Wow...

It is only Tuesday and it has been a crazzzzzzzy week!  Can I go home for the rest of the week please?  

Sunday was awesome... went to my church for the first time a w h i l e.  And, now I remember why I love it there so much!  I think I will go back next week!

That phrase, "I will try anything once..."  should always include "and I'll keep going, if I like it."  The end.  ;-)

I've been trying so hard to be good and not drink soda... but I have failed.  I've already had a soda this week, and at the rate this week is going, I'll probably have another one!  On the plus side, I did have a salad for lunch yesterday- which made me feel happy!  

This morning I woke up at 8 AM and it was 88 degrees in my house...  lovely for an OCD person... disgusting for one that hates the heat!  I need it to cool down so I can start running outside again... this whole triple-digit thing is just not working for me!! 

Sunday :)

Sunday Stats
Current Mood: Exhuasted
Goal: To spend less money eating out... planning on bringing my lunch to work three times this week
Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes, despite what our heart wants, we must be smart and choose the "right" thing...

Last weekend I went to Palm Springs... it was pretty fun!  Here is the recap: hiking is NOT as bad as I once thought (I would actually be down to do it again!), I am not capable of cleaning up someone else's puke (Thank-you Michael), and being a girl rocks! (3 girls, 34 drinks, bill = $10)

So, on the way home from Palm Springs, my girlfriends and I witnessed a pretty bad car accident.  We were probably a quarter mile away from this car when it slammed into the center divider on the freeway.  Of course, we freaked out, pulled over in front of the accident, and called 911.  The first fire truck on the scene happened to be a truck that was transporting prisoners who clean up the side of the freeway!  Haha!  Of course it was.  There we were, 3 girls, literally just chilling in the middle of the freeway, being whistled at and oggled by prisoners.  It would only happen to us.  What makes me a little sad is that we were the only people who stopped to try and help this man in the car accident.  3 20-something-year-old women were the only ones who had the time to stop?  That's just sad.

I did some lunges on Friday while @ the gym... haven't done those in a while... WOW my ass hurt yesterday!  Then, to add insult to injury, I went to the gym yesterday and did stairs for 30 min... needless to say, I am quite sore this morning!!  Haha!

K, it's been real... Off to have lunch with the bro!  Peace!

Yoga

I Yoga'd last night.  Or did I do Yoga?  When I was doing it, was I Yoga-ing?  Whatever.  It was crazy.  Let me just say, I spent more time in the Downward Dog position, then I ever cared to... 

Then... Mark, the cool dude who was instructing our class, got a little crazy... we were working on "balance" and "flexibility."  I can now tell you that I have very little flexibility in the way Mark was posing me... and even less balance.  It was quite comical.  There I was in the back of the room, between Renata and Jennifer... in the Eagle Pose.  Though NOT nearly was graceful as this lady... and not nearly as pink either.  I was kinda loving watching the people around me attempt this one too... hilarious.  And then there was the man next to Jennifer who sounded like he was about to have an orgasm... I was trying to be calm and find my inner balance... the man and his noises were not helping!

Personally, my favorite was Child's Pose.  This is the pose that we were to return to if we felt that our bodies needed to rest.  If a pose was to difficult or strenuous, Mark would remind us that Child's Pose was always an option.  So... there I laid, face down, for half the class.  Haha... just kidding! I actually rocked it!  I am so down for next weeks class.  It was amazing.  

At the end, as we laid there, face up, eyes closed, in the dark dance gym, surrendering our bodies to gravity (Mark, I thought that was natural- it's called getting old) Mark gave us some words of wisdom.  

"If you are having trouble breathing through your nose in this pose, open your mouth slightly so breathing is easier.  (Really?  Duh.  Thanks, Mark.)  Now, take these last few moments to review your life's journey.  Accept where you are, and work on bringing positivity to your life.  Place a positive exression on your face (as I laid there with a retarded smile on my face, in the dark)- and now in your heart.  Take the positivity with you for the rest of the evening, and your week, and your life (wow... for life??  That is a big committment for me Mark, let's just focus on the evening...)"  

So, in closing, I say Namaste, which means That which is of God in me sees that which is of God in you.

Good luck on finding your inner peace this week :) 

If it's Love

Laboring on labor day was NOT an idea that appealed to me yesterday when I got up.  However... IF you must labor on labor day... it should at least be fun!  This is my fantastic office, living it up during a luncheon :)

Vampires Suck.  Yes they do.  So did the movie.  Funny-ish, but glad I didn't pay full price.

  

If it's Love is a GREAT song by Train... check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxWK3qACDGk

 "If it's love, and we decided that its forever, no one else could do it better.  If it's love, and we're two birds of a feather, then the rest is just whatever."  Aren't those great lyrics??  That is a beautiful mindset!  "The rest is just whatever..."  Love it!  Totally reminds me to take a step back and look at things simply, worry about only the important things, because the rest IS just "whatever."

Oh Monday... How I loathe thee

I used to be a coffee drinker... then I realized how much I truly hate the stuff.  It's dark and bitter and makes your breath reek.  It stains your teeth.  It gives me indigestion.  And, caffeine is not good for someone who, already, can't sleep.  Anyway... all that to say- some mornings should be coffee mornings... and today is one of them.  Last night I slept somewhere between 45 and 60 minuets.  I stuck my ipod in my ears, selected the "CALM" playlist, and proceeded to listen to the same list over and over and over (realizing about 3 hours in, I NEED to find some new songs for the ipod!)

I ran yesterday.  It was beautiful.  Just a 4 mile run, @ the gym, on the treadmill.  I did a mile and a half straight through to warm up, a mile of hill training (because that is what kicked my ass during my last race), and ended with a mile and a half of sprint training.  I felt good, but OH MY did my legs feel it later that afternoon!  

I have an issue when I go to the gym.  I hate sweating.  I think its disgusting.  When I'm running or cycling and I start to sweat to the point where you can see it through my clothes I freak out.  Matt is always telling me "it's okay... at the gym you are supposed to sweat!  It is actually a good thing."  Well, my darling Matthew... I beg to differ.  Sweat is gross.  And it smells.  Speaking of smelling... I was running between two men yesterday... the man on the left brought a smile to my face.  He was hot.  The good kind of hot.  Sexy- hot.  And, he smelled GOOD.  I don't know what cologne he was wearing, but dude... it worked!  Too bad he was married.  The other man, the one on the right, did not smell good.  I don't understand how someone can work out, smell the way they do, and not get embarrassed and go home.  It baffles me.  

Lastly, for today.  What is point of having a deadline if no one follows it?  Is it more like a suggestion?  If there are no consequences and others have to work around the lateness and laziness of those in question, why set a deadline or timeframe in the first place?  Hmmmm???

Sunday Morning

Sunday Stats
Current Mood: Optimistic
Goal: ONE soda this week… ONLY
Weekly Wisdom: I can’t change how other people behave… but I can change how I react to the behavior of others

Busted a mission last night... the Orange Street Fair has become somewhat of a tradition for me.  Every year, Labor Day weekend, the city of Orange shuts down the round-a-bout at the intersection of Glassell and Chapman and they have food, drink, music, and shopping.  We discovered this Amazing event about 4 years ago and have been going back ever since.  But it isn't the amazingly delisious treats, the ice cold margaritas, the hot musicians, or the shopping that keeps us coming back.  It is a simple pleasure that has us addicted.  2 words.  Kettle Corn.  I know, I know, I know... lame right?  NOT!!  I've had my share of kettle corn, and I love the sweet and salty goodness... but the booth at the Orange Fair has, literally, THE BEST kettle corn in the world.  I am not kidding.

I have sleeping issues.  It sucks.  I've been dealing with it for about 2 years now, and last week I went to the doctor (again) to get help... the coversation went like this (and I quote)...

Dr: So Allison, What seems to be the problem?
Me: Well, I have this problem with my sleeping.  I don't do it.  Like ever.
Dr: Well, let's be real.  Obviously you sleep sometimes, because you are still alive.  (Thanks for being a smartass, Doctor, I really appreciate it)
Me: Ha. Ha. Ha.
Dr: So, tell me, what is it that you to do put yourself to sleep?
Me: Nyquil, Benadryl, or I drink half a bottle of wine (I was kidding about the wine)
Dr: Hmmmm...
***Awkward Silence***
Dr: Well...
***More awkward silence***
Dr: I have a little bit of an issue with one of those options (wait for it...) I think you should skip the wine.  (WHAT?!  But the drugs are okay???)  Alcohol has many other benefits, (really?  That is not what my high school health instructors preached) but sleeping isn't one of them.
Me: *Blank Stare*
Dr: So... if they Nyquil and Benadryl are working for you, (pats me on the knee like a 5 year old) I would stick with that!  And, maybe start working out in the mornings instead of afternoons.
End of converstaion

So... on the recomendation of my doctor, I'm skipping the booze and hitting the gym!  Peace!

My first blog!!

Hey all!  I am excited!  I've never had a blog before... so... this might be short-lived :-) 


Today is Saturday, tomorrow would be Sunday- first day of the week.  I am going to work on having 1 new goal every week.  Starting tomorrow I will work on limiting my soda consumtion to ONE per week... For those of you who know me, THAT might prove difficult, but I think in the long run it will be for the best.


Just discovered Meradith Andrews (on the recommendation of a friend) and I LOVE her music... It is so refreshing and pure!  I am also on a Sara Bareilles kick, listen to her everyday.  Maroon 5's new song "Misery" is a winner in my book, the music video is quite good too!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g6g2mvItp4 

I started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.  This book boasts "# 1 National Bestseller," so I have high hopes.  I also heard on the radio that they are making it into a movie next year... so I was looking forward to it.  However, the first 40 pages are working SO hard on setting up the setting and characters- that I am already lost and confused!  I will give it another try tonight, in hopes that it will get better... updates to come...