Weekly - well, whenever I remember on a Monday check-in

Mind:

One-word description of the workweek: Short (I'm on vaca for Thurs/Fri - can't wait!)

Books I've finished: Started New Moon - and still reading.

News story that stuck with me: The email I got this week isn't national news, but news about the hubs friend's dad and his cancer coming back. They have given him 6 months to a year to live. I am in shock and so sad for his family - I can only imagine what they are going through. Life is short friends - make sure you tell the people you love who much you do.

*NEW* Ear Worm: (Otherwise known as the song stuck in my head this week): Down - the beat is so catchy!

Body:

Workouts this week: After being sick for about 2+ weeks, I am headed back to the gym tonight and trying to get super excited about it...again.

Spirit:
What I did for myself: Painted my nails. I know it sounds silly, but taking time out like that was really nice and they look great - even if they are dark brown. Love them!

Looking forward:
GUSTER! They are in town this week along with my bestie from high school to hang out for the concert and some more trouble. We are thinking about wine tastings, movies and maybe even a Halloween party. Also good news, my SIL is in town as well with my nephew, and I can't wait to see them too! :) Did I mention a short week at work really helps my attitude?

Weekly Check-In

So I totally suck at updating. Here's an update:

Mind:
One-word description of the workweek: Yucky
Books I've finished: Started New Moon - so far, pretty good.
News story that stuck with me: Healthcare - as in, why do we pay so much and get so little.
*NEW* Ear Worm: (Otherwise known as the song stuck in my head this week): For some reason a really bad song called Bullet Proof has been stuck in my head. Better yet, the remake with Imogen Heap's song in the background.

Body:
Workouts this week: Being sick = no gym.

Spirit:
What I did for myself: I let myself throw a pity party and then got over it. Best idea yet.

Looking forward:
Fall - it's here and we are thinking about using my holiday this upcoming home to take a day trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway. I can't wait to take some pics of the trees and all the beauty in nature this time of the year. Maybe even pic up some cider. YUM!

Weekly Check In (a little behind)

Sorry I missed a week, but things have been so crazy and I have a feeling it will be nutty until the end of the year. Happy Monday!

Mind:
One-word description of the workweek: Fast (as in I hope it flies by)
Books I've finished: n/a
News story that stuck with me: I have been reading mostly about uptown condos shutting down their projects due to lack of funding here in Charlotte - guess the greed and the way too expensive uptown condos finally caught up with everything. Hope people get their deposits back.
*NEW* Ear Worm: (Otherwise known as the song stuck in my head this week): Anything by Neutral Milk Hotel

Body:
Workouts this week: This past Saturday I ran my 5K. It wasn't pretty considering I haven't really been to the gym in about a month, but I ran it and until the time I wanted to finish. I am thinking I might start training for another one in November which is right around the corner.

Spirit:
What I did for myself: I kept a promise to run the race and also started getting up early - seems to help the day go smoother - unfortunately, I was 10 mins late for work today. :(

Looking forward:
We are headed to see my family this upcoming weekend as my oldest nephew turns 6.(geez the years are flying by!) Also thinking we'd head to the aquarium to see some fish.

Checking in...

Oops - I am so behind this week. Pet Expo threw everything off. Sorry!

Mind:
One-word description of the workweek: BUSY

Books I've finished: Twilight is done - sticking to a magazine for now.

News story that stuck with me: To be honest - I stopped watching the news lately. It is too depressing unless you count the local story of the people who got their car stolen with their dog inside and they found the dog who was reconnected with them - best story of the week if you ask me.

Body:
Workouts this week: ha - no working out and barely eating. Bad week. Oh, and 5K is next weekend. Are you laughing with me or at me at this point?

Spirit:
What I did for myself: This week I set up my Google Calendar so I can get my life and spirit in order. Feeling a little more relaxed.

Looking forward:
Seeing my in-law tonight since their 2 month trip to Canada and a meeting on early Sunday morning. Both shall be an earful of goodness.

Very Soon

This morning on the way to work (running late as usual), I saw a plate on the back of a car that read, Very Soon. So I began to wonder if it was a sign to just remember that very soon, things would change. And once that thought popped into my head, another thought popped in - what could I change to make very soon, be right now? We all get into a place in our lives where we wonder if things will ever be the way we want them to be. It reminds me of another saying that God laughs at our plans. We can try and put together our future goals, but we need to remember the little things that matter right now.

When asked what mattered more - a new car/house/you name it or my marriage, I answered, my marriage mattered the most. If our home or car or what have you blew up tomorrow, my relationship with others matters more. Yes, it would totally suck to live in a tent and have our dogs running the streets as we beg for food/small donations, but we would make it work to get to a better place. (That was worse case scenario, which hopefully won't ever happen).

I've just noticed that when we ask for a blessing, that some of us take it for granted once it comes true. We do we complain about what we are given? And why do we think that bigger and better should come without struggle? We are not handed things because we ask for them. We have to work at them and for more, we have to remember that more work can be required. Nothing comes easy and if it does, we would never appreciate it. Sounds so simple doesn't it? Well, I am trying to remember to be happy for those around me and remember that their road may not be mine, but I have my own path I need to own.

Hopefully all my plans will come true, but if they don't, I hope that what I do get is enough and I'll appreciate it whole heartily.

better late than never

Monday was Labor Day - so I decided to skip and update today.

Mind:
One-word description of the workweek: Tired (in general)

Books I've finished: 100 more pages of Twilight; not sure what will be next.

News story that stuck with me: Heard the President will be speaking to the youth of America today.

Body:
Workouts this week: Mostly walking the pups. Got out last night and walked with a friend in her neighborhood for about 2 miles. This fall weather makes me want to be outside 24-7.

Spirit:
What I did for myself: I met with my marketing partner for my small business yesterday which helped me get on track with the next couple of month and events coming up. She is so wonderful!

Looking forward:
Getting everything in order for next week - I have a huge event coming up and need to make sure I am ready. Hard to believe how fast the last part of this year is going.

I hear the secrets that you keep, when you're talking in your sleep

The hubs has a bad habit of talking his sleep. Sometimes you'd think he was wide awake only to find out the next morning, he has no clue saying anything from the night before. I really wish we had a camera to capture this on film, but I think I'll just start documenting it in this blog for the readers enjoyment.

Last night:
I was dead asleep when the hubs jumps out of bed and falls to the floor to do, wait for it... push-ups. I yelled for him to wake up and when he got back in bed, he said he was dreaming that he was in basic training for the military.

Ah, the joys of marrying a sleep-talker. More stories to share on this topic soon!