The piece that was missing in me.

For most of my childhood and teenage years I was a dancer. I started dance when I was 2 years old and did it all the way through high school. My Senior year, I got too wrapped up in my boyfriend and decided it wasn't important anymore and quit. One of the biggest mistakes of my life. For years since, I have felt that a piece of me was missing. I was in love with dance in a way that you would love another person. I still get chills watching great dancers! Seeing the scar tissue on my toes from toe shoes actually makes me nostalgic! I never thought I would find something else that made me feel the way dance did, but I have! Running! I started as a runner just to boast my fitness, but I have since fell in love with it, just as I was in love with dance for all those years! It feels like the piece that has been missing from my heart for the past 15 years has been replaced! When I run, I feel the energy and joy I did when I danced! It relieves stress and takes my mind of my day to day worries, as dance did. Of course, its just as hard on my body as dance, so I am praying for health and doing what I can do prevent injuries. Yesterday, I finished my second 5k race, timed 7 minutes faster than my last one, two months ago! The feeling of accomplishment is amazing! I am doing two more 5K's this Summer and 10K in October, then training for a half marathon in April of 2011!

My trip

Haven't blogged in awhile, been kinda busy! I am leaving for North Carolina on Thursday! I am going for 6 days! No husband, no kids! I gonna be spending time with some girlfriends from high school! We are renting a condo at the beach! I am so excited! I so need a break! My life has been very crazy! I need a break from the kids and my mom so bad. My aunt is actually taking my mom to Tulsa for the weekend to see family, so that will be great too! This trips is my bday present from my sweet hubby! Well, Mothers Day and Bday combined! I told him I didn't want anything for my bday except to see Abby and Becca, who I have been best friends with since 6Th grade! I get a bonus by seeing 3 of my other high school buds as well! I hope to come back recharged and refreshed...and tan! LOL!

5K done!

This morning I ran my first 5K race, finished in 38.2 minutes. I am so proud of myself! I did way better than I thought I'd do. I have heard that once you run your first race, you are hooked and that is true. I am already gonna sign up for a few more 5K's this Summer and maybe a few 10K's in the Fall. Maybe I will be ready for a half marathon by Spring of 2011!

Race Day tomorrow!

I am so nervous about my race tomorrow. I wonder why? I am as prepared as I can be and its a very non-competitive race. I guess its just the unknown. My friend already picked up her packet with the map and said the track seems kinda hard! Praying all well go well! I am sure it will. God will guide my steps, literally! I'm praying for peace in my heart!

Several years ago, I was in a car accident and injured my knee. I went to see a Orthopedic surgeon who told me that as long as I never became a runner, I wouldn't need surgery. He basically told me that running was a bad idea with my knee. Well, I have been running for about 6 months and actually my knee hurts less! Goes to show doctors don't know everything thing and God heals!

questions 5/16

1. The most expensive thing hanging in my closet is.....?
My Coach shoes (not really hanging)

2. Have you ever played a team sport?
Soccer in high school


3. If you were a bug, what kind would you be?
Ladybug?


4. Where on your body is the worst place to get sunburned?
I don't really suburn too much. That's the one part of me that is not Irish! LOL! I guess I have enough native american in my blood that I may get a little pink, but usually I just tan.

5. Are you happy?
At the moment, yes.


6. People are always abbreviating..are there any abbreviations that make your skin crawl when people use them?
I don't really get too annoyed with abbreviations....probably because I use them a lot.

7. Do you love where you live..or could you live anywhere?
Yeah, I love St. Louis, except in the Winter. I wish I just had a Winter house somwhere warm. Otherwise STL is a awesome town!

8. What, if any, extreme measures do you go to to keep yourself from overeating when you're full?
nothing really

I need a new hobby

OK, so I know this is a typical thing for Moms, especially stay at home moms, but I am feeling bored. I feel like every day is exactly the same as the last one. Nothing every changes. I love being home with my kids and wouldn't have it any other way, but I need something new and exciting in my life. My best friend and her sister just did up this great wedding guide for St. Louis. They are both SAHM's and I can imagine it was exciting, not only for the book itself, but to have something new in their day to day lives. I need something like that. I need a new hobby or something to do to cut into the day to day. I am a big reader and this hobby helps. But, I think I need something else too. Something that maybe brings out the creative side of me. Hmmmm, maybe a art class at the community college. Or, some sort of project that is all about my interest, not my families. One thing I am looking forward to when both kids are in school, is getting a part time job. Not for the money so much, but for the outlet. I want to get a fun one. I am really into Wine, so maybe I will work in a Wine Shop. Anyway, I am rambling. Here are some things I am interested in, maybe I can go from there in my search for a hobby.

Reading
Wine
Travel
Fashion
Ministry
Fitness
Music
Art
History

ABC's of Summer

Got this idea from a friends. Listing the things I love about Summer starting with each letter!

A-Awesome food
B-Barbaque
C- Campfire
D-Dogs running around
E- Elephants at the zoo
F- Friendly neighbors
G- Grants Farm
H- Hot dogs
I- Icecream
J- Joyful kids
K- Kite flying
L- Longer days
M- Myrtle Beach
N- No coats
O-Ocean
P- Pork Steaks
Q-Quiet Summer Nights
S- Swimming
T- Tanning
U-Under the Sun
V- Voices of my happy kids
W- Watermelon
X- Xtreme heat
Z- Zebras at the zoo