My Calling?

My husband and I went on a hike with a friend this weekend.  It was absolutely awesome to be back outside again.  I couldn't tell you the last time I went on a hike it's been so long.

After my field research was complete I shipped my hiking boots back to the manufacturer because the seams were coming undone and I only had them a couple of months.  I never did get new boots, however, because they're just so blame expensive.  I feel like once I get a new pair I'll feel whole again.

I went looking back through my pictures of Belize and the river work I did.  Such great times.  I miss it so much and really look forward to doing field work again.  A GREAT feeling to have considering I went through a long period of time when I didn't want to think about hiking or going into a forest or anything.

I love love love love love the work I'm doing in the rec center right now and the people with whom I'm working.  Everyone is very mindful of their "wellness" and generally upbeat.  I can't imagine my life without fitness and positive people now.

I'll have to try to find some way to meld the two together.

P.S. My friend over at Wandering Thoughts wrote about having a glass of wine while working on her prospectus.  I tried that tonight and it didn't work so well.  My written words have a certain slant and letters keep getting transposed.  Perhaps I should work up to a full glass?  :)   

My new favorite

This is actually quite good.  Cover of Hey Ya by Outkast done by Obadiah Parker.

Life's Been Good

Ch-ch-changes

Change is exciting.  At least for this Air Force brat it is.

C & I had an impromptu personal training session the other day and I'm stoked about this new total body strength training program he set us up with.  I'm now a true believer that even one session with a trainer can be beneficial.  It was with the head personal trainer dude at our facility and was on his own time, so I didn't have to pay anything.  Yay!  He was super nice about it and just really loves helping people so we're going to get him a gift certificate.  I was getting bored with doing the weight machines, so I'm excited about this new workout.

My ankle still hurts (it's been almost 2 weeks now) so I decided not to run yesterday or do any physical activity this weekend.  I hope that helps, but I seriously doubt it.  I think I'll push through until the 5k race and then go to the doctor if it still hurts.

I contacted a friend of ours to see about him putting in laminate floors for us.  I think he'll probably come out this week to take measurements and talk about what is best for us.  Can't wait!

There's 1 other definite change and another possible change that I can't yet talk about.  Bummer.  Then why bring it up, right?  I know, I know, I'm terrible.

I've been brainstorming about our house and what we can do to fix it up.  Of course I am.  I'm always doing that.  Must be the scent of spring.  I'd like to knock out our closet to open up the room a little more, then move our current dresser & armoir to the guest room, and then install an Ikea closet system along one wall like this one:

Seems doable.  Laying tile in the kitchen, laundry room, & bathroom is on our list for summer projects too.  We shall see. 

Okay, enough scooter pootin' around...on to my thesis edits!!

Feeling Productive

I'm sure you're all tired of reading about it, but it's a major part of my life.  I'm making major progress on my thesis.  Really, all it is is baby steps, but the baby steps are huge to me right now.  And right now, I'm seeing the light at the end of the thesis tunnel.

C had an Open House to work today, so I got the house to myself from 7:00 this morning and he'll probably be back in an hour.  In that time I was able to complete my sixth Methods edit.  A major feat considering most of what I had to edit was my "Data Analysis" section.  You want me to explain my data analysis to you??  Can you please give me an easier task?  How about describe what the squirrels look like?  I can do that. 

I am happy because I can know focus on doing fun things today like hanging out with C when he gets home.  Going to dinner with my fam.  Going to see Harry Potter at the University Center ($2 entry w/ free popcorn & drink).  I had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch--always makes me happy.  I'm happy I've been successful with my 5k training.  I'm happy I'm lifting weights on my off days.  I've apparently gotten to a running length where I see differences in the fit of my clothes and on the scale.  Yay!

It has been a good day.  Tomorrow I will spend the afternoon (& evening maybe) at the library to complete my fifth Results edit.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Grey's Anatomy

I am a die-hard Grey's Anatomy fan.  I've never missed an episode.  There are several reasons for my love, one of which is they introduce me to music to which I otherwise might not be introduced.  My current favorite:  Mumford & Sons.  My wonderful husband just burned me a cd of theirs.  Love it!

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