Intervals

This may be the longest I’ve gone without blogging…over two months! I registered to run another 5K in June so I’ve been running 3 times a week. I’ve also increased my cardio, so now  I run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and the elliptcal and cross trainer on Tuesday and Thursday. It seems to be working pretty well. To make sure I get my workouts in, I’m in the gym by 5:30 am. It’s not as bad as it seems, although the first week was kind of tough. I’m still not loving running, but I no longer dislike it enough to stop. I’m now trying to increase my pace. Everything I’m reading says to do intervals.  I have the Nike+ podcast with Serena Williams. Maybe that’ll motivate me.

couch to 5K

I knew I hadn’t adequately trained because I’ve been sick for about two weeks now, but not running in my first 5K was not an option. I had registered in February and I thought three weeks was enough time to get me ready to at least run the whole thing, no matter how long it took. I did finish, but I had some trouble…breathing. I was still congested. I know running on a treadmill is much different than street running, but I wasn’t expecting as many hills as there were on this course. A friend of my brother’s who runs regularly said this course was the most difficult she’s run, so I guess I shouldn’t feel so bad. It was harder than I thought. I had assumed that the adrenaline mixed with the excitement of the runners was going to help push me. It did not. I struggled. I do know I will continue running. I’m already looking for the next 5k. I’m thinking I’ll be seriously ready by April.

the best bachelor finale EVER!

It takes the “Best Bachelor season finale ever” for me to write something here. What does that say about me and my life? Hmm…Anyway. Last night all I kept saying was “OHMIGOD” over and over and over again. That couldn’t have been written any better for a drama or reality series. It does seem a little suspect that Jason would wait until the “after the final rose” show to tell Melissa that he doesn’t want to be with her anymore and wants to be with Molly. That was so messed up. She clearly had no idea that he was gonna do it. If she did she’s a damn good actress because I’m thinking her “you bastard” response was truly authentic! She may not realize it now, but I think she’s dodging a bullet. She’s only 25. I’m of the thinking that most people shouldn’t get married before 30. Well, that may not be true for women but I damn sure don’t think men should marry before 30. She needs to live life. Being newly married is overwhelming. When you add instant family with 3 year old son…what’s more than overwhelming? Whatever it is that’s what’d be! All during the “after the rose” show I kept yelling down to my husband in the other room. He didn’t even try to humor me and act like he cared. I realize that a lot of people don’t understand how anyone could watch this  show, but there is something about it that pulls at that little piece of me that believes in love being found in the strangest of places and it being able to conquer all. See? I’m not always a cynic!

self absorbed

I am so guilty of this:  When asking a person a simple question and getting a long, drawn answer I think “f*ck, I just wanted a simple reply!” Is this wrong? Maybe. I asked a coworker if she had decided to stick with snowboarding. A simple answer of yes would have been fine. She went into specifics about technique, blah, blah, blah. I couldn’t tell you all she said because I blocked her out after “yes.” That’s so wrong. What can I say, I have a short attention span.

at last

I was completely overwhelmed with joy before, during, and after watching the inauguration of our 44th president Barack Obama. I don’t suppose I can say anything that hasn’t been said by everyone else about this historic time. I was telling a colleague yesterday that I have never felt patriotic about America like I do now. Yes, I can recall cheering for America’s sports teams during the Olympics, but this is something different. I’ve always felt removed in some way. As a black person living in this country I’ve always felt separate in work and in school. Some of it was in my head but not all of it. Less than two years ago I was called a nigger by another driver at a traffic stop. It shook me to the core. Not because I thought that people no longer had such feelings, but because this man spewed that word with such hate openly…at me. Not in the south. Up north. There was no way I could reason away such a reaction. I have such hope for this country and its people because with the election of Barack Obama I feel that people can get past their biases and see the bigger picture. Fingers crossed.

Now to the title of this post. I fast fowarded much of the Neighborhood Ball last night, but I loved the first dance of Barack and Michelle Obama. The love that it shared between the two is so apparent. And I loved that they danced to one of my favorite songs – At Last. It was actually my wedding song.

something’s missing

I’m attempting to write this on my iPhone using the blog it interface. Not sure like it. I think an app like the one by wordpress would be a good look.

The title of this post is the John Mayer song I cannot stop listening to. I’ve had this song since Heavier Things was released but for some reason I don’t remember having listened to it. Now I just can’t stop. It’s just that good.

beautiful mess

I’m at work early today. Very few other people are in yet because of the snow (I love New England weather! *sarcasm*). I’m getting some work done in the quiet listening to Pandora. Right now Jason Mraz’s “Beautiful Mess” is playing. It’s such a pretty song.

back again

I’m going to try this vox thing again. I gave up the domain I was paying for and moved my blog to wordpress.com. For some reason I don’t feel like writing there anymore. Part of it has to do with not feeling like that person anymore. I’m not sure that makes sense. But most of those entries had to do with my life before marriage and baby. Don’t misunderstand. This space isn’t going to be all about being a wife and mother. I really want to focus on getting back to me. I’ve been sacrificing myself, my want and needs. It happens to the best of us, but it’s time to make a change.

Anyway…looking forward to The L Word on Sunday. I’m not upset that it’s the last season. And I was even happy to learn that Jenny dies. She is the character I think everyone who watches loves to hate.

The Bachelor again

I need a friend to start watching The Bachelor. I don’t know why I’m still holding on to this show, but I am. I can’t turn away. This bachelor might be one of the corniest ever, but that just might make it that much more enjoyable to watch.  He just said he could see himself married to several of these women. I’m thinking that’s probably not a good thing, right? There’s one woman who is a widow. It’s clear she’s had some plastic surgeries…and not in a good way. I can’t believe he kept her last week. I’m doubting she’ll make it through the evening. I guess I’ll be left to blog about this show since no one I know is watching.  :-/

Ok, Robin Thicke’s performing on one of the dates. Is he even awake? Looking like he just rolled out of bed. I might have to stop watching this season. I’m completely bored by it.

resolutions

I don’t know if I’m a big fan of resolutions, but I made a few this year anyway. I know I need to take better care of myself. The past few years I’ve catered to everyone else in my life…at home and at work.  Those things are still important to me, but I need to be important to myself. I bought the cutest little dress that I’d like to wear for my birthday (in April). It’s a size 6.  That was my size before the baby. I’m working on it. It’s a reasonable goal. And the thought of wearing that dress on my birthday makes me even more focused.

My sarcasm’s been out of control lately. It’s not cute at all. I’m gonna work on that. Don’t know if I’ll succed though. Wish me luck!