Weekend Love and Happy Birthday to my Granny!!

As you read this, picture me with my hair on top of my head, an Iced Nonfat Latte in my hand, and my babe sitting across from me. It's Saturday folks and we are at Starbucks! I didn't think the weekend was ever going to get here so you can imagine how happy I am that it is finally here. I love that we can come sit here together. I'm in my blog/shopping/crafting/recipe world and he's in his sports/news world. It is just nice. And delicious.

I am looking forward to our day. My Granny is 71 years old today. She is the sweetest, kindest, most loving, thoughtful person. I am such a lucky girl to have a Granny like her. Any words I use to describe how blessed I feel to have a Granny like her would simply not cut it.(Plus I don't want to cry in Starbucks while trying to describe it) so I will just say, Happy Birthday Granny! You are the absolute best and I love you so very much!! 

Me, Granny, Cameron (cousin-like a-sister)

Running is hard...

This week I started my "Couch to 5k" training and it is really hard. I mean, I know I'm out of shape but I just never expected it would be this hard. Beyond it being completely embarrassing that I can barely jog for 45 seconds before I have to walk, it is just sad. Sad that I let myself get so out of shape and sad that I have made it even more difficult for myself to get healthy. Yesterday during my "run" I had a little meltdown. Okay, I will be honest, a big meltdown. Poor Jared had to deal with a chick crying in the middle of our "run". Awesome, right? I know. So after I pulled myself together (kind of) we finished our "run" and came home. I was defeated. I was sad. And I was sweaty and I hate being sweaty! My sweet Jared kept telling me he was proud of me and when I snapped back that I didn't want him to say that because there was nothing to be proud of, he reminded me that a month ago I wouldn't have even tried. And he is so right! Just doing it is half the battle and I am doing it...and that IS something to be proud of. I am exhausted, sore, and embarrassed of how little I can actually BUT I do  feel good that I am making good choices. I know it will be really hard for awhile but I also know it will get easier. I will start to feel better in so many ways and I can't wait for that. For now, it just flat out sucks!

See ya later 2012...2013 is where it's at!

The last day of 2012...phew, I made it out alive, well, and happy! I won't lie and say 2012 was all rainbows and sunshine but the good definitely outweighs the bad. Today marks the 1 year anniversary of me and the bf's official first date and that alone makes my heart so incredibly happy! Jared has been a blessing to my life this past year and I feel so lucky to call him mine. My sweet Puggle, Lola, adapted really well to apartment living and has given us so much love. My family and friends are still awesome. Their love is so unconditional and they always find a way to be there. My parents deserve a special shout out...they are the absolute best! I celebrated 8 years of service at work on December 20th. And last but not least, I am (for the most part) healthy. BUT 2013 is going to be my year. I have so many things I want to be better at and new things I want to do. I have never really been into having a New Year's resolution but this year I feel so inspired and motivated that I have decided to give it a shot. I will probably slip up or make some adjustments along the way but it's a start, right? So here it goes. My 2013 New and Improved list...

1. Wellness. This is going to be a priority this year (and hopefully ever year after). In 2013 I will eat more clean and healthy. I will exercise 4-5 days a week and practice yoga on a regular basis. I'm even going to give running a chance. Signed up for a 5k in March so keep your fingers crossed that I actually start to like it. Most importantly, I am going to try my hardest to worry less and enjoy more.

2. Time. In 2013 I will make more time for the things I love. Blogging, crafting, reading, cooking, and movies. All of these things allow me to escape from my every day stressful work life and deserve more of my attention.

3. Family. In 2013 my family will continue to be a priority. Love and laughter, and probably the occasional sadness and anger.

4. Focus. In 2013 I will be more focused. Focused on the big things that matter most and move on from things that are out of my control. I will work hard, love deeply, and show kindness. Oh and I almost forgot...I am going to get even more organized. That's right folks, more lists and more planning and cleaning out, etc.

5. Love. Jared and I have already decided 2013 is our year. We feel so lucky to have each other and we are going to take on 2013 TOGETHER! 

I love that I am documenting this list and I can come back to it as many times as I need to remind myself what is truly important to me. It is just too easy to get derailed in this crazy life of mine and I am putting a stop to that right now. You are all my witnesses :)

Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2013 bring you happiness, love, laughter and good health!!