Author: marathonmelissa

I’m so quirky

I was tagged by the lovely Elizabeth at this-incredible-journey to list 5 of my quirks. In no particular order:

  1. I don’t like condiments on food. I don’t put syrup on my pancakes, ketchup on my fries, gravy on mashed potatoes. I don’t put much on burgers or hot dogs either. 
  2. I like routine. A lot. If I deviate from my morning or night routines I can forget to do things like put on deodorant or brush my teeth. The struggle is real.
  3. I notice peoples catch-phrases or overuse of words and tend to fixate on them. For example, my co-worker says “piece” and “process” ALL THE TIME. That’s all I can hear when she’s talking. Other co-workers now say those words constantly too. I keep a running tally of how many times they’re said during meetings.
  4. I tend to eat the same things over and over again. I eat my avocado wraps (a whole grain wrap, avocado, shredded cheese, spinach, low-cal honey mustard dressing and sunflower seeds) several times a week. It’s fast and easy. 
  5. I have to fall asleep on my right side. Even if I’m sharing the bed with someone else and they are facing me. It might be awkward, especially since I sleep in an eye-mask! 😉

I’m tagging lindsaydoeslife running-matt runningshew and xfitlibrarian

Things And Such

First of all, thank you for all the lovely comments yesterday. I adore you all. 🙂

Other randomness in my life:

  • The conference I’m going to in Orlando is having an “All White Party” (we’re supposed to wear all white) I feel like its a little awkward to have a party like that?! But my friends had a going away party with the same theme a few weeks ago. This outfit may be repeated. I feel like I look pretty sassy.
  • The sunsets in Nebraska this time of year are pure GOLD. I’m a real big fan. The sky is on fire.
  • I put my business card in the fishbowl at a local Mexican eatery. I won lunch for two. I knew those business cards were good for something! I love their chips and guac. You know what I’m getting for lunch!
  • I met one of my older brother’s co-workers the other day. He knew I had worked at the TV Station and said that he felt like meeting me was like meeting a celebrity! It kinda made me miss the news…but then not at all.
  • My boss told us yesterday that not only will we take Friday July 3rd off for the Independence day holiday, but we will also take Thursday July 2nd off as well! She thinks we need a break before things really ramp up this summer with projects and our conference planning. I have the best boss!!
  • There’s a chance one of us could go to Rotterdam (The Netherlands) or Istanbul for work next summer. Best job ever or best job ever??

Happy Tuesday friends!

So…yeah…

I thought I could sneak that in there! You guys don’t miss a thing, do you??

So remember the man friend I told you about earlier this month? Well, things are good. Really good. I’m talking relationship/boyfriend/girlfriend-kind of good here. It just kind of happened. I’m incredibly happy about it too. He introduced me as his girlfriend to a couple of people and while that word would normally send me spiraling into freak out and run away mode, but this time was different. It felt good, felt right. We talked about it later and agreed that yes, we’re in a relationship, I’m his girlfriend, and he’s my boyfriend. And instead of being totally freaked out, I’m good with it. Progress, people! 🙂

I don’t know what the future holds, but right now, I’m happy. It’s not hard. I’m not stressed out about him or texts or things like that. It’s easy with him. And I think that’s how it should be. 🙂

Also, Brooke-I will send you so many pictures! You probably need your own wand too, right??!! You know I will drink a butterbeer for you!

Holy Humidity Batman!

  • At 6:30 this morning it was 76 degrees…it felt like 80! I was dripping with sweat when I finished my run. It felt awesome.
  • I spent Friday-Sunday in the pool. I regret nothing.
  • My roommate got a dog. He’s a German Shepherd mix and he hates me. As in hadn’t barked or growled until he met me, but then about ripped my head off! He was home alone and under the kitchen table when I got home last night. He started growling at me when I walked into the kitchen. I’m supposed to let him out this afternoon. I don’t want to lose a finger in the process.
  • My boyfriend gave me his selfie stick for the wedding I went to this weekend and my nephews got ahold of it after church yesterday morning. I found this gem (and several others!) on my phone. I adore those boys.
  • I leave for Orlando on Wednesday. Thursday is Harry Potter World, Friday and Saturday I actually have to work…and then Sunday we’re going to the Magic Kingdom! I can’t wait!! Vacation baby! It’s going to be hot and humid in Florida–I think I’m going to pack a lot of running clothes-at least they’ll wick the sweat away! 

Happy Monday Friends!