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My 8-year-old nephew texted me this picture today.
It’s of him and his little brothers playing at the park today. My sister-in-law took the picture.

So, he’s 8, he texts, he has a Bluetooth headset for his phone, and he also called me from the bus this morning on his way to school.

Basically, he’s already too cool for me.

Sigh.

Transformation Tuesday

I was scrolling through Facebook last night when I saw the photo on the left. My first thought was: “That girl kinda looks like me. That’s weird” Then, my next thought was, “Holy Crap! That girl IS me!”  Albeit, a “me” from 15ish years ago. A lifetime really.

I remember taking that picture. I remember feeling like this big, uncomfortable blob of a person next to all of these svelte little things I was spending that weekend with.

Today those feelings are mostly gone. I say mostly because, can you ever really get rid of them? Do you ever fully heal from the trauma that can happen when you’re overweight? I don’t know.

15 years later I’m healthy, happy, and so much more confident. I run, lift weights, bike, and am an all-around active person. Am I still a work in progress? Yes, without a doubt. I think I always will be. Will I keep working on becoming the best possible version of myself?

Absolutely.

No, I wasn’t involved in a fight with a wild animal.

No, there’s not some sexy backstory here. (Darn it!)

What really happened is this: I was helping my dad trim their mini dachshund’s nails when little Sophie (all 8.5 pounds of her!) freaked out and tried to climb on me, swiping my chest with her just-trimmed paw. She even drew blood! Thanks a lot Soph!

I have learned a valuable lesson: leave the nail trimming to the professionals. It’s less traumatic for everyone involved. (At least it is for me!)

Scenes from a pretty good weekend.

  • That first picture is an invitation for a wedding I got for a ceremony in Mexico this June. I REALLY want to go. How cool is that calligraphy? Aside from the extra “L”, it was perfect.
  • I baked this lemon-blueberry bread. It is a Pinterest recipe and I’ve made it before to raves. Make it. You’ll love it.
  • I ran 5 more easy miles today. They were on the treadmill as it was chilly and windy and I’m a wimp.
  • Then I FaceTimed with two-o-nine. That always makes my heart happy! I adore that girl. At some point in our conversations it ends up with us doing extreme close ups of our faces. I don’t know why. We just do it. I love that about our friendship! She gets my particular brand of crazy. 🙂
  • Are you looking for that love life update? Long story short, Friday night I got a text from a number I didn’t know. It was the friend and soon to be roommate of new guy (the guy I met at the wedding). He’s the one who called me “gorgeous” when I met him a few weeks ago. He wanted me to meet the 2 of them out for a drink. I finally agreed (even though I was in my PJ’s and really didn’t want to go out). When I met them out, it was the 2 of them and another female friend. New guy’s friend was sitting on my right and new guy on my left. The friend kept pressing his thigh into mine, grabbing my hand and lacing his fingers through mine, and touching my thigh. Apparently, this is normal behavior for him. All night, he would touch my face and called me “Cheekbones.” He was a little obsessed with my bone structure! He then leaned in close to me and said, “Don’t F*@K my friend.” I was startled, but said, “Ok, I won’t.” Because I won’t. I just don’t like New Guy. Then the friend said, “Good, because I really like you. You’re really pretty." 
  • Uh-Oh. I’ve entered dangerous, uncharted territory here. At first I thought he was telling me not to break new guy’s heart, but nope. That’s not what he was saying at all. 
  • He kept poking me, touching me and pressing his leg into mine. I felt a little uncomfortable and I left not long after that. New Guy texted me Saturday but I haven’t talked to the friend. Dudes, Man. I don’t even know.
  • It’s supposed to be in the 60’s here the next few days. I’ll take it.

Have a great week friends!

Lincoln Half Marathon training W4,D6. Target 12:05, actual 11:43.

I switched today’s easy 5 for tomorrow’s easy 6 because the forecast for tomorrow is cooler and much windier. Then I accidentally miscalculated my distance so I ran an easy 7 instead of an easy 6. Whoops!

It was a pretty perfect 50 degrees and overcast. Ideal running weather. Look at my cute new vest! It’s great to run in this time of year.

Today is for relaxing and cleaning the house and enjoying my weekend.

I have a love life update…life is so random!

Have a good one friends!

And just like that, my day has turned from ehhh to yay!!

Have I told you about the Brazilian? (Don’t turn it that way!)

LONG STORY SHORT… I went out a few times with a man from Brazil about 4 years ago. It was a smoldering, fast, little affair. And it ended when he went back home. We sort of kept in touch and didn’t really at all. But he’s kind of been the one that got away for me.

So imagine how ecstatic I was when I got this message tonight. I have no clue how far that is from me, but I know it’s a lot closer than Brazil!!

BTW, I wanted to go visit him in Brazil, it just never worked…But how cute is that message? I wish I was the reason he was moving closer! Sigh!

Also, target has banana nut English muffins again. I love those! It’s a good day!

How did your date go? Breaking any hearts?

Oh Anon, you’re cute. Thanks for that!

The date was ehhh. I’m not into him and I really don’t think he’s into me. We did lunch and a movie on Monday and then that was it. No moves were made by either of us. And frankly, that was fine with me. I haven’t heard from him since. You know what’s funny? I tend to forget he exists until I hear from him. I’m guessing it’s over and that his heart is firmly intact. I know mine is!

So, who are you gray face? Are you a handsome tumblr who wants to sweep me off my feet? That’d be cool! 🙂

Did I move south and not realize it?!

Can I call in sick because of nice weather? I’m in love with this forecast. two-o-nine you can come live with me anytime! There’s always room for you and Andrew!

Tonight it’s me and Gene. Gene Kelly that is. Singin’ in the Rain is on. I’m such a fan of this flick.

Long, long day at work. Meetings are exhausting. Especially 5 different ones in one day.

Tomorrow is Friday. Let the celebrating begin.

Stuff and Fluff

  • Success! I went back to weight-lifting class last night! It was kind rough–I’m not gonna lie. It was also very good to note that, despite being away from it for about 6 weeks, I haven’t lost all of my weight training fitness. Small victories!
  • However, it did make my easy 3 miles this morning a little rough. My legs were a little tired from all the weighted squats, side lunges and weighted calf raises. 
  • Mornings are hard. Especially when it is still dark outside when you wake up. I need sunshine.
  • I have no real plans this weekend, except for my regularly scheduled runs. And I’m so. freakin’. excited. Seriously. I need a quiet weekend.
  • That said, it’s supposed to be 55 degrees here again this weekend. So all the miles will (hopefully) be run outside!
  • We are looking to hire an administrative assistant at my work. We are severely understaffed and desperately need someone. Today we have the first 3 pre-interview meetings. I’ve only gotten to be on this side of the interview process once before, when I was still at the TV Station. I must say that I like it much better than being the one wanting the job!

It’s Thursday! The weekend is near! Stay strong friends!