And she's back...

10 days later and the funk is over. What I have done in the meantime:

I have run, had my hair colored, been a concert goer, had dinner with friends, shopped with Mom and Step-Mom, attended church, life group, and a book fair, and plenty other boring Mom/Wife-like things that I know you couldn't care less about.

I'm looking forward to a 5K on Saturday, since Mom, Uncle C and Sweetheart are all joining in. I think a friend from high school is running it too. I can honestly say that I will NEVER be able to run the whole thing, my running has all of the sudden gone to pot, but I'm excited none the less. It'll be fun.

I think the sun is going to come out today, that always makes for a better mood. When we left the house this morning everyONE was in a good mood. Do you know how few times that has EVER happened? I will cherish the day...

The Funk

Have you ever been in a funk? I think it happens to people a lot at the end of winter. Some call it seasonal depression. I call it the funk. It all started about 3 weekends ago when the weather was really nice and we got to play outside and enjoy the sunshine. Then something happened... At first it was mysterious and I couldn't really put my finger on it. I felt bored, sad, tired and sluggish all at the same time. I was wearing my sweaters again and I hated everything in my closet. Then it hit me...when it snowed AGAIN. I'm ready for spring. Ready to leave the back door open and quit wearing wool. I'm ready to run outside and ditch my friend the treadmill. I'm ready to see that first buttercup and enjoy coffee and cookies outside, all while Wildman digs in the dirt.

Maybe now that I've identified my problem (admitting you have a problem is the first step, right?) I can take action to move past it. If nothing else, I've got the fact that the time changes this weekend.

Today is shaping up to be a pretty day.

I think I'll take a run outside. That's a step in the right direction.

February Wrap Up

Thinking of doing this wrap up on the month of February I was reminded that I'm another year older. When is it going to feel like I am an adult, not just a 17 year old stuffed into a family with a husband to care for and a child to look after? It seems weird to think I'm 30 something. When did this happen? The years have flown by, and all I can say is so far this year has been AWESOME! I've really been pushing myself to be a better me. Drum roll please...

I did my 20 miles this month although it nearly killed me (just kidding). But I was very unmotivated, one week I only ran 3 miles. Anyway... Next month 25 miles.

Mother: I must keep my voice raising in check. This one has been really hard, but I feel like I'm slipping. Gotta keep this one in mind. Wildman, Suge and I went to a spaygetti dinner after church last Sunday, that was a first!

Wife: Suge and I went to Vegas and while he spent lots of time learning, I spent lots of time having fun, but also lifting him up! This is going to be a great year for him and his business.

Financial: Still haven't made the appointment and here it is March, but we did find out that we don't have to PAY taxes this year. Thank goodness. That's a step in the right direction.

Spiritual: On track with my Bible reading. Suge did call regarding a life group that meets on Sunday nights. I hope we go this week.

Fitness: I lifted weights once this month and couldn't move my arms for days! I better step it up, it's almost spring! Met my running goal. I'm running a 5K on the 20th and ran one on Feb. 13th too.

Health: Still an A+. Also have Wildman flossing every day too!

Random: Cleaned out the cabinet under my bathroom sink. Working on friendships too!

I think maybe I should get a B++ for February. Especially since I ran that 5K and since I convinced Suge to run it too (see pic).

I hope your year is going just as well.

xoxo.

Freaky Friday

Lots of bloggers have wordless Wednesdays,

but I think I'll start Freaky Friday.

This one's for you Mims-

Post Holiday Stress

It's Tuesday night after a 3 day holiday weekend, and a week of holiday for me personally, so you can understand when I say: It's 8:42 p.m. and I'm going to take a bath and go to bed.

No questions asked.

Planning for Spring

So...6 more weeks of winter huh? That's what the groundhog says! I don't mind it really, but when I think of all the wonderful things we do in the spring, I am sort of ready. Ready to let Wildman be wild, OUTSIDE! The girls are already planning for a spring ride and I can say without a doubt that I'll be ready for that. There's also a trip to Miami for Sweetheart's bachelorette party, and then the wedding (which is like 3 months and 20 days away--not to give you heart failure Sweetheart, but just a quick FYI).

So what are your plans for spring? Do they include getting out into nature?

Report on the month of January

So, I came up with my mileage goal for February since today is the 1st. I thought I'd try to do 20 miles this month. It's actually more than I did in January, but not too lofty. Actually if I ran 3.1 twice a week I'd meet this quite easily, but since I get bored at mile 2, I thought I'd push myself just a little this month. So 20 miles it is.

As for my other goals:

Mother: Still working on the raising of my voice, but getting a LOT better. Sawyer and I went to the Rodeo (although that's not entirely new, it's not something we get to do but once a year-so it counts).

Wife: Must work harder on these.

Financial: Took at step toward finding that advisor. Probably about to blow the whole spend less goal out of the water when we go to Vegas...

Spiritual: On track with my Bible reading. Haven't made a step toward finding a life group.

Fitness: Set my goal (see above). Have not lifted weights, that may be beginning in March. But, I am running a 5K in two weeks and have one penciled in for March.

Health: A+ Have taken my vitamin and flossed EVERY day!

Random: Have cleaned out Wildman's closet and my green cabinet in the kitchen. Working on friendships too!

I'd say I get a B for January. Confessing it to you like this will help!

How's it going for you?

(Pic is from Turkey Trot 5K, I don't think I posted QT's poster! Thanks again for your support.)