I've been a very bad blogger

I am sorry, I've been MIA in the blogging world, let's chat.

S and I went camping last weekend to Lake Chelan. We had a campsite right on the beach complete with a fire pit and picnic table. We rolled in Saturday with poochy poo in tow and stayed 2 nights (plenty of time to spend in the wilderness for me). Sunday went into serious guard dog mode. She wasn't my cuddly, sweet companion I know and love, instead she barked at any little sound she heard and kept a close eye on who and what came near us. Have you ever slept in a small tent with an air mattress and a 60 pound dog? If not, I don't recommend it. I don't think I ever completely fell asleep. It was more like that state between being awake and dreaming. We had a great time, but were so happy to come home to our comfortable home and hot shower!

Currently, I have my nose in The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I love this book. I can't seem to put it down and haven't turned on the TV for the past couple days. My entire lunch hour has been spent reading at the coffee shop across the street. It reads like a movie, like you're watching the characters, like you can actually hear their voices and almost like you can smell the surroundings. I just can't get enough. If you're looking for a good read, read this!!!

Last night S and and I went for a run. I've mentioned before no matter where you run in Magnolia, they first mile at least is going to be uphill. That man can seriously RUN. We ran 1.1 miles uphill in under 9 minutes. Maybe that's slow to some people? I don't know, but to me, that was like freaking sprinting! We finally leveled off and I could barely keep up, I was spent from the hill. We had to stop and walk for a minute because it felt as if my lungs were on fire, my quads ached, I was miserable. I'm taking the night off running to get in a little HH, but hopefully will catch up tomorrow.

Lately, I've been trying to figure out the things I really love in life. So far there's only have two. Reading and running. There has to be more I'm passionate about and know I'll find them someday. Note: I said things.

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Day 3. So far, so good.

I have a three mile run, plus strengthening to look forward to tonight. It looks hot outside, not like I'd know since I've been cooped up in an air conditioned office all day. Maybe the run will happen later this evening after the sun sets. Maybe The Man will be home from work by then because I really don't want to do this alone (poor poochy has a limp and is out for a couple days to recover).

After that I plan drinking a glass (or 3) of wine and spending a little QT with Mr. Morgan. AKA: Dexter.

Year Goals

Let me tell you about my Sunday...not the dog, the day. I decided to replant a few plants because I always kill mine, indoor and outdoor. I don't know why, I just don't have a green thumb I guess. They either get too much water, not enough water, too much sun, not enough sun. I just can't get it right for some reason! So, I was going to get some new little guys and was half way to Lowe's when I saw a huge sign which caused me to slam on my breaks and park immediately.

HALF PRICE BOOKS WAREHOUSE SALE

I had to stop, it would be weird not to, right? Everyone would blow off replanting and grocery shopping for a used book sale, right? $20 and about 40 books later, I could barely carry the bag to my car. I set a goal for myself to read each and every one of those books by July 2011. Even the Al Gore one, still not sure why I bought that...whatever, I'm going to do it!

My other year goal (season goal) is to stay on some sort of exercise plan. I don't know why I have the hardest time staying on track. I do really well for a few weeks and then decide running is over-rated. I made (I mean copied) a training plan to follow for the next 12 weeks, we'll see how long I can stick to that before I get completely warn out. Maybe if I buy some cute workout clothes I will be more motivated to go for a run...the Nordstrom sale does start on Friday.

The sun is shining and I have places to go and people to see!

xx

Must.Run.Tonight.

I've been using the excuse it's too hot to run outside.

I mean, really, what if I get heatstroke? What if I desperately need water and die of thirst on the side of the road? What if the pavement is too hot for Sunday's little paws? I'm not being dramatic, these are all valid points.

Well, it's a comfortable 70 degrees and I'm afraid the scale hasn't agreed with my excuses. Stupid scale.

I'll be seeing you tonight, Road. Dang it.

The Simple Life

...babies...

Arts & Crafts at Home

For those who've been to our house you know we have a HUGE green wall that is fairly bare and very green. Well, over the weekend S got a big piece of sheet metal, painted it with chalkboard paint and hung it on that big, green wall! Pretty cool, right?? I love his picture of Sunday, so cute. And can you make out what his 'To-Do List' says? He's crazy...in a really good way.

Hi Mt. Si!

S and I hiked Mt. Si Monday morning before the record setting high temperatures set in for the week. As you can see, S's hat has little moisture droplets all over it- at one point I was really cold and long sleeves, pants and an ear warmer weren't enough! You know, I'm still trying to find the thing I really like to do...hiking, eh, it's OK I guess.
We took the dog and surprisingly, she did pretty well, except for the couple times I almost face-planted in the rocks when she tried to chase a chipmunk, that's besides the point though. We didn't get any frightened looks or screams despite her looking totally gangster on the trails. This picture looks like one of those petfinder.com (click that link) ads to adopt a dog that you really don't want to adopt in fear it may maul you in the middle of the night, but feel so bad for it suffering on the rocks. Don't fret, she lives a very charmed life.

xx lovers and friends, enjoy the HEAT, I know I will.