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?

 



What do you see in yourself? (P.S. Yesterday I Saved A Life)

We're often told that you can see what you want to see in life.

If you wake up in a horrible, foul mood you're probably going to notice bad things all day - whereas even just by trying to put a smile on your face you already begin inviting positive interactions into your day.

I recently saw this posted via FB and thought it was a fun exercise.

Look at the picture, and the first four words that you see describe you in a sense.

What did you see?

  If you saw anything negative, maybe you are a little too critical on yourself... or maybe it's an area you've been meaning to work on.

My Words:

Sentimental

Lovely

Passionate

Elegant

Pretty Darn Girly.

Personally, I would've loved for "Outgoing" or "Charasmatic" to have been on my list, but I didn't notice them until later after staring at that Smiley for a while to see which words I didn't  get.  And... I could've done without sentimental.  I know I am sentimental, for sure -- but I don't necessarily want it to be one of the first four things I see in myself.  I sometimes think that working on not being too sentimental is important.  You can't take everything personally --- which is funny, because I realize I started out this paragraph using the word "Personally".  So yep, I tend to take things personally.

Speaking of Sentimental  I have a story for you...

It's the story of

Geraldo

So yesterday I worked really really late.

I mean, I was at my desk before 8am and at 6:45pm I was still making phonecalls.

The workplace is pretty quiet around that time, and I don't like taking phonecalls at my cube because the walls are short and thin and I don't like talking over people (although really most everyone had already left the office at this point).  So it's habit that I'll take cell phone calls elsewhere which is why I was standing in the back hallway by the emergency exit door.  I'd been on the phone for a while so I was just staring at the base of the door when I noticed a baby lizard. 

"Whhhaaattt in the world is a baby lizard doing in this building?" I thought to myself.

It must have gotten let inside when we had the emergency fire drill earlier.  Darn it all silly lizard - you're NEVER going to get back out this door!  It's zip tied shut and won't be opened for another 6 months when we have another drill.....

So that got me to thinking about what I should do.

I couldn't just leave the baby lizard there to starve to death and die.  How depressing!

But I also knew I am not so good with squirmy wiggly things and the chance of me successfully evacuating the lizard from the building was slim to say the least.

So I called MIKE.

He thought I was kidding at first...

"Baby, there's a BABY LIZARD and he's stuck and he CANNOT get out without your help!"

Mike - "Brittany.. where are you?  Are you still at work?"

Me - "YES.  But that's not the point... the lizard needs to be taken safely outside and not through this door..."

Mike - "Alright... I'll come around and get him...... where are you?"

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know... he must really love me.

Mike came around and captured the lizard and only lost him once in the hallway before successfully evacuating the lizard outside.

{Losing him in the hallway was a bit funny... no one was quite sure what we were chasing down the hall, the lizard was camoflaged quite nicely with the popcorn looking carpets here}

And HERE is a picture I got of Geraldo once we had successfully saved his life!

{Sorry it's blurry, little guy wouldn't hold still!!!}

And this is the outfit I wore during the daring rescue...

Please ignore my wallet... I snapped this picture right after I scooped up some lunch from the cafeteria!

Anyways... work is long I have a million  new projects to work on...

but I still want to know ---

Questions for the Day:

What four words did you see in the picture?

Have you ever done something as silly as trying to rescue a tiny animal?



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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Manners Aren't Just For The Dinner Table

I work in an office.  We have cubicles, and as many of you know, cubical walls are NOT very thick nor are they sound proof so from time to time I hear some interesting conversations from my neighbors whether I am trying to eavesdrop or not.  And trust me, typically I'd rather not.   So, today, my cube neighbor just had a visitor... and the guy was talking about his acid reflux ::not quietly:: and I find it completely disgusting. 

(And yes, I do see the irony in my sharing this information that I wish had not been shared with me in the first place - but, in my defense, you did have the option to click on the link and read the post - AND you have the option to stop reading at any time)

That being said, if you are sensitive to this type of banter, do not read on!

Why do middle aged men ALWAYS have to talk about their 'changing bodies' and bodily functions UGH eww! I don't need to know that now when you eat guacamole you can't make it to the car without seeing it again! And this is not the first time something 'gross' has been discussed loudly in the neighbor's cube... I've also heard just about every type of surgery a man of that age will probably experience in his life.  Thank you for that.  Now one day when I have a husband and he hits the age of 50 there will be no surprises - I will know exactly what I signed up for. 

That being said I decided to put together a list of some 'Pet Peeves' I have at the office:

1. When someone stops by my cube and exclaims "Oh, you're here."
• I have two problems with this.  #1 - Thank you captain obvious, but if you didn't think I'd be here why did you walk on over?  and #2 - it's not like I have a job where the majority of the time I'm away from my desk and this is some sort of a *surprise*. In fact, I'm usually at my cube, right in front of the computer, analyzing data so to not find me here would be strange. 
2. When people walking in the hallway right outside my cube have to tap their fingers on the metal filing cabinets every time they walk by.  Yep, that's right.  They do it every. single. time.
3. When people eat certain food items at their desk.  Okay, this one may seem harsh, but just hear me out!  In this type of a compact working environment I feel it is only natural one should consider the others around them before partaking in exposing everyone near by to the incredibly long-lingering greasy smell of last night's leftover Chinese food reheated.  Yes, I'm sure it is delicious - go eat it in the cafeteria where I won't have to smell it for the next 5 hours before I can leave. Also, foods that are super loud and crunch like potato chips - not only can I hear you chew, but we all know you aren't wiping off your hands on a napking each time before you type again so I just picture all the grease and crumbs all over your keyboard and it makes me sad.  There are also foods that I love for people to choose - such as oranges.  When someone slices open a fresh orange it makes me smile inside and the scent of citrus reminds me of when my kitchen has just been cleaned :)  -- and a little off note, but still relevant to eating at work -- have you ever seen someone eat a banana during a business meeting?  Awkward. Please choose a different fruit.
4. The all too common saying "Working Hard?"  What is the proper response to this?  Why is this asked so frequently?  I'd much prefer a "Hello".

I may think of more later and decide to update this post, but that's all that came to me off the top of my head.

So question of the day -- do you have any at work "pet peeves"?  If so, what are they?