Sunday Brunch

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Went out to meet my old co-workers & friends for brunch this morning. It was a fun time, though (1) depressing that I had to say that there've been no improvements on the job front, (2) seeing the pics!!

I am excited that I am close to running a 5K (not walking it!!) but I have to get the food in control to see weight changes :) I'll try not to get depressed today and instead feel good that I saw my friends and socialized.

My boyfriend & I are going to take our dog to the dog beach, so maybe a little sun and activity will help turn my mood :)

  

Runner 5!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I'm a big fan of the Zombies, Run! application and I'm starting with the 5K Training program. It's been very helpful for me (4 weeks in!)... I'm goal-oriented and the fact that there's something different happening each time, characters, storyline etc... it makes the time fly by and I'm eager for the next workout. It's not too distracting, or too mellow... I think it's a good mix.
I've been so enamored that I bought a "Runner 5" t-shirt online :) I'll be sporting that to the gym for motivation (and for anyone else who gets the reference).

I am excited to run outdoors next month (it's been treadmill running thus far).

P.S. Today I had strawberries & whipped cream for a snack and it was perfectly refreshing!
Unfortunately I just had two white chocolate macadamia nut cookies just now... but the rest of the day was decent. Oh well, tomorrow's a new day.

  

Balancing Everyone

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Today my dad was much more supportive and happy for me & my boyfriend for buying a new house :) It's an exciting big step and it's nice that he put aside the whole "engagement/ marriage" conversation and just focused on the great find. My mom & sister were happy too!

Unfortunately I had a whole new set of issues with my brother - turns out he's feeling a little "out of the loop" since he hasn't even met the boyfriend yet (we've been together for over 2yrs) and we're taking big steps and talking about marriage etc...
I see his point, but I don't like the way he goes about things.... all in all, it's been a weird "down" few weeks... despite the excitement of finding a new place.

Family is so much drama, and adding in-laws to the mix... it just seems that no matter how much you try, you're always rubbing SOMEONE the wrong way. It's just tiring. No wonder people become secluded when they get married... it's just easier to deal with your own drama than worrying about everyone else's!!

Anyway... that's what I've been dealing with....
On the food/ exercise front... I've been doing great with exercise... it's been a month of 3x/ week running on the treadmill and I'm progressing along nicely!!! I'm running for much longer distances and I know I'll be running that 5K next month with no issues :)
Food wise I haven't done much to eat healthy lately... but yesterday I got tired of crappy food and had salmon & salad for dinner. I DID feel better, so I hope this is a trend with me :)

  

Pressure!

Monday, May 13, 2013

We finally found a house my b/f and I loved and put in an offer!
I was excited and told my parents (even though we don't have it yet!!) but all I got was a lot of pressure from my dad to be engaged or married.

My boyfriend is the kind that takes his time with decisions... if you pressure him, he just gets tense and frazzled and you don't get any closer to the decision (he probably clams up more). SO... I'm not about to pressure him on this topic! but it's upsetting to get all this pressure from my dad... it's not like it's MY say on when we get engaged!
Plus honestly, do I want to PRESSURE him to propose?! not exactly romantic :) lol

I am fine with our relationship - I moved back to FL because we are a strong couple, we ARE going to be engaged, it's only been 2yrs of dating (but my dad is nervous cause I'm 35 and he doesn't want me to lose out on kids), and my b/f wants to buy a house for US... all great moves, and nothing to be nervous about.

The conversation just added a knot in my heart cause it's upsetting to hear the talk and still be content with where we are in our relationship.

  

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*RENEAT* 5/13/2013 3:18PM

Sounds like you both have a lot on your plate with a new house and all. It'll happen when the time is right. Don't let your Dad upset you - he just wants to see you happy and secure, which for his generation includes marriage. It sounds to me that you ARE happy and secure so that is all that matters for now. Congrats on the new house! Report Inappropriate Comment

Trucking Along!

Monday, May 06, 2013

I had to skip 2 out of 3 of last week's workouts because I was so sick... so I was NOT in the mood to go workout today... but I was curious about the next workout on my Zombie App, plus I figured I was bored and not motivated, so the workout WOULD motivate me and improve my mood! And it did :) :)

I made a delicious Sheppard's Pie for dinner and am quite proud of myself all around. It's been a good day.

  

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JACQUELINEJO 5/6/2013 10:17PM

Glad you're doing better this week and way to go for getting your workout in! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCRAPPINPOLLY 5/6/2013 9:16PM

Good for you! It's always difficult to go back once you've missed. But, you passed the first hurdle! Keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMMY_22 5/6/2013 9:15PM

I'm glad that you had a good day! Report Inappropriate Comment