TGIF~Let's Reflect

Let's see, how did the week go? Work is still work, but we've got an action plan and a financial incentive for everyone to help out. the goal is fifteen leases in fortyfive days. We'll receive a flat bonus on top of our regular commission schedule. It'll be like getting my tax return all over again! We're up to three leases as it is and VERY close to our 3rd, 4th, & 5th! Jeff and I are not looking for bluebirds or prospects that aren't really suitable. We want to stay focused on quality and not quantity as we go through this marketing blitz.
With all the stress at work, I manage to take a day of rest from working out. It was struggle, but I managed. Monday's spin class was a good way for Karrie to ease back into it, I ran my hills Tues, speed on Thurs, and Spin at noon today. I needed to get out of the office and take the time for me. I cannot be effective and productive if I don't take the time for me.
All in all, this has been a great week! I've gotten my workouts in and I took a day off. Work is gonna take care of itself, so I need to let go and relax. Even my social calendar turned out great! Fabulous night out with Jeremy on Weds (and ended it with a very nice kiss). Last night went to church with my mom for a Seder dinner to celebrate Passover. It was very interesting and quite fun. Great opportunity to visit and have fellowship.
I am looking forward to a girl's night tonight. So glad Karrie took the initiative to suggest seeing Water for Elephants on its opening night! Tomorrow I am meeting Alicia for our long run. Then it's off to E's appt, followed by his bowling party. I also have plans to see Jeremy and we're gonna try frisbee golf. So glad I don't mind making a fool of myself! Elijah and I will be going to the Easter Vigil service that evening. Sunday we are wide open because we'll miss our family's Easter celebration for Elijah's bowling party. Guess I'll be mowing my field...I mean yard ;) Marcus says he'll clean out my gutters since I made him feel bad for giving me a hard time about "his" grass that didn't come back this spring. He's still hopeful that it might. Thinking it'll just have to wait till Fall when I can plant seeds again. Marcus is a whole other subject but it doesn't fit in my new perspective so it's not going here. I'm so glad I've come as far as I have and have so many positive things going right now!

New Week~Fresh Start!

My goal this week is to have a positive attitude towards work. I love what I do and the people I meet along the way. It's hard when we're putting in the effort and not getting the results. So instead of dwelling on the negative, I will focus on what is going well and what I like about my job. To help keep my sanity my workout schedule will be as follows: Mon Spin 5:30 NE Tues Run 5 miles (hills on tread~morning) Wed Spin 5:30 NE Thurs Run 6 miles with speed work (tread~morning) Fri Spin Noon NE Sat Bootcamp? Run 2 miles? Sun Run 8 miles w some hills The Lord is Risen so I can run 8 miles no prob, right? The half marathon is 4 weeks from yesterday and my training is going pretty well and I'm staying consistent. Really feel like I need to focus on hills a little more each week until I start tapering. My friend Alicia has one more week off from an injury until she can "ease" back into training again. I am praying she will be fine and will be ready to go next week. She'll still have 3 solid weeks to train before Papillion. Injuries can be so discouraging! I've been feeling some pain in my right foot like I experienced last year. I will commit to icing after each run in order to prevent true injury! Elijah got Just Dance 2 for the Wii for his bday. Waited till last night to open it. So much fun! Think it's gonna take a minute for Elijah to loosen up and Just Dance without worrying about the score. They have a Just Sweat option to use as a workout of sorts. I'm gonna try that out some night or morning when Elijah's in bed just to see what it's all about. Elijah and I will continue to practice our moves. Once we get our new furniture and arrangement in the basement, we'll bring the Wii out to the large TV and have a dance party! You definitely need room!! Fun things to look forward to this week: Tues Cub Scout Fun Night/Ice Cream social (I'll find gluten free ice cream for E) Wed Possible 3rd date w Jeremy Thurs Sedar Dinner at church w mom or 3rd date w Jeremy. E has plans w Tyler :) Fri Water for Elephants w the girls Sat E's bday bowling party and maybe evening plans w friends (and/or Jeremy?) Sun Easter!

Good news!

I am so stoked Karrie will be coming to noon spin class tomorrow! I went solo at noon on Monday and opted for an early run Wed rather than spin. I had plans for dinner that night and work is beginning to frown on my lunch time spin excursions :( My schedule this week has been as follows: Mon Spin at noon Tues Run 5 miles w speed work Wed Run 3 miles Thurs Run 6-7 miles w friends from the Y Fri Spin at noon w Karrie! :) Sat Spin at 9:30 at Fallbrook Sun Run 8 miles Monday Elijah and I had great session with Stephanie. He mentioned he was sad about not having the bday treats someone brought because they weren't gluten free. He will be bringing gluten free cookies tomorrow to share with the class for his bday. Tuesday it was nice to see some of my old running buddies and throwing in some much needed speed work I haven't done all year! Wed I had a fabulous dinner date at Vincenzo's! YUM!!! So glad I ran in the morning. Tonight after running I will be going to my sister in law's Arbonne party. Not really gonna buy but will be happy to try the watermelon margaritas. Not my favorite flavor so there's little risk I will drink too much ;) Saturday is Elijah's bday and I'll be baking a gluten free cake. Hope it tunrs out delish! I hate that Elijah is excluded from treats in other areas so I'm glad that he won't feel left out on his special day! He is doing so well at school and he says no when he knows it's an item that contains gluten. What other 9 yr old would be able to make those choices when the opportunity to "cheat" is available? I'm so proud of him! Did I say 9 yrs old? WOW!!!! So far this has been a good week. Work is still the pits, but that's why I have my workouts and personal time to enjoy. Work isn't my life and I will not lose myself in the stress. Staying positive though can be very draining and it's starting to take it's toll. Deep breath, followed by another, followed by another :)

TGIF!!

This week has seemed very long at work and I'm so glad it's Friday! Elijah seemed to push every button I have, which was even easier since I went to bed late last night. I am not sure why in the mornings he just doesn't seem to be able to focus what's so ever! It takes him over 20 mins to get dressed and this is with his clothes already laid out! Maybe I'm making it too easy on him so he feels he can take as long as he pleases to get dressed. I realize that he's only going to be nine here soon, but really? (Sigh) Thank goodness for noon spin class! I am glad I didn't get stuck at work and was able to make it. I was sorry to hear Karrie was also having a rough start to the day. But at least it's Friday (and payday~although I noticed there was no raise on this check. This makes me wonder IF and WHEN I'll be getting one. I had a stellar review. Just another reason work is frustrating!!!!!!). I am ready for the weekend, even if it's going to be raining and I work Sunday afternoon. Geuss I'll just have to make the most of my Saturday :)Elijah and I are running the Novartis 2 mile race, going to biofeedback, and then to the weater symposium. He can earn a belt loop or something by attending~should be fun. Then I'm planning on going to church that night so I can run eight miles on Sunday. I also have a night out planned tonight and tomorrow. Not sure I'm going to be able to keep up this extra social life for very long, but right now I'm having fun. I figure if I have time for my workouts, Elijah and his activities, and whatever other family stuff I have going on then I might as well fun when the opportunity presents itself. Looking forward to fun adult time next week with The Spelling Bee and my sister in law's Arbonne party Thurs. I don't plan on buying anything but there will be margaritas! I'll have ran that night so it'll be JUST fine :) I'm going to try and have a positive attitude the rest of the day, not think about work this week and begin next week with a positive attitude. All will be well! :)

Fabulous Weather!

I love the weather the last few days and not it sounds like we'll have some rain. My yard needs it so I won't complain. Monday was WINDY! I'm glad I enjoyed a spin class at noon. I was able to get a good walk in later in the day for work and thought I was going to blow away! Tuesday night Elijah and I threw the football around in the yard and fired up the grill for low fat turkey dogs. (No buns of course). I even got myself on the treadmill for 5 miles after Elijah was in bed. It took some motivation but so glad I got it done! Weds I went to spin class over lunch> I've never been on a Weds and Jessica was really pretty good. Fun music and fun group of people~great workout! I even went for an hour walk that evening at Mahoney Park. Fabulous night for it! Tonight I would typically run my 6 miles while Elijah has soccer practice. I need to run 7 tonight as the marathon is steadily approaching and I want my 8 mile run on Sunday to not be such a struggle. I have now made plans to meet a friend at Starbucks while Elijah is at practice. I have only been to starbucks one other time and my running friend ordered for me. So I am trying to research it a little bit to find out what will fit my taste buds without being too high in fat and calories. Not that I should care too much but I still plan on running 7 miles tonight although it was most likely be on my treadmill after Elijah's in bed once again. Looking forward to seeing Karrie at spin class tomorrow at noon. I won't make it to bootcamp once again this weekend. The way our schedule is looking now I won't make it the rest of this month :( Kedrick is so going to give me and Karrie a hard time once we finally make it back! ;) I may make it the 23rd but won't be there the 30th. May looks pretty good for regular bootcamp attendance. Hence why Kedrick should teach a Weds night class so we have more options. :) ALl in all this has been a great week. I've stuck to our meal planning and my workouts. It really helps ease any stress I may feel from work or anything else. My goal this spring and summer is to truly enjoy my time with Elijah and to make more time to share with friends!

No slacking!

I am not going to slack on my blog anymore or my workouts (thankfully that hasn't been a problem lately). Last week I was pretty proud of myself for running 3 times all on my own. The half marathon is a little over 4 1/2 weeks away!!! I feel I've been training with enough hills each time to help me be prepared for Papillion. Since this race is new to me, I have no idea how prepared to be so I am doing the best I can. My schedule for this week's workouts: Mon Spin (noon) Tues Run (5 miles) Wed Spin (noon) Thurs Run (7 miles) Fri Spin (noon) Sat Novartis 2 mile race w Elijah Sun Run (8 miles) Typically I would take a day off. I am going to enjoy the quick 2 miles on Sat and make it about Elijah's experience and not my training :) This week for dinner: Sun: Gluten Free pancakes Mon: Grilled Italian seasoned chicken Tues: Low Fat Turkey Dogs Wed: Left over grilled chkn Thurs: Gluten free spaghetti Fri: Blackened Salmon Sat: Gluten free waffles Sun: Patio Party at work. I'm gonna try to stick w fresh fruit & veggies :) Spin class at noon on Mon & Fridays may be come part of my new regular routine. Denise's craziness maybe just what a gal needs on a Monday afternoon! It's definitely more intense than Bev's evening class. I still love the gal on Wed nights and hope she sticks around as much as possible as her summer gets busier. Plus I am excited about the possibilities of joining Karrie on Tues nights for the Nacho ride! It'll be nice to get on an actual bike and take it for a spin~especially if food and good company awaits us at the midway point! :) I need to be more social so I don't get bogged down with everyday life. Work is stressful and being a mom can be stressful. Although life with Elijah is going pretty darn good right now! My goal is to get him riding his bike this spring! Then we can run around together~yippee!!