Yesterday we celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary with a couple of friends who were celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. 40 years of combined marriage bliss and it couldn't have been any sweeter. We went to this rocking restaurant in St. Louis Park in Minneapolis called A Wok In The Park. The food was fantastic, the company amazing and getting out and about was well worth it. I think that we are ready to get back to "normal" life here in our house, so I will be up at 6:30 for a much needed gym appearance.
What are you doing with this last few weeks on summer until fall really arrives?
9/18/11
9/14/11
I Didn't Fall Out of the Boat
My big brother got married, Dru and I celebrated 2 years of marriage, I started a new job, I was in CA 3 times in the past month and the last time was for almost 2 weeks and I suck at taking pictures...
That super long run on sentence pretty much defines the past 2 months of my life and I am finally getting back into the swing of things. I realize that I have neglected this blog but if you could see the messy state that my house is in and the emptiness of my refrigerator and the amount of laundry that needs to get done you would understand why…
I wrote those 2 paragraphs yesterday. And I am now proud to say that my refrigerator is now full, the laundry is finished and my closet is ½ cleaned out. Amazing how some motivation and non-procrastination can help a girl out.
And with that, I’m back to getting stuff done. And I do have some pictures from a beautiful/fun white water rafting trip that we took before the wedding. So much fun!
9/1/11
We're gonna have a good day
I wrote this while on an airplane yesterday. I am now safe and sound at my parents summer house drinking coffee and watching the today show with my mommy.
We're gonna have a good day…This is the song that keeps playing in my head, and it couldn’t be more true. If you were with us on our wedding day (almost 2 years ago) you know that this is the song that we walked out to as husband and wife. Now, two years later, we embark on a new journey. I am currently on an airplane home to be a part of my big brothers wedding. Big things are happening and I couldn’t be more excited.
Yesterday (August 30, 2011) was my last day as a marketing specialist at my old job. Some of you might call me crazy for resigning (this sounds much better than quitting), but I am here to tell you to follow your dreams. Do something that makes you happy and don’t just stay somewhere because you are too lazy to do something else. If you aren’t happy – for God’s sake, GET THE F OUT! Now! It isn’t worth it. You only live once and dedicating 2.5, 5 or 10 years to a job that you don’t love isn’t worth it. I knew that I wasn’t happy a while ago, I would dread getting up in the morning and the tasks became much more menial and less rewarding. I wasn’t doing something that I was passionate about, and I wasn’t able to incorporate the things that I was passionate about into my role. Yes, I did have a pretty cushy life. I worked from home and had some great connections and didn’t have to commute. I made pretty good money and we moved to Minnesota for my job. But you know what? I’ve already found something else. Something that I LOVE. Something that I will tell you more about later.
This summer has been the summer of traveling, and as I mentioned, I am on an airplane on my way to CA (for the 3rd time this month J)
I can’t wait to spend time with friends and family for the next 1.5 weeks, but most of all – I can’t wait to be a part of my brother and Kyla’s special day. I couldn’t have hand picked a better sister in law or wife for my brother and I know that they will be incredibly happy.
Expect much more from me in the near future. I’m back to blogging and will probably be doing so poolside for the next week.
8/15/11
Change
My mom reminded me of something the other day that I think we all should recognize. I don't know exactly who said it, or the exact words but I now have this posted in my office.
Happiness shouldn't be just a final destination, it should be a way of living life.
This couldn't be more true! I've been making some changes in my life and I am so excited for the whole journey and have promised to take more time to "smell the roses".
I've been consistent in my weight loss and eating healthy and running, spending more time volunteering and focusing on others, working on our marriage and connecting with Dru more often (I haven't always been the nicest person), resigning from my job and looking for something that truly makes me happy, and to top it all off - seeing friends I haven't seen in a long time.
I can't wait to spend time in California this weekend and reconnect. I can't believe that it has been almost 2 years and I am SO ready to celebrate a beautiful wedding and spend time in the city with 2 of my favorite ladies.
8/9/11
A New Day
Everyday that we wake up we have the opportunity to seize the day, or let it be the same old, same old. I've decided to seize the day, each and every day from now on. The question that you probably have, and one that I have been asking myself a lot lately, "Why haven't you been doing this all along?"
I'm happy, and I will never again accept not being happy. Life is short, way too short to wake up each and everyday with nothing but the promise and drive to let TODAY be that day, the day that you decide or at least realize that you deserve to be happy.
I know that I am being vague about what is going on, but I assure you that things are all good in the neighborhood. Dru and I are still VERY happily married, and I love waking up with him each and every day. Stan and Molly are doing fantastic, and I am getting ready to lace up my running shoes and hit the pavement before the rest of the day begins. It is a cool 65 degrees here this morning and I have an urge and a need to run, and run fast.
So ask yourself this question "Am I Happy?" If the answer is "NO!" Please, for your sake and mine, do something about it!
7/25/11
Accountability
I have decided that I am going to start blogging about my workouts to keep me accountable to myself. I haven't really had time to actually blog about fun stuff, and I hope to do so soon. Summertime has me out in the sun when it isn't 102 degrees and really humid reading books and soaking up the sun.
I have read quite a few books this summer and I currently can't put down "The Help" Such a great book and I can't wait to see the movie when it comes out. I hope that it is just as good as the book.
This morning my gym partner had to be at the gym at 6 instead of our normal 6:30 am. She is crazy enough to be entertaining 4 kids today...Only one of which belongs to her. Crazy lady!
Last night I decided that I would run to the gym this morning and I texted that idea to Tanja before I could take it back. I Google mapped the distance from my house to the gym and I got 1.7 miles...Totally doable as a morning warm-up before I got to the gym. At 5:50 this morning I strapped on my running shoes, my Nike+ app and Iphone and off I went. I quickly realized that those 1.7 miles really was 2.79 miles, and it isn't as cool outside as one would hope it to be at 6am in Minnesota.
Running with a destination in mind, and a friend waiting for you and cheering you on to get there safe makes running a lot easier. I ran a pretty steady 9:30 mile for almost 3 miles which is pretty good for me. I just started really liking running about a month or 2 ago and I am gearing up to run a 10K in September.
Now it is back to the daily grind. I wasn't feeling well on Friday so I took a sick day to recoup which means that Monday is going to be even busier!
I have read quite a few books this summer and I currently can't put down "The Help" Such a great book and I can't wait to see the movie when it comes out. I hope that it is just as good as the book.
This morning my gym partner had to be at the gym at 6 instead of our normal 6:30 am. She is crazy enough to be entertaining 4 kids today...Only one of which belongs to her. Crazy lady!
Last night I decided that I would run to the gym this morning and I texted that idea to Tanja before I could take it back. I Google mapped the distance from my house to the gym and I got 1.7 miles...Totally doable as a morning warm-up before I got to the gym. At 5:50 this morning I strapped on my running shoes, my Nike+ app and Iphone and off I went. I quickly realized that those 1.7 miles really was 2.79 miles, and it isn't as cool outside as one would hope it to be at 6am in Minnesota.
Running with a destination in mind, and a friend waiting for you and cheering you on to get there safe makes running a lot easier. I ran a pretty steady 9:30 mile for almost 3 miles which is pretty good for me. I just started really liking running about a month or 2 ago and I am gearing up to run a 10K in September.
Now it is back to the daily grind. I wasn't feeling well on Friday so I took a sick day to recoup which means that Monday is going to be even busier!
7/14/11
Time - Or Lack Of
Blogging has taken a back burner lately and I think that it is for a few different reasons...None of which are really that exciting but I feel the need to explain myself and try to get back in my blogging groove.
1. It is finally summertime in Minnesota. There is sunshine rays to catch and soak into my body - a girl's gotta get her tan on and many of my free hours are spent outside in the sun.
2. I have a new workout plan. Every morning of the week is dedicated to fitness. I have been working out since May and couldn't be happier. I ran a 5K on July 4th and have a 10K on the books for Sept. I have found that I love working out and have a great workout partner that goes to the gym with me every morning.
3. I feel great. Life has been good and I love spending time with my family and friends. Busy days and nights don't leave much time for blogging.
4. Now that I think about it - I don't think my blogging will improve until after Sept. I am going back to Cali 3 times in August and September and I am SOO excited to get to spend time with friends and family and celebrate the weddings of 3 amazing people. I am sad that I don't get to go to 2 other weddings (one was last weekend and one is this weekend) but a girl only has so much time off and so many airline miles available...right? Ughh I wish that I had TIME and more Money but don't we all?
That's all for now, Lunch is calling my name and Molly (who still continues to poop on my desk) and Stan need attention.
1. It is finally summertime in Minnesota. There is sunshine rays to catch and soak into my body - a girl's gotta get her tan on and many of my free hours are spent outside in the sun.
2. I have a new workout plan. Every morning of the week is dedicated to fitness. I have been working out since May and couldn't be happier. I ran a 5K on July 4th and have a 10K on the books for Sept. I have found that I love working out and have a great workout partner that goes to the gym with me every morning.
3. I feel great. Life has been good and I love spending time with my family and friends. Busy days and nights don't leave much time for blogging.
4. Now that I think about it - I don't think my blogging will improve until after Sept. I am going back to Cali 3 times in August and September and I am SOO excited to get to spend time with friends and family and celebrate the weddings of 3 amazing people. I am sad that I don't get to go to 2 other weddings (one was last weekend and one is this weekend) but a girl only has so much time off and so many airline miles available...right? Ughh I wish that I had TIME and more Money but don't we all?
That's all for now, Lunch is calling my name and Molly (who still continues to poop on my desk) and Stan need attention.
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