I had an entry all written last Monday – and as I went to post it, the internet pooped out on me. I got annoyed – because when technology doesn’t work, it is clearly cause for a tantrum. I went back and read it and was slightly disappointed. Real boring. So I’m actually glad that it didn’t post. Thanks for having crap internet, Aspen – sometimes I appreciate you cutting corners.
It’s the beginning of week four of D2D4. Three LSD’s in the books and 6 more practice runs before the big run. This past weekend was 6 miles, and it went pretty well – despite the fact that it was 30 degrees when we started at 5:10 am. I think by the time we finished running it had warmed up to like 40, but still. Brr. This Saturday is 8-mile… which means I obviously need to brush up on my Eminem so I can have a good run. And then later – I can win a freestyle rap competition. Obviously. But back to the running – I need to do my weekly workouts and runs… doing one run a week isn’t going to get me in shape. I wish it would – but alas, that is not the case. I also wish I could eat and drink whatever I want and never workout but still have a rockin bod. Apparently that’s not how it works. So I will work on eating better, working out consistently, and not making up excuses. I know that getting a workout in before work will make me feel good – I just have to get my ass up. So my 5 am alarm that went off today, immediately got shut off. So did my 6 am alarm. Finally decided to roll out of bed at 6:45 so I could get up and make my coffee, pack my lunch, and get ready for a double shift of work today. But tomorrow – no excuse. Who cares that I’m getting home at nearly 11 pm? No one. I need to just man up and get to class. I’m paying for it – and I don’t need to be wasting my money. Running is free – as well as my gym membership from working here. But the one I’m actually PAYING FOR, is the one I should be going to on a regular basis. So the note I’m putting on my mirrors when I get home – NO EXCUSES. I’ll keep you updated on the status of my non-excuses. This could be fun.
I’m finally moved into my place – and actually have decorations on the walls. It doesn’t look like a squatter lives there now. FINALLY. I also made my first BIG purchase last week – a new TV! I listened to all of your advice, ignored some, and did some research. I had a shopping buddy to assist me in the process of what to get, what not to get, etc. and ended up with a 40 inch Phillips Smart TV. Target (of all places) was having a temporary price cut on it and I actually felt comfortable buying this one. Maybe it’s because it’s from Target, and you could sell me nearly ANYTHING from Target – or maybe it was the fact that it was a “smart” TV and I thought I would be smart enough to use it. So far so good – it hooks up to my wireless nicely and I’ve watched three seasons of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It’s much nicer than watching on my laptop – plus I can now sit on Pinterest AND watch my shows, all at the same time! Technology is fun. When it works. And when it doesn’t work, I want to go Office Space on that piece of crap machine. Damn it feels good to be a gangsta.
This weekend I had roughly a 6-hour long conversation with a lovely friend. I roadtripped down south to Arispe (it’s a legit town, there’s a bar AND a church) to spend some time before this lovely lady becomes a mama – any day now J It felt nice to take some time off from my busy life to spend some time with my long distance partner in crime. Not so much anymore – after baby things will have to change. Lame. I’m not sure why everyone is getting married and having babies… BORING! Just kidding friends… I love you all J We talked books, drama, TV shows, and shared a pizza. Just like old times – minus the wine. These are fun talks though… love having phone dates and day dates with my friends that I haven’t seen in a while. The saying is absolutely true – “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Even if I don’t see these awesome friends of mine the way I used to, I still love them when they’re away. And then when I see them again, it’s like we just saw each other. That’s true friendship. I love my friends. Have I said that before? Maybe once or twice… maybe.
I currently have a list going of little things to do as the weather gets warmer. I’m so sick of this stupid weather – I need to get OUT and spend some time in the great outdoors. So here is my next project for you, dear readers. I’d like suggestions of things to do OUTSIDE, and places to visit where I’m able to spend time out of the air conditioning (and at this point – the damn heated indoors.) So any outdoor things – I’m ready to hear what you’ve all got to say. I’d also like suggestions for indoor things that I may not have thought of – like an art exhibit, concerts, etc. But please – lots and lots of suggestions J
One more thing I ask of you on this brisk Monday evening… your favorite book. I’ve got an ongoing list of books I want to read, but am always looking to lengthen and expand that list. I’ve got genres that are my “go-to’s” (remember Kayla – they will NEVER know what that means) and I’m also terrible at judging books by their covers. I know – a TERRIBLE thing to do, but sometimes the cover speaks for the book. So – another thing for you to do for me. I’m really excited to see what my avid, loyal readers like to read J
IT’S QUOTE TIME! I know you’ve been waiting for it. I try not to direct these toward a specific group, but today it seems as if this is meant for my generation of girls. Boys too I suppose, but mostly for the girls. We are at the age where our friends are “growing up” at different rates, and sometimes it feels like we are lagging behind. Maybe it’s because we haven’t bought a house, gotten engaged, bought a pet, have an awesome career, purchased a car, etc. Maybe it’s because we’ve had a major setback in our lives. Maybe it’s because we don’t have a clear goal of what we want to be when we “grow up.” I know many times I’ve said that I’m “faking” being a grown up, or I can hardly take care of my cat so how am I going to start a family. I also don’t know how many times I’ve heard “I need to get married and have kids, I’m getting to that age.” Sometimes my life isn’t as “together” as I’d like it to be – but ya know what? Oh well. One of these days I’ll be a real life, true adult, but until then – meh. I’m going to enjoy it. I saw this quote and it made me smile and relax a little bit. Abby Larson – founder and editor of Style Me Pretty – explains “life” right now for me, pretty damn perfectly.
“Breathe, my friend. You are not old, you are young. You are not a mess, you are normal. Extraordinary, perhaps. In the blink of an eye your life will change. And it will continue to change for decades to come. Enjoy it, embrace it… be grateful for the ride. You are not old, you are young. And faith will get you everywhere. Just you wait.”
So that’s where my head is these days. I’m only 26 – I’m still in my mid-20s, not “mid-to-late-20s” and I still have time to play. I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, but I have faith that I’ll figure it out. I haven’t found my niche yet… but I will. It may not be this year – it may not be in five years. But it will happen. My one goal in life is to be happy. I want to live happily ever after, with whatever my life is. When I am truly happy with everything in my life, I’ll know. And I won’t be able to stop smiling.
So have some faith. Your life isn’t over if you haven’t figured out where to go next. It is just the beginning of a wonderful, beautiful, crazy adventure. Enjoy it. Relish in it. Grow from it.
Hanging by a moment,
S
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