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!

The following are in regards to my post about The Summer of Melissa. I cannot express to you all how much I appreciate the support you have given me on my journey and on this. Thank you so much for being there and being awesome. You all are what make this thing worthwhile!

happyhealthycook said: This is just another thing I love about you – that you know when and how to say “hey, I need to take care of myself, whole body and mind.” I wish you much happiness with all of this. 🙂

Melissa-thank you! I’ve never thought about it like that, but I think you’re right!

deanaisfindinghergroove said: Sounds like a great summer to me!!!

Deana-It is a great summer so far! 🙂

runningfortheriesling said: I love everything about this!

Thank you Sam! Its pretty great putting yourself first.

hopetherunner said: You are such an amazing woman! 🙂

Hope-Thank you!!!

littlemissyoullgofar said: BEST DECISION EVER.

Kari-Totally agree.

11 Questions-I was tagged by @Becky-Balances

1. Do you have a tattoo? If yes, post a pic. If no, what would you consider getting?

  I do not have a tattoo. I’ve never wanted one. I don’t do pain and I’ve never found something that I would want on my body forever.

2. If you could see any band/artist in concert, who would you choose?

  Justin Timberlake. I love love love him. I saw NSYNC in concert 3 times and Justin once, the last time he went on tour.

3. I’ve got two tickets to paradise. Where are we going?

   Hawaii. Hands down. I was there in 2010 for 10 days and I never wanted to leave. It really is paradise. Blue skies, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters. It’s my definition of paradise. Let’s go!

4. What or who is your spirit animal?

   Hmm. This one is hard. I’d say What would have to be a dog. I love them, all of them. Dogs are the best. Who-maybe my soulmate Bailee. She gets me. I like that about her.

5. What do you love most about your job?

   I love that it is completely inappropriate at my workplace. I’m talking about we say and touch each other inappropriately and it’s fine. It’s always fine. I don’t know if I could work anywhere else. These people are my family. I also like that I can be very creative and nobody is constantly on my back about the news or content. I’m allowed to run my own show(s). For the most part!

6. Where is your happy place?

   I have several: my parent’s pool. Just laying on my floatie, soaking up the sun, lazing away the afternoon. Or at Ft. Kearny State Rec area here in Nebraska. My family would go camping there every summer when I was a kid up through college. It has hundred year old cotton wood trees, gravel pit lakes and its calm, gorgeous and beautiful. I’m relaxing just thinking about it.

7. Book or movie?

  Book. Hands down. I love reading. My library is enormous.

8. Time for some humblebragging…what’s your favorite personal accomplishment thus far?

  That would have to be that I have successfully lost and kept off 150 pounds since October of 2011. It has been a hard journey but I am so happy and glad that I did. Totally worth it and the best thing I’ve ever done–even better than completing a Full marathon.

9. What are you looking forward to in the next month?

  Well, in less than 24 hours I’m going to Fargo with Bailee, Brooke and Johnna. I’m pretty excited about that! Also, next week I start my new PT job at the Corky Canvas! I’m excited for that!

10. Do you have siblings?

   I do, one older brother Chris. He’s 34.

11. What’s one of your favorite college memories?

   It would have to be all the video projects that I made that starred my roommate. She was a good sport, and did things like jump off of dressers, just for the sake of my projects!

If you read this, consider yourself tagged. And since, I’m a little busy at work, I will just use the same questions!

I just ran in 77* temps and wanted to die. 🙂

haha didn’t you get a snow storm like 2 weeks ago?

Didn’t you just have snow like last week? Mother Nature you’re crazy!

Wasn’t it just snowing a couple of weeks ago?

You guys! It was snowing here just 2 weeks ago… May 1st! This is why I love Nebraska weather, if you don’t like it, just wait a minute, it will change! I ended up doing my run on the treadmill. My treadmill is in our basement and while we have our Air Conditioner on (in the middle of May! eek!) it is about 10-15 degrees cooler down there. So I felt pretty fantastic. I’m spoiled.

like to sweat, do you?

And, yes David. Yes, I do. 😉

beckyc replied to your photo: What? This isn’t normal mail at your house? An…

Wait what you live with a senator?

melanieisdoinglife replied to your photo: What? This isn’t normal mail at your house? An…

How did you do that?! 

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Shut.Up! 

runningfortheriesling replied to your photo: What? This isn’t normal mail at your house? An…

Oh I am JEALOUS!!! 

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Very cool! 

Thanks guys!

Melanie & Becky- I live with a Nebraska State Senator. She’s a friend of mine who used to work in the TV biz before she left to run for office 6 years ago. She’s about my age and has a house. Nebraska pays their state senator’s only $12,000 a year so she works a couple other part time jobs. That wasn’t enough to pay her mortgage and bills and so she put on Facebook that she wanted a roommate. I’ve live here since October.

Sadly, she (nor I) are going to the Inauguration! But that was on the table when I got home last night and I thought it was pretty cool. 🙂 

abitofsilliness replied to your post: I was in bed by 9pm last night

Woohoo!!! I’m in the gym-by-5am club today too. We are pretty amazing for getting out of bed in the cold!

runningfortheriesling replied to your post: I was in bed by 9pm last night

High five to you! 

yogawarriornyc replied to your post: I was in bed by 9pm last night

You and that treadmill!! Seriously you are my hero 🙂 

Thanks ladies! Yes, Jen, I do love my treadmill! Its just so darn easy when its dark and cold outside. And Sarah, I thought about you this morning, shaking your tush off at Zumba while I was running. Although, I don’t have to leave my house to get on my treadmill…so that makes it even easier, and me even more lazy when I can’t get out of bed–the thing is only in the next room! 🙂