Well folks, tomorrow it will be 2017.
Tonight my mom and I will be going to a friends house to eat and celebrate.
If there is anything I have learned from 2016 is that change is the only thing constant in life. I know I am still working on being flexible, and adaptable to all these changes. I know change is a part of life, but I am the kind of person I still like some things to stay the same. I tend to wear the same things, eat the same types of food, and as most know don't change jobs unless I need to, because I like having some sort of consistency.
But, I ended up having to get new job, and I bought a car from a friend so I can practice to get my license. I know I am long overdue for that.
I don't have "resolutions." But, I do want to tweek my workout routine so I still can do races, help moms run group however I can, stay in shape and all that with a 40 plus hour work schedule. I can tell my body and I are still getting used to that. I also just want to get more established at work.
Aside from that, I am just looking forward to the adventures I will have. I know I will be running the 3m half marathon in Austin on January 22nd. Aside from that, we'll see what 2017 brings.
Love you all and have a great New Years!
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Pictures
The other day while my friend Amber is in town, we had dinner with our friends Laura and Rachel. As a Christmas present for Amber, Laura put together a collage of pictures of Amber through the years. As we watched the collage of pictures, it made me realize- we all have been friends a long time. I still remember talking to them before class, during class , after class, at one anothers house, at the club , and I feel blessed they are all still in my life today. Although that also makes me wonder how much footage Laura has collected of all of us over the years for us to remember the good times, or for her to blackmail us with in the years to come- one or the other. *hehe*
Me personally when it comes to the camera, I love a good selfie. But I am not always in the mood to be photographed. In fact mom got mad at me on Christmas Eve because I didn't want my picture taken in the morning while waiting for my coffee to kick in.
But,after a glass of wine, and a night with the girls I realized you can never really have too many pictures (to an extent.) It's fun to look back and see what you did then who you were with, and life really does go by quicker than you think.
Love you all.
Me personally when it comes to the camera, I love a good selfie. But I am not always in the mood to be photographed. In fact mom got mad at me on Christmas Eve because I didn't want my picture taken in the morning while waiting for my coffee to kick in.
But,after a glass of wine, and a night with the girls I realized you can never really have too many pictures (to an extent.) It's fun to look back and see what you did then who you were with, and life really does go by quicker than you think.
Love you all.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Christmas Day Blog
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone got what they wanted this year.
For me , Christmas has been the usual. A few get togethers with friends and I am more looking forward to 2017 more than anything. After the holiday parties are over, I want to get back into a fitness routine or rather find a routine that works with my new work schedule. I can tell my body is feeling the difference between walking around all the time to sitting at a desk most of the day.
Today my mom and I ran 6 miles now we are going to a friends house for a party later on.
Right now she is watching Andy Griffith, and I am about to start getting ready.
For me, rather than presents the holidays are more about just spending time and catching up with friends. After all, life is crazy, but it's still important to make time for things like family and friends.
Happy Holidays, and love you all.
For me , Christmas has been the usual. A few get togethers with friends and I am more looking forward to 2017 more than anything. After the holiday parties are over, I want to get back into a fitness routine or rather find a routine that works with my new work schedule. I can tell my body is feeling the difference between walking around all the time to sitting at a desk most of the day.
Today my mom and I ran 6 miles now we are going to a friends house for a party later on.
Right now she is watching Andy Griffith, and I am about to start getting ready.
For me, rather than presents the holidays are more about just spending time and catching up with friends. After all, life is crazy, but it's still important to make time for things like family and friends.
Happy Holidays, and love you all.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Baby it's cold outside....
BBrrr good morning everyone! Only in Texas can it be 80 degrees one day, and thirty the next. I hate the cold weather, well at least in the morning because then I will stay under the blankets until the last possible moment I know I have to get up, pretend to be an adult, and try to get some things done. Plus, it doesn't even snow in San Antonio really in the winter, so we get the cold air without the chance of a snow day.
Before the cold front came in, I ended up having lunch with my friend Debra yesterday. We went to Cracker Barell for coffee, a good meal, and a little bit of shopping. Then it was time to get ready for the USAFIT San Antonio holiday party. We looked at the Windcrest holiday lights. The lights there were still gorgeous. But I still remember when more people participated in the lights display there. In fact I remember when a whole block would figure out a theme for all their light displays. But it's nice to know, they still keep the tradition going and I hope they keep the tradition for years to come. Around this time of year, I love just going around and looking at the different Christmas lights people put up.
After looking at the lights, we went to Stephens house for the rest of the evening. We played Apples to Apples, talked, ate , and it didn't register to me until then that our season is over, at least for us. No one in our group is training to run the Houston, Dallas, or Austin marathon. The next race someone in our group is scheduled for is a Disney run. I am still thinking about what races I want to do next year. Like anything else it will depend on time and money. But to my running crew, I am glad I got to run with everyone of you guys. If there is one thing I learned, it really is just to keep moving forward no matter what happens. After all, life gets you down. But you can't let it keep you down. Plus, it's nice to know there's a group of people who know how crazy I really am and still don't mind running whatever amount of miles my mom wants us to run with me. I definitely want there to be a USAFIT San Antonio next year. I hope more people get the opportunity to run with us, just simply because if there is anyone who can help you prepare for a race, it is my mom .
As for me, without a race to train for right away, I have just been using this time to enjoy catching up with friends, netflix binging, and ofcourse work. Anyway, it is time to get ready for the day. *Yawns and stretches* Love you all, and Happy Holidays!
Before the cold front came in, I ended up having lunch with my friend Debra yesterday. We went to Cracker Barell for coffee, a good meal, and a little bit of shopping. Then it was time to get ready for the USAFIT San Antonio holiday party. We looked at the Windcrest holiday lights. The lights there were still gorgeous. But I still remember when more people participated in the lights display there. In fact I remember when a whole block would figure out a theme for all their light displays. But it's nice to know, they still keep the tradition going and I hope they keep the tradition for years to come. Around this time of year, I love just going around and looking at the different Christmas lights people put up.
After looking at the lights, we went to Stephens house for the rest of the evening. We played Apples to Apples, talked, ate , and it didn't register to me until then that our season is over, at least for us. No one in our group is training to run the Houston, Dallas, or Austin marathon. The next race someone in our group is scheduled for is a Disney run. I am still thinking about what races I want to do next year. Like anything else it will depend on time and money. But to my running crew, I am glad I got to run with everyone of you guys. If there is one thing I learned, it really is just to keep moving forward no matter what happens. After all, life gets you down. But you can't let it keep you down. Plus, it's nice to know there's a group of people who know how crazy I really am and still don't mind running whatever amount of miles my mom wants us to run with me. I definitely want there to be a USAFIT San Antonio next year. I hope more people get the opportunity to run with us, just simply because if there is anyone who can help you prepare for a race, it is my mom .
As for me, without a race to train for right away, I have just been using this time to enjoy catching up with friends, netflix binging, and ofcourse work. Anyway, it is time to get ready for the day. *Yawns and stretches* Love you all, and Happy Holidays!
Friday, December 16, 2016
X Files and Alamo Quarry Block Party
Evening everyone!
This week ended up being a blast into the not so distant past. A friend and I where talking about about how someone she broke up with is still trying to be her boyfriend, and I have been on the receiving end of those kind of texts myself as well before. I personally don't really talk to exes. Part of it is I know I tend to give people more chances than I should sometimes. So if the relationships over, chances are it's because I'm wiped out for one reason or another. With that said, I do think exes can still be friends or at least on speaking terms as long as they have some space after the relationship, and still keep their eyes on the future.
Yesterday I ended up going to the Alamo Quarry Block Party for my friend Debras birthday party. At 6 they started giving out bags for the people going to the event.. I was under the impression that the bags they gave us where going to have swag in them. However the only thing in the bags where just store advisements. But we got to walk around to the different stores in the Alamo Quarry Village and they had carolers, food and even ice so you could make snowballs , or try to anyway. After an hour or so of walking around, we headed home with a belly full of samples. Seeing all the lights and people made me excited for the holidays ahead.
Tonight turned out to be a movie night. Mom and I watched "How to Be Single." I liked what they said about really getting to know yourself. But aside from that, it really gave me no insight into being single. Then I put on one of my favorite movies "The Santa Clause." I love how they make the North Pole in the movie. It makes me feel like a kid again everytime I watch it. As much as Christmas will always be one of my favorite holidays, I feel like I've already got a head start with the whole fresh start thing. So, I am going to assume that means I am going to have an awesome 2017, and I am definitely looking forward to see what's beyond the horizon.
Love you all.
This week ended up being a blast into the not so distant past. A friend and I where talking about about how someone she broke up with is still trying to be her boyfriend, and I have been on the receiving end of those kind of texts myself as well before. I personally don't really talk to exes. Part of it is I know I tend to give people more chances than I should sometimes. So if the relationships over, chances are it's because I'm wiped out for one reason or another. With that said, I do think exes can still be friends or at least on speaking terms as long as they have some space after the relationship, and still keep their eyes on the future.
Yesterday I ended up going to the Alamo Quarry Block Party for my friend Debras birthday party. At 6 they started giving out bags for the people going to the event.. I was under the impression that the bags they gave us where going to have swag in them. However the only thing in the bags where just store advisements. But we got to walk around to the different stores in the Alamo Quarry Village and they had carolers, food and even ice so you could make snowballs , or try to anyway. After an hour or so of walking around, we headed home with a belly full of samples. Seeing all the lights and people made me excited for the holidays ahead.
Tonight turned out to be a movie night. Mom and I watched "How to Be Single." I liked what they said about really getting to know yourself. But aside from that, it really gave me no insight into being single. Then I put on one of my favorite movies "The Santa Clause." I love how they make the North Pole in the movie. It makes me feel like a kid again everytime I watch it. As much as Christmas will always be one of my favorite holidays, I feel like I've already got a head start with the whole fresh start thing. So, I am going to assume that means I am going to have an awesome 2017, and I am definitely looking forward to see what's beyond the horizon.
Love you all.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sunday Night Blog
Sunday came and went. It turned out just to be a day for catching up with people.
When I went to the gym, I went to Bodypump and BodyCombat for a bit of a workout. I ended up catching up with a member that I would usually see when I would go to the gyms in the morning to work out. It was nice seeing her again. Lately, I have had to work out in the evenings. I don't mind. But I do miss being able to go to a class first thing in the morning sometimes. It makes me feel more productive when I get to work first thing in the morning because I know I burned calories, made some time for myself, so I can focus on everything else I need to do. My mom has said when I can't make it to the gym I can work out at home when I can't make it to the gym. But if I am not running, I know I still the gym. At home I am more like-oh a dancing cat on youtube. Im hungry- what's in the fridge? Or alright, what can I binge watch on Netflix? (After all a netflix marathon is just as legitimate as a real marathon. lol)
After the gym, I ended up catching up with Jenn and Selma so we could do our gift exchange.
Selma got me Magic Mike and How to be Single. *hehe* Jenn got me some Disney ornaments and the live action Cinderella movie.
After the meetup I realized I am blessed to have people like Jenn and Selma as well as people in my mom in my life. My mom constantly reminds me to take care of myself, work hard, use my head , and I know if it weren't for her pushing me I wouldn't be where I am today. I would still be over 200 plus pounds, no race medals ,and doing who knows what for a job. But seeing my friends today reminded me as much as I need to pretend to be a grownup most of the time, or at least Monday-Friday to continue to do all the things I have always enjoyed doing. Life is too short to do otherwise.
Aside from that, I feel more content than I have in a while.While things here aren't perfect, I feel like I am somewhat headed in the right direction now.
When I went to the gym, I went to Bodypump and BodyCombat for a bit of a workout. I ended up catching up with a member that I would usually see when I would go to the gyms in the morning to work out. It was nice seeing her again. Lately, I have had to work out in the evenings. I don't mind. But I do miss being able to go to a class first thing in the morning sometimes. It makes me feel more productive when I get to work first thing in the morning because I know I burned calories, made some time for myself, so I can focus on everything else I need to do. My mom has said when I can't make it to the gym I can work out at home when I can't make it to the gym. But if I am not running, I know I still the gym. At home I am more like-oh a dancing cat on youtube. Im hungry- what's in the fridge? Or alright, what can I binge watch on Netflix? (After all a netflix marathon is just as legitimate as a real marathon. lol)
After the gym, I ended up catching up with Jenn and Selma so we could do our gift exchange.
Selma got me Magic Mike and How to be Single. *hehe* Jenn got me some Disney ornaments and the live action Cinderella movie.
After the meetup I realized I am blessed to have people like Jenn and Selma as well as people in my mom in my life. My mom constantly reminds me to take care of myself, work hard, use my head , and I know if it weren't for her pushing me I wouldn't be where I am today. I would still be over 200 plus pounds, no race medals ,and doing who knows what for a job. But seeing my friends today reminded me as much as I need to pretend to be a grownup most of the time, or at least Monday-Friday to continue to do all the things I have always enjoyed doing. Life is too short to do otherwise.
Aside from that, I feel more content than I have in a while.While things here aren't perfect, I feel like I am somewhat headed in the right direction now.
The countdown begins...
Well its 14 days till Christmas. I have most of m Christmas shopping done, I believe. Yesterday I got a few things at the store. Before shopping, I ended up going on a hike with USAFIT. I think after this, they are going to want Stephen to pick the activities instead of my mom. We all thought it was going to be a 6 mile hike on the powerline by kyle seel. It turned out to be at least 8 miles and I forgot how hilly it was. So my calves are feeling it now. Later on that evening I ended up going to a Pampered chef party.
As the parties, shopping-everything that has to do with the holiday season gets into full swing, and it gets closer to 2017 I feel like I can breathe a little now. Everything has happened so quickly these past few months I really am surprised I knew what end was up at times. But , it just made me realize I am the one who is blessed. My running peeps made sure I kept running and have constantly reminded that I am a strong runner, and how far I have came in my fitness journey so far. I am still thinking about what races I want to do next. I definitely hope to continue to grow and improve myself.
Whenever I needed a girls day, or just needed to get out for a lunch or something, I am blessed to have friends who were happy to heed the call. I am blessed to have a friend who told me about me about what she does, and is willing to help with my commute the best she can, so I have an income now. Trust me, if it weren't for that, I wouldn't be where I am now. I would still be miserable in front of the tv hiding from the world under a blanket, or something like that. I know I am stubborn, cranky and lazy until I have a cup of coffee in front of me. But, I hope I am worth it.
Love you all.
As the parties, shopping-everything that has to do with the holiday season gets into full swing, and it gets closer to 2017 I feel like I can breathe a little now. Everything has happened so quickly these past few months I really am surprised I knew what end was up at times. But , it just made me realize I am the one who is blessed. My running peeps made sure I kept running and have constantly reminded that I am a strong runner, and how far I have came in my fitness journey so far. I am still thinking about what races I want to do next. I definitely hope to continue to grow and improve myself.
Whenever I needed a girls day, or just needed to get out for a lunch or something, I am blessed to have friends who were happy to heed the call. I am blessed to have a friend who told me about me about what she does, and is willing to help with my commute the best she can, so I have an income now. Trust me, if it weren't for that, I wouldn't be where I am now. I would still be miserable in front of the tv hiding from the world under a blanket, or something like that. I know I am stubborn, cranky and lazy until I have a cup of coffee in front of me. But, I hope I am worth it.
Love you all.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Post marathon thoughts
Well folks,
pictures have been posted and somehow I completed the full San Antonio Rock n Roll marathon for the 2nd year in a row. It was the weather that made things a bit tough today. It drizzled off and on while waiting to start the race. Then while I was running miles 3-6, it started to pour. I was happy to run under a bridge or something just so that I would have some cover. At that point, I thought about just doing a half marathon and calling it good. Seriously, and I still remember grumbling when the weathers like that and I would want to skip running outside and I would be told when if its like that on race day? (That's when I would roll my eyes and grumble.) But by the time I got to the point to where the people doing the full course and the people doing the half marathon split, the pouring stopped so I ran on.
My mom and I started the race together with our running group. I lost her at a bathroom stop around mile 2 and I saw her again at mile 19 and we finished the race together. Yeah! ^.^
But honestly, for me it was cool seeing people in my running group succeed and reach their goals because I know I wasn't even sure if I should do the race or not after a couple of events.
What I got out of this race, aside from soggy socks, is I learned how to go on even when things aren't necessarily in our favor. I somehow survived 26.2 miles in the rain and cool weather. I could tell I needed that reminder after everything that has happened this year. Really, I believe when push comes to shove, we are all stronger than we think we are. After all, we are not given anything we can't handle. Love you all.
pictures have been posted and somehow I completed the full San Antonio Rock n Roll marathon for the 2nd year in a row. It was the weather that made things a bit tough today. It drizzled off and on while waiting to start the race. Then while I was running miles 3-6, it started to pour. I was happy to run under a bridge or something just so that I would have some cover. At that point, I thought about just doing a half marathon and calling it good. Seriously, and I still remember grumbling when the weathers like that and I would want to skip running outside and I would be told when if its like that on race day? (That's when I would roll my eyes and grumble.) But by the time I got to the point to where the people doing the full course and the people doing the half marathon split, the pouring stopped so I ran on.
My mom and I started the race together with our running group. I lost her at a bathroom stop around mile 2 and I saw her again at mile 19 and we finished the race together. Yeah! ^.^
But honestly, for me it was cool seeing people in my running group succeed and reach their goals because I know I wasn't even sure if I should do the race or not after a couple of events.
What I got out of this race, aside from soggy socks, is I learned how to go on even when things aren't necessarily in our favor. I somehow survived 26.2 miles in the rain and cool weather. I could tell I needed that reminder after everything that has happened this year. Really, I believe when push comes to shove, we are all stronger than we think we are. After all, we are not given anything we can't handle. Love you all.
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