Tag: fall

Good Things

  • It’s Tuesday and I’m off. Day 3 of a 3 day weekend. I had to work at the TV station on Saturday so I took a comp day today and a vacation day Monday. I still have 8 vacation days to burn before the end of the year. I plan on taking the entire week at Christmas off! (Its like I’m back in school! I love it!) But that only burns 4 days. So I’m taking the Thursday and Friday before Christmas too. Since November is a ratings book, we can’t take time off in November. So its all coming out of December. I’m excited for a break.
  • I feel like I’m caught up on sleep. I’m sure that feeling will go away again once I go back to work tomorrow. 😦
  • I ran some miles Sunday and Monday. Today its gross and rainy here. I know that’s no excuse but its all I’ve got. The heart wants what the heart wants.
  • I work A LOT this week: I worked at Corky last night made $18 in tips, then I work tomorrow, Friday and Saturday nights there too. 
  • I’m also editing videos for my friend. 6 down and more to go. That’s at least $600 in the bank! The time crunch editing sucks but I love the end result (money!) Christmas is fast approaching.
  • I bought some new skinny jeans to wear with my boots today. I got them at Wal-Mart. I ain’t even mad about it.
  • The leaves here are gorgeous. Fiery red and a bright yellow. Even in the gloom of the day they make me happy.
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  • The first 2 pictures are from Sunday. It was sheer autumn perfection here: Sunny, 70 degrees and a vibrant blue sky. The 3rd picture was from today. I tried to catch the leaves falling, but my photography skills aren’t THAT awesome!
  • I’m going to watch ‘Hocus Pocus’ tonight. Maybe even some ‘Teen Witch’ too. 

Have a great Tuesday friends!

I need (g)love(s)!

So its been one of those weeks. The kind that get away from you and when you blink all of the sudden its Friday afternoon. Whew.

I’m really glad its Friday. And with that, I give you my random musings from the past week:

  • Fall arrived early to Nebraska. However, summer may be making a one day comeback next week. On my runs this week my wardrobe changed from a t-shirt and shorts to capri’s and long sleeves. Either a jacket or a long sleeved running shirt. And I was still a little chilly. 48 degrees at 6:30am is a little cool when one is used to 65-70 degrees.
  • I couldn’t find my gloves for most of the week. I unearthed them last night. (they were with my running hats and such. Good place for ‘em.) Today’s run was muuuch better. My hands weren’t bright red and sooo cold.
  • The sun does not come up until 7am. So as I run out the door at 6:30 it is still a little bit dark. Street lights are still on. Its kind of cool to see the sun come up.
  • I dressed like a cat burglar on my morning run today. It was unintentional. My one and only long sleeved running shirt is black with some purple and I wore black capri’s with a purple stripe to match! (You have to match, right?!) I got some weird looks from the few people who were up early as I was running through town. I think they thought I had stolen some stuff. I will post a picture.  
  • I was irritated about something today and my male boss kept telling me to “let it go.” And “its not cancer.” You know what? I know that, but I am allowed to be irritated and there is nofaster way to rile me up than to tell me to let some go. My blood pressure is rising just thinking about that. Grr.
  • I have a 3 day weekend. I have to work Saturday for the Husker game, so I am taking Monday off. A much needed mini vacay
  • Well, that’s all I got for today. It’s been a long week.

Have a good weekend friends!

It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn…

Where did the summer go? Where did the early morning sun go? I was up at 5:45am to run at 6am, and despite my recent aversion to the treadmill, I had to get on it and go. It was DARK. Like middle of the night dark. And foggy. And a little bit creepy out. I decided that I’m no Kimijoy and don’t run outside, in the dark, in the middle of the night! Although she makes it look easy!

So today’s run was pretty good…despite being on the treadmill. 4 miles, 11:05 pace. No walking. Just running. And…I’m down another pound! 152lbs today! I’m aiming for 147.5 lbs. If I get there, then I’ve lost half my body weight. We shall see if I can get there. My body appears to be determined to hold onto the last few pounds.

Anywho, have a great day friends!