gate then back in BUT I chickened out about halfway down the new path, a car was coming and I believe there was a sign that said do not enter. I'm such a chicken. I was all excited because I was going to get a small break and eat my gel and I decided on Gatorade for an extra boost. Note to self...open Gatorade bottle prior to running. I spent at least 5 minutes trying to open that freaking bottle and I finally had to run back to my car and get my water cause the lid wasn't budging. That was a site.

I debated the entire length of my 4 and 4.5 mile on whether to go to the 2 mile mark or turn around at the 1.5. I decided what the heck and run the four so I would only have 2 miles left after my second water break. It worked out except that last mile and a half I struggled. I had bonked. I may have ran fast in the beginning, I tried to monitor my pace but who knows. I think it is more my body getting used to the mileage. I was happy to finish. My knees were screaming.

I of course called the hubby and he was very proud of me. He offered to pick up the boy since I finished a bit later than I wanted (stupid work). That was a relief and I was very thankful! I also knew the boy would be happy getting picked up a bit early and spending time with his daddy.

Sitting in a car after 50 minutes is not advised. Dang...I could barely walk. I immediately went to take a shower and just sat. I was freezing from the temperature drop and the sweat. It was nice. I found a mist setting on the shower head and it was totally relaxing. I was recovered by Saturday.

The rest of the weekend was busy. My in-laws are coming in on Tuesday so we spent the entire weekend prepping and working off items on the "to do" list. We finished our plant ledge. Got a chair and a cane and some books. It looks really nice. I'm a little creeped out by the "antique" factor because I've heard of spirits being attached to items. We purchased a desk, chair, cane and a few old books. When I walk by I half expect to actually see someone sitting in the chair. I'll take a pic and post. I am actually happy with the way it turned out. I was going for a Hemmingway travel theme.

So...our cleaning lady flaked on Tuesday and my husband fired her, I may have mentioned that in a previous blog. We thought we were in good shape for another cleaning lady because our neighbor referred hers that she had for 17 years. Unfortunately it took 3 days to get the number, on Thursday, and the cleaning lady doesn't speak English and our neighbor is the go between. Turns out our neighbor is a flake too! We were trying to get the cleaning lady in on Monday before the in-laws come in but by Saturday I understood that would be a no go and planned on cleaning all day Sunday. Sunday morning we finally got a phone call from our neighbor and Elena didn't have Monday open anyway and she will stop by on Friday to talk with us about regular cleanings. I'm not holding my breath.

Wow...this is a long one! Alot has been going on and I haven't even brought up work here. Which...I'm not doing. Except...work is what it is and I'm doing what I have to do and what is expected of me and I'm not worrying about everyone else doing their job. I'll let the manager do that!

Until tomorrow!!!

3 and Out

I remember the day when 3 miles sounded like 25 miles and actually running it was sheer torture. Now...3 miles has become a walk in the park actually relaxing. Funny (but makes since) how perception changes with repetition and accomplishment. Jojo and I ran 3 yesterday. It was supposed to be my off day but since I didn't run my 5 on Wednesday due to the winds I went ahead and just did 3 so I wouldn't wear myself out before my 9 today.

It was a pretty good run, I always run faster in cooler temps and with Jojo 31:29. And I have to stop trying to catch up with people when the pass. It's that whole competition thing. Thankfully I run earlier than most so I'm not passed too much. I was however hating my lunch in the beginning of the first mile. Note to self...no more Sonic burgers before running...even on low mileage days.

I'm looking forward to today. I wish I could just go run and get it over with now, this morning. It will be a new mileage PR and the weather is perfect. I have that pre-race feeling in the pit of my stomach, excited and nervous at the same time. Perhaps I will try to sneak in a massage this weekend as a reward to myself! Plus the familia is coming in (in-laws and my out-laws). A pre-Thanksgiving massage sounds like something that I deserve in order to get through the next week. Not to mention I our cleaning lady flaked on us Tuesday...fourth time...so hubby fired her. I'm desperately trying to hire another one but I'm told she doesn't speak very good English. Nice. Yes...I'm am spoiled with a house keeper. Thankfully my husband understands our time is better spent not cleaning a house. Thank you to those that do that for a living...you make my life MUCH easier!

I'm just tired...

Working 10 hour days, running anywhere from 3-9 miles 4 times a week, preparing for a Shuttle flight with things are still changing, family coming in for Thanksgiving and a wife and mom...I'm just tired. I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with it all. I just want to sleep for a couple of days and be lazy with the hubby. Perhaps a spa where we can both get a massage, pedicure, facial. Oh that sounds like heaven. Oh and I remembered we get the week between Christmas and New Year's off! Whooo hooo!!! Now that is something to look forward to. That spa thing may become a day spa experience locally. Not a bad compromise. Me and my man and have some time to ourselves and remember what it was like when it was just us. Two crazy kids with their whole life in front of them. Was it ever just us?

Now back to reality. Running is going ok. A front came through yesterday and dropped the temps to the high 50's and the wind was gusting 40+ mph. I was still planning on running until I went to visit a friend that just had a baby at the hospital and nearly got my head ripped off from the wind gust. I'm thinking I'll just run 3 today so I don't die during my 9 tomorrow. Another mileage milestone I may add.

The hubby surprised me this morning by reminding me that Tuesday is our four year anniversary since we met at a speed dating gig. Funny huh!! We love to see the expression on peoples faces when they find out how we met. Priceless. Hubby is great about remembering dates, anniversaries, I never I have to "remind" him. I was surprised that I hadn't thought about it (See first line of this post).

Catching up time...now that I have the time I might as well get it all down or it will be forgotten. Last Friday was my 8 miler, second of the week since I switched around my training days. It begins ok, I got out to the trails later than I wanted cause of work stuff, I have a small window depending on my mileage and if I don't get out on time it gets dark and I pick the boy up later than he likes. Anyway...I evidently packed the shirt from hell to run in. It was a Nike sleeves but it had ridges throughout the shirt. What was I thinking? Around mile 4 I was chafed so bad under my arms and tired of running holding my shirt down I finally took it off to finish the run. Which kinda freaked me out. I'm not in horrible shape but if I'm going to be running around without a shirt and only my sports bra in public I would rather not have any unsightly bulges. Thankfully Friday was a holiday where I work and I was alone on the trails. Anyway, between fighting with my shirt, chafing and getting to the trails late I only did 6 miles. I didn't beat myself up about it. Monday, when I got to work Nicole told me she saw me running on Friday and I replied, with or without my shirt. LOL...it was kinda funny.

Monday and Tuesday runs went ok. I did 3 (30:49) and 3 (30:33). I was supposed to do 5 on Tuesday but decided to do my Wednesday 3 on Tuesday so I could run 5 on Wednesday with Jojo. Didn't work out with the gusts and all...we'll try again today although it's going to be chilly, may have to invest in a long sleeve shirt at lunch.

85 in November

Could it be any hotter? Well...technically yes, it could be 86. 5 miles completed yesterday and man...I struggled the first couple (53:52). I had a stressful day and I got to the trails later than I wanted. I was sort of looking forward to the escape but as I took my first couple of steps I no longer looked forward to the miles ahead, I was wishing for it to be over. Since I am reworking my long runs to Friday I am having to suck it up this week and my body is screaming. I made a good decision and decided to grab my Gatorade at the 3mile mark and I that made me feel better and I finished strong. My fourth mile began at the start of the trails and a few runners started behind me and passed me...I just wanted to scream...I've already ran three and I'm running five. Whatever, like they really care. Perhaps I motivated them to run longer because they passed me. My pointer toe on my left foot is bothering me. I'm worried because I already have runners toe on the right foot. I may be gripping or my right shoe may be too small. I think the gripping may be more of the culprit since my left toe never hurt before today. I'll have to check that out. Today I'm resting. I really should get some Yoga in to stretch before my long run tomorrow of 8...and it is supposed to be 87. I am considering running in the morning. I don't want to hate doing my long runs this early in the game. It's all good, it's fun to see the interest in running spread like wildfire. Jojo and I talk about it incessantly and we have others joining the ranks and join in the fun. I'm having a good time.

Catching Up

Sorry it's been awhile. Is there ever enough time in the day? If I could function on less than 7 hours of sleep and not be in the middle of flight prep perhaps I could keep up...I'm tryin. Training for the half is going well, did I ever say I was training for the Houston half marathon in January? Probably not because it wasn't "official" until last week when I "officially" signed up. A bit intimidating but what the heck! It gives meeting to the training that I have been doing for the past two months. Yesterday was my 8 miler (1:29:27). The longest mileage I've ever ran, knowingly. Honestly, I don't think I've ran 8 miles unknowingly...one would know this. I was pretty happy with the run. I managed to beat the rain and take advantage of some cooler temps. I had my GU, water and body glide at the 3 and 6 mile mark and I managed to stay hydrated, energized and chafless. When I finished and commenced with my 45 minute commute to pick up the boy I called hubby, I always call and share the news with hubby when I complete a new mileage milestone. He was happy but a bit distracted, family from Cali are coming in for Thanksgiving and causing a bit of panick to get the "to do" list completed and his work is C-R-A-Z-Y. Anyway...I called Jojo, my inspirator, my motivator, my torturor to share my good news but of course she didn't answer her phone. YOU NEVER ANSWER YOUR PHONE! She did call back to check on me, make sure I wasn't rutted by a mating buck and congratulated me on my run. I am rearranging my schedule this week to move my long runs from Monday to Friday...I'm going to DIE. We are starting hill training in a couple of weeks and the only hill in a 150 mile radius is the Kemah bridge which happens to be a one mile worth of bridge. I'm really going to DIE. I took today off and my knees are thanking me. I plan on 5 tomorrow, Thursday off and another 8 on Friday. I pray for a cool front since it is forcasted to be up in the mid 80's tomorrow. Still better than the 95+ temps I was running in a month or so ago but still hot nonetheless. Jojo will tell you I don't sweat. Whatever...

Here are my times from days past:

Nov 2: 4m: 43:23
Nov 1: 3m: 30:20
Oct 30: 6m: 1:06:40
Oct 25: 3m: 31:01
Oct 23: 7m: 1:16:49
Oct 19: 3m: 31:20
Oct 18: 2m: 20:58
Oct 17: 6m: 1:15:58
Oct 12: 3m: 30:59
Oct 11: 2m: 21:05
Oct 9: 5m: 54:49

So...this morning on my way to work about 6a I was flipping through morning radio and stopped when I heard a DJ talking about the Houston half marathon in January and that she was going to run in the race. My interest was peaked so I listened. She proceeded to admit she flaked on a 5K this past weekend and she then asked for people to email training schedules to her because she hasn't begun her training. WHAT!!! Can you just hear the race committee saying thanks for the $50-60 donation? I actually know people that have ran a marathon, twice...prolly four times by now and not trained for two of them and they completed the race in under 4:30. I know people that could run the 1/2 and not train and finish with a respectable time. With all due respect...she would not be able to run a respectable half and not train. I'm not really sure why I care, it doesn't really affect me personally it just struck me as irresponsible. I shouldn't, but for some reason I care...I guess because this woman has an opportunity to promote running as a sport, how to do it safely and the joys of training and celebrating a personally accomplishment. But...as I am not privy to her personal accomplishment I will stop talking about it. I wish her the best of luck and hope she finds that training program to get her up to speed in 9 weeks.

Feature Film - The Little Mermaid

Fall is finally here and very much welcomed! This weekend was a crazy busy weekend, the first of many for the rest of the year. Saturday we did a CostCo run, it's amazing how much money we spend at Costco. We did by a lot of food...it's alway fun to find new things for Seth to eat.

Saturday afternoon we went to a pumpkin festival held in our subdivision. It was a pretty nice setup. There was a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, story time, a magic show and a play in the hay area. Our 2 yr old LOVED it! He's an interesting one...I call him an old soul. He has never been one to run around and be out of control (yes...I know he is still two). He needs to ease into a situation and check it out. He is quite the observer. Once he is comfortable with the situation he goes full throttle - this he gets from his Dad. I'm the fly by the seat of their pants girl and my husband is the analytical one. I think both qualities are equally good.

Sunday started early for me, I went to Galveston to help my friend Nicole set up her jewelry booth for Artoberfest. Fall decided to arrive and it was a rainy and on the chilly side. Not complaining too much because mid-60's are definitely welcomed over mid-90's in Oct. The boys to the opportunity to spend some time together in the morning and when I came home our family had grown by one! Let us all welcome NEMO...our new beta fish. "Oh...Daddy"! Seth loves the fish and it is exciting to watch him look and talk to him...or her...but we'll go with him for now.

Our feature film Sunday afternoon was the Little Mermaid. We have a theatre room in our home that consists of a 106 inch screen and we have started a Wayne Family tradition with watching movies Sunday afternoon complete with popcorn and goobers, mixed (I prefer raisinettes). So far we have watched "Toy Story", "The Incredibles", "The Little Mermaid". Seth LOVES IT, although he does tend to freak out when Ursula becomes 106 inches.

I'm off to run 6 or 7 miles today...I'm ticked that I have to go home first, I forgot my running stuff when I left the house this morning at 5am! Prolly something to do with being sleep deprived. I may normally put the run off until tomorrow but the weather is too nice. Wish me luck...here's to running the longest ever in my running career.

"You're a Daisy if you do..."

So last I posted I was getting ready for a 5K. Not ready early enough evidently, meaning I was told by my friend it started at 7:15a so I pulled in the parking lot at 6:59...needless to say when the race started my friend and I were still in the parking lot...never a dull moment around here. So we sprinted to the table hoping for a chip, nope...great! Long story short I practically sprinted the first mile and as a result finished with a new personal record! I really makes a difference when the temperature is twenty degrees less and no where near the upper 90's! I guess I should also credit the whole training thing.

So...a friend sent this to me today, not sure where it came from but I had to share in order to get the word out to others who may feel weak:

Okay, it is official. We are being ripped off. There are officially no new ideas out in the fashion world today. Ladies, in case you haven't been to the mall in awhile.......stretch pants are back. If you are reading this and this 2 letter word combo has never been on your tongue before.........you are too young to understand my soap box diatribe (is that redundant?) and you are dismissed. Reasons 1- 5 stretch pants are a bad idea:
1. If you wore it the first time around......DO NOT DO IT twice. I am urging you not to give it a
second thought. I mean it, not even the cute ones with Madonna lace around the ankles......

2. I don't care if you still have great legs....say this with me, "I am not 13 anymore, I am not 13
anymore.

3. What would Stacy and Clinton say? Always be on the look out for cameras.

4. Many of my 30 - something - friends are in shape and look fantastic....I am well aware I do
not. I give in to nostalgia way to much in my wardrobe as it is (2 words: scrunchie and vest) to
be stuffing myself like a sausage into pencil thin lycra based pants that will show my "I had a
kid body"

5. Okay here is the big guns of my speech........Have you been to wal-mart lately? Look around,
my friend, take a long hard look. There is a woman buying a can of aqua net and a Billy Rae
Cyrus cd just over there.....and what is she wearing? ...................STRECH PANTS

"He gets up...she gets up...we all get up...It'll be Anarchy"

So...it has happened. I gave in...and decided to start one of these things. Why you ask??? You probably didn't but I'll assume you did because I can. Cause everyone else is doing it??? Probably! My husband has one, my best friends have theirs and I am adicted to dooce.com...oh my gosh that woman is my freakin hero! I think we share the same thoughts. So what the heck. My hat is officially in the ring. I don't have high expectations...just documenting thoughts and goings on in my life right now. OH! I love movies so my titles will always correspond with a movie that fits my mood of the day. Feel free to guess the title! I should point out I am from the south...you may have already figured that out. I know how to read, write and spell...but this is my freakin blog so I reserve the right to misspell words use slang and incoherant sentences as often as I see fit. Whoo...better now! Enjoy

I commence running two miles in about thirty minutes. I'm training for a half marathon! What the heck am I thinking? I thought the only running I would be doing would be when I was being chased. Scary how weight loss can make you do anything when you start seeing results! I had a baby a little over two years ago and I've never lost 15 lbs of my pregancy weight...of course eating and excerising are tried and true solutions to the 15 lbs issue but who wants to do it the hard way. Anyhoo...I have a co-worker who has been running and after three months...she looked great. Being an athelete...aging...back problems...ailments (getting old sucks) and time were always my excuses. So decided to start with baby steps and tried Yoga. LOVE IT! Yoga helped my back problems and enabled me to start running so my friend pressured...I mean convinced me to run a half marathon. I committed myself and although I hate running...I love the "runners high" AND I have so much energy. Enough of the weight loss commercial but it freakin works. Follow an 18 week 1/2 marathon training schedule and you'll get that last 15 off! One more thing...Campbell's Chunky Veggie soup has 110 calories per serving and there is 2 servings in one huge can! Great dinner! Not too heavy after a run and hello!!! Filled up with only 220 calories...sign me up!

Since I have running on the brain...anyone that is thinking about running or is an avid runner has to get the new iPOD NANO and the running chip thingy. Freakin awesome. Records your workouts...talks to you...you can monitor your pace and time with "the voice". I call it that because in the middle of my workout the NANO talks to me and tells me how long I've been running and if I want more detailed information it will tell me my pace and distance. I really need to name "the voice". Something sexy...I'll have to think about that one. Must do it by Saturday. I have a 5K I'm running in...a little nervous but I'm excited that it will be about 20 degrees cooler than when I normally run. I reckon I can gain some time too!

Lastly, Grey's tonight! Seriously! LOVE IT! I can't tell you how many times those episodes have hit home...no...not the panties but wow! McDreamy and McSteamy! HOT-TY!! My mouth fell open when McSteamy walked out of the bathroom...first because oh my gosh was he hot then...OH NO HE DIDN'T! Best show ever.

My Top three shows: Grey's, Studio 60, Lost!!!

Until tomorrow!