Itching to Run...

OMGoodness WHAT time is it?!

Puzzled by that clock?  Don't worry.. the numbers are still in their typical locations, just using Nerdy Math terms ;)

That clock was a graduation present from my parents when I graduated with a BS in Applied Mathematics.

::NERD ALERT::

It's roughly 10:50am according to my clock now hanging in my cubical here at work... and I am simply itching to run!!!

Surprisingly there were no Cartoons on Google that had to do with a Runner fidgiting frantically at the office... so I drew that one up myself then added text via FotoFlexer.

That's ME right now.

I have barely been able to focus all day, I just keep thinking about the GORGEOUS weather outside!!

Friday, January 6th

70 | 47 °F

Partly Cloudy

Umm... high of 70 in January?!  WONDERFUL!

This is still slightly a strange feeling to me, because a year ago I had never even run a race nor had I felt any strong feelings for running. ::gasp::

Since discovering a love of running I've found confidence, pride and happiness in my workouts.  That doesn't mean that they're all wonderful cherry topped sundaes or easy by any means, but it means that each and every day I'm learning to be happier with myself, my body and my health.

Running is like a Box of Chocolates.

Not every Run is going to be your favorite, and each one is a surprise - but all in all, you'd rather have the box of chocolates, right??

Anyways part of this dying to run today is probably due to my REST DAY yesterday.

I went with K and M to Middle-Of-Nowhere where Ash lives now to bring her and Jax her FAVORITE Burger from this tiny diner out there.

I was skeptical to say the least, but this place was pretty awesome!

and PACKED.

It's a 50's ish Car themed Diner - "MG's" - where every burger on their menu is named after a car (e.g. Chevy, Ford, Thunderbird, etc)

Retro JukeBox

M & K waiting for the Burgers

I went with the T-Bird (Turkey Burger) on their HomeMade Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss and Mushrooms.  It was HEAVEN.

And then the four of us split these....

I cannot remember the last time I let myself eat a tater tot.  Those puppies are dangerous.  So much for being healthy I probably ate half the tots myself!  Oh well, we're allowed an indulgence every now and then, right?

I just justified it by saying it would fuel my run TODAY.

Speaking of indulgences, the Grey's Anatomy premier was AMAZING SAUCE!!!

via

What that girl goes through just makes you really appreciate your life and the people around you! 

At least with all the sadness and heartbreak 

(still upset they killed off another of my favorite men - Henry)

there was a Happy Ending :)

And I made sure to start off this morning back on the right track...

From the Cafe at work -- Oatmeal with Strawberries, a few raisins, cinnamon and Truvia with a Black Coffee - YUM.

That Oatmeal was gone like the Flash.

Questions for the Day:

BEST thing you got for graduation?  Go.

How long can you go between workouts before you start getting 'antsy' and unable to concentrate? 

If you're an avid Grey's watcher (like me), what do you think about Mark's new love interest?  Do you feel bad for Lexie or think she made her choice?

 



Face Don't Be Rude

She does NOT look happy to be here.

The title of this post will make more sense by the end.. or not, but at least it should :)

First of all, let me appologize for being MIA lately, I will try to make up for it with multiple "catch-up" posts -- this has been my desk at work lately:

No Joke.

When people talk to me and ask where I've been my new response is "Running around like a chicken with its head cut off"

{source}

Sorry for the vivid picture -- but that's all I can compare it to.  I feel as if I'm so busy I'm constantly running, but my brain is so fried it's practically not useful at all.  Hence, head cut off chicken...

*Anyways*

Today is Mike & My 2 Year Anniversary!!!!!!!!

Just dating Anniversary, but still... it's big to me :)   Well, and its the official dating Anniversary.. we actually started dating in June 2009 but I wouldn't let him call us official yet because I wanted him to prove his knightly worth  -- so archaic of me, I know, but it turned out well!

Since it's such a joyous day, I decided to carve out time for a post.

And in celebration of thus post I shall be performing this office inappropriate workout to burn maximum calories that I can then fill as I drown myself in Italian Pasta happiness tonight for a celebration dinner...

Speaking of delicious calories, if you haven't tried Chocolate Covered Katie's BOATMEAL (Baked Oatmeal) I tried her Cinnamon Roll version (sans icing) and it was DELICIOUS.

Highly recommend those calories!!!!!!

Not that I think anyone should be overly concerned about calorie consumption, but personally I do have to keep myself in check.  Otherwise I'd be a mountain.

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Too Pretty To Work... a.k.a. *Shock-Caller-Mellon-Baller*

You know you were all thinking it. 

Seriously though, I woke up this morning and even though {TGIF} it was FRIDAY I just did not feel like moving from my bed.  This is probably in part due to Sir Michael keeping me awake far past my bedtime packing for his trip to Miami (and no I do not get to go with this time! hmph).

So I laid there in bed for a few lingering minutes checking up on my favorite bloggers and seeing if any of them were already up & on the move... sometimes this helps me find motivation to roll myself out of bed.  And yes, sometimes I roll out of bed.  Like a ninja.  Be totally jealous.

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