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Friday Five!

  1. That speaking engagement yesterday? It was a job fair…which I don’t hire people and I’m not in the News Biz any longer so I wondered why I was there…she wanted me there to review resumes! I ended up being the most popular person! The line at my table was about 7 people deep most of the time. Also, how fun is that? My bio and pic are in a program!
  2. While I was walking to my car after the event last night, I nearly got hit by a car! Some college student was texting and driving and turned right while I was in the crosswalk. I had the “walk” signal! He saw me after the near hit and gave me a grimace and wave. Dude. Put the phone down.
  3. I found a function on my phone camera this morning that uses voice commands to take pictures–hands free! So I just have to say “Cheese, shoot, or capture” and it will take pictures. That is one of my attempts this morning. I’m a dork. It’s fine.
  4. The Lincoln Marathon dreams have started–right on schedule. This morning I was dreaming that I couldn’t wake up to go run the race, and there was this guy in my room in my dream who was trying to get me awake so that I would get to the race on time. I have no idea who this man was, but in the dream I was cool with him being in my room. 
  5. ONE MORE WEEK until two-o-nine and runningfortheriesling arrive in Lincoln! I cannot wait for the shenanigans to start!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Fake Friday Five Tea Date!

  1. It’s my Friday! I’m taking a comp day after working a Saturday last month for our winter board meeting. 3 day weekend come at me!
  2. Those of you who live alone can probably relate to this: do you ever have those moments where you think, “This is it. This is how I die” after you start choking on something or nearly fall down and you’re all alone? That happened to me this morning. I didn’t get all of my protein shake mixed up and inhaled some of the powder. Cue a coughing attack, eyes watering, I wasn’t breathing. It was just awesome. I finally regained control of my lungs and obviously survived, but it was touch-and-go for a moment there. (My roomies weren’t home this morning, one is the Morning anchor at my old TV station and the other was staying at her boyfriend’s house, so no one was there to witness my demise.)
  3. Weirdness of the day: There was a cop at the house next door this morning. He was creepin’ around in the side yard between our houses. When my roomie came home to get ready for work she told me about it, so we went into my room (where the windows face that house) and opened the blinds to see what was going on. We couldn’t figure it out. But there we were, sitting on my bed in the dark, staring out the window, looking for a cop–or some random creeper. Just a normal day.
  4. I’m dog sitting for my friend’s little chihuahua mix Friday-Tuesday. Her name is Lola and she’s a doll. I’m excited for some puppy time. 
  5. I was on the phone to a friend last night and paced the house to get my steps in. When we started the call I was at 6k steps. I hit 10k in less than an hour. Boom. Multi-Tasking at its finest. 🙂

Have a fantastic day guys!

Friday Five!

  1. My OOTD. Don’t judge that I’m wearing this sweater twice in one week! It’s warm, comfortable, and it sparkles. It is 10 degrees here. I’m cold. Also, #longhairdon’tcare
  2. Look at my fabulous mint lace boot cuffs! I got mine for Christmas from my parents, but you can order some here. I love mint colored anything, I even have a pair of mint boat shoes.
  3. 3 Easy Treadmill miles tonight, followed by 3 more tomorrow and another 4 on Sunday. Sounds like a solid weekend.
  4. Half of the office is out sick today. When you only work with 3 other people in the office right now, that means it’s verrrryyy quiet in here. And the students don’t come back to class until Monday.
  5. One week post wisdom teeth surgery today. My mouth is starting to feel better. However, getting bits of food stuck back there SUCKS. The Oral Surgeon told me it would likely be 6 weeks before I’m fully healed. THAT’S something that NOBODY bothers to tell you when they talk about getting their wisdom teeth out.

Have a great weekend Cats!

Friday Five, The Gun Show Edition!!

  1. Pow! Look at those guns, baby! I have been pretty consistently lifting weights twice a week for an hour for two months now. Bam! Progress! I also got up and ran before work Tuesday-Friday this week. I’m on the treadmill by 4:55am. Who am I? (Oh yeah, I’m fiercely competitive and my 65 year old co-worker was beating me on the FitBit leaderboard. Not now, baby!!) I’m hoping to hit my steps before 11am. I’m less than 1,000 away right now.
  2. I’m heading to Omaha tonight for some time with the Bestie to watch one of the most fabulously campy Halloween movies ever made: Teen Witch! (Top That!) If you’ve seen it, then you will get that reference!
  3. Husker game this weekend (FOR FREE!!) with my friend Amber, my mom and her friend Annette. Girls day out! (My dad has to work.) I have to edit more videos after the game, but so far I’ve done 8 of the 10 I’ve been given. 
  4. two-o-nine and I FaceTimed Last night. Those conversations are the best conversations. She also helped me figure out how to take a screenshot on my iPad Mini. image
  5. One more week in the office, then I head to Denver for our Annual conference November 1st-9th, AND then after that we get the next week off!! (What is my life? Am I dreaming? Comp time for conference? I’m a happy girl!)

Happy Friday Friends!!

Football Friday Five:

  1. Please ignore the derpy look I have on my face. I was stealthily sneaking this selfie in my new office (which is still the current Membership Director’s Office as she retires at the end of the year.) But, College football is finally upon us! I’m back on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus (Go Huskers!) and it’s a long holiday weekend. Wins all around. AND we’re leaving at 2pm today. Hooray!
  2. Today is also payday. And it’s my first payday at my new job with my new raise. Hello happy and flush bank account! 🙂 
  3. On that note, I’m going to buy my new running shoes after work today. Most likely these beautiful creatures in blue. Can’t wait.
  4. I think I’m ready to jump back into the dating pool again. It has been 3 months since I last dated anyone. I think I’m ready to try again.
  5. September looks to be very, very busy. I’m excited for it.

Five Five!

  1. Hey guys, Miss my face? 🙂 I’m still alive! I honestly don’t know how people OD on prescription drugs! I had to have Hydrocodone and when that wouldn’t take away my pain, they gave me Percocet. I felt nauseous, seasick, tired and kind of foggy on those drugs. The Percocet was way worse. But! The pain is gone and I’m currently only on Tylenol and my antibiotic. I spent most of Wednesday and Thursday on the couch, “resting my eyes.”
  2. I don’t like feeling foggy and out of it. I like feeling in control and on top of my game. I like feeling clear and awake and energized. I’ve not felt that way for the past few days. That’s the drugs talking. They get rid of the pain, but at a cost. My arms and legs and even chest felt funny. So did my ears! So freakin’ weird.
  3. I’m off from Corky and The station this weekend! Hooray! Yesterday was my brother’s 35th Birthday and so tonight is a family dinner. I miss my 3 nephews. I haven’t seen them in nearly 2 months. That’s waaaayyy too long.
  4. The 2nd picture is the photo collage I made for Facebook for his birthday yesterday. He and his wife ran the Lincoln Half last year. They’re doing it again this year with me. I’m so proud of my family!
  5. I don’t think I’m taking in enough calories. I don’t know exactly how many I’m doing, but seeing as I’ve gained a few pounds, and I’m eating healthy AND running 20+ miles a week, I think THAT’S the problem. Advice?
  6. Bonus one: I’ve only run 2 miles this week. This tooth infection has made me so tired. I could have ran this morning, but I needed sleep. And I’ve slept a lot the past few days. Clearly, being sick and fighting infection takes a lot out of a person. 

Happy Friday Friends!

Friday Five! The smiling Face edition!

  1. Another busy weekend ahead! Corky tonight and tomorrow night. I’m heading to Omaha tomorrow morning to go wedding dress shopping with my friend. I’m in her wedding this fall. At least I think it’s this fall. They haven’t set the date yet! 9 miles is on tap for Sunday.
  2. I’ve been a little MIA lately. Not much to say, nothing of substance really. Life is….eh. Just when I think I’m doing better, something hits me from somewhere and I get seriously bummed out. This too shall pass, right? I sure hope so.
  3. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I have 13 months of student loan payments left!!!! This is huge! I will pay them off 2 months early. I’m super pumped.
  4. Tonight is karaoke with my co-workers for my friend Keith’s birthday. Should be a good time. I want to sing the song “Hold the Line” By Toto. Love it. Currently, I’m loving this song. You can thank the ABC promo team for that one. Also I’m digging this song. So good. I danced it out to that song the other night. Felt great.
  5. Good News! Spring is only 27 days away! And the time change is a little over 2 weeks away. I need sunlight. And warmth. And flowers.

Happy Friday Friends!

Friday Five

  1. I’m wearing my red today. But didn’t feel like taking a selfie to prove it. You’ll just have to take my word for it, mmmm ‘k? Great. Thanks. I am also someone who is living with a heart issue: I have bicuspid aortic valve. Someday I’ll have to have heart surgery to replace the valve.
  2. I’m working at Corky tonight. Then I have the weekend off: I’m so excited to have 2 whole days off from both jobs!!!!! Next weekend I’m working both Friday (Valentine’s day) and Saturday nights. And I work a double on Saturday. Why yes, yes I will make money off of your love. Don’t mind if I do!
  3. I’m going to go see “The Monuments Men” tomorrow with the ‘rents. I haven’t spent any QT with them for awhile. Should be nice.
  4. I have to run 3 miles tomorrow and 8 on Sunday. Week 5 of my training schedule is going well.
  5. I’m so over winter. I’m seriously contemplating a move to a tropical climate. For Realz. This bone-chilling cold is stupid. Waves white flag in surrender. You win winter, you win.

Friday Five!!

  1. It’s Friday and it’s Gameday baby! My Huskers are playing Iowa. It’s currently not going so well. 14-0 at the half. Get it together Nebraska! Edit: Now it’s 14-3, Nebraska just scored a field goal.
  2. I’m having Thanksgiving dinner with my family tonight and then a 3 day weekend! It’s the start of my 8 vacation days in December. I have to see my kidney doctor for my every 2 years (is that biyearly? IDK) appointment. Just a checkup. Then I’m going to do some Christmas shopping and maybe some baking!
  3. I bought a fabulous black lace curve-hugging dress at the Banana Republic Factory Store. I am in love. I need somewhere fancy to where it, stat. Or a date. Or both. I’m not picky! 😉
  4. I am currently alone in the newsroom. There is only 1 other person in the station with me. Gotta love holidays!
  5. My mom and friends keep asking what I want for Christmas. I have no idea. Any good ideas for me friends?

Happy Friday and weekend Friends!!

Friday Five

Can you still do this on a Friday night? Whatever, I’m doing it.

  1. I just got home from the Capital Humane Society’s Annual dinner. I volunteered for their marketing team so I went to dinner for free. I ate dinner and now I’m in my PJ’s that say “Santa’s Little Helper” on them. I’ve clearly given up. 🙂
  2. As I was leaving work today my Sales Manager gave me 4 FREE tickets to the Bon Jovi concert at the new Arena on Sunday. The tickets are on the floor and not too far back. I’m excited. I’m taking my mom and dad and a friend. Should be a good time. Free is free, right?
  3. I’m feeling much better. It has been a week. I’ve dealt with some heartache (read: a break-up) and then a subsequent text from him on Wednesday, telling me how much this (the break-up) sucks and that he wants to talk to me, but doesn’t think that’s fair to me. You broke up with me!! Sheesh. I will survive and get through this. I’m strong. The normal happy, positive Melissa is (mostly) back! I missed her.
  4. I am working tomorrow night at Corky-the class is sold out. Fingers crossed for some decent tips. Sunday I’m going to the Pumpkin patch with friends. I was supposed to go with the ex manfriend and these friends. But I just can’t be with him right now…even though he thinks we can still be friends. Not right now and not so soon. 
  5. After puppy-sitting for 5 days I realized something very important about myself: I’m NOT ready for a dog yet. At least not one that needs a lot of work like a young dog. I like my freedom. 

I’m going to read some Harry Potter (I’m re-reading the series. I’m on book 6) and relax. I think I may even take a bubble bath. I’m living dangerously! 🙂 Sometimes a Friday night can be this chill and it’s ok. I think I’m allowed some ‘me’ time. 

Happy Weekend Friends!