I made it through the 5K yesterday! I did walk for about 20 seconds somewhere in the middle, but basically ran 3 miles. That's a pretty big accomplishment for me. I just need to keep it up. My legs are pretty sore today, but not too bad.

After work last night I was able to go watch the fireworks with my family at Flo Jo Park. It was really fun and relaxing :)

Now it's time to get back to business for a few more days before I leave for vacation. I have 1 more song practice, 2 more shifts at WR, 1 day of taking my song girls to see so you think you can dance, an optometrist appt., and a hair appt. Then it's off to Massachusetts/Maine/Vermont!

Vacation Countdown: 5 days

Silly Me

So, for some reason I told my sister that I would do a 5K with her tomorrow morning. I'm sooooooo out of shape and probably have never run 3 miles at once in my life. We'll see how this goes! Besides being able to finish the run, I am also hoping to get out of work early tomorrow so that I can watch the fireworks with my family. Basically, I'm going to sleep tonight with my fingers crossed. I will report on the results of my wishes later!

Countdown to Vacation: 7 days

P.S. Should not have gone to Friday's yesterday... Fell off the bandwagon due to the Jack Daniels Chicken Strips. However, I am getting back into the swing of this diet again. Hopefully I can stay on track!

One Week

Just about one week until VACATION! I'm stoked! A few days in Boston, then off for some adventures throughout the northeast, finally landing at the family reunion in Stowe Vermont. The countdown has begun... 8 days!

In the meantime, I have a few more shifts at work, need to finish training at the hospital, have song practice, and am going to so you think you can dance with my girls :) Work at the Ranch was pretty good tonight. I'm working again tomorrow and Sunday. Which means, I will probably not have have much time to celebrate the 4th. Oh well! Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.

Churros, Ice Cream, Popcorn... Uh Oh!

So, summer seems to be just as busy as the rest of the year. With my job at Wood Ranch, coaching the SMCHS JV song team, summer school, volunteering, and honors society, I still seem to find time to visit Mickey and Friends.

A long and exhausting day at Disneyland/California Adventure with Christine. It truly is the happiest place on earth. However, it seems to be the place of sweets/greasy foods/fattening foods at every corner as well. Dieting is no fun at Disneyland. (I was able to control my hunger/cravings pretty well considering the circumstances.)

On a happier note, we watched Bill Hill and the Hillbillies for the first time (happy I saw it once, but no need to do it again) and relaxed in the afternoon at the Aladdin show. We did our round at California Adventure, riding Tower of Terror, California Screaming, the Carousel, and Soaring over California, all the while looking for hidden mickeys Christine had read about in her tourist book. We also made time for the Columbia boat ride, Thunder Mountain Railroad, Astro Blasters, Space Mountain, and the train at Disneyland.

Overall, it was a productive Disney day. Exhaustion has officially kicked in. Goodnight!