Today, I registered for my very first Half Marathon! 3 weeks to go!!!

I just went running, in SHORTS!I had some tension to relieve, and did I ever! I ran a personal best 5Km, of 31:20 (previous PB of 32:00)!!! It was definielty not a negative split, as I pushed myself hard going out, but it was just what i needed! WoooooHoooo!

Not wanting to jinx things, but I’m hoping that the sun peaking out is a good omen of things to come today!I can’t get out for a noon hour run as I am doublebooked over lunch. Not sure if I’ll get it in after work either.Here’s hoping that the sun sticks around and touches the … Read more

Tonight I’m actually hoping for a dreamless sleep. I want to wake up feeling completely refreshed and alive! (If only I could rmember the last refreshing night’s sleep I’ve had!)

I was speaking with a coworker about the merits of journaling / self-expression exercises in comparison to actual therapy. She’s a Social Worker, I’m planning to become one.Anyway, she has this great outlook on self-analysis, and creativity, and recommended a book with exercises to complete. I’m going to start with it tonight.I doubt you’ll see … Read more

Tuesdays and Thursdays start extra early in this house. With no power most of last evening (it was out when I got home from work, came back on for about an hour, then went out again untl the wee hours of the morning), I have to scramble to pack lunches for the girls and still … Read more