I didn't even have to use my A.K.

I got to say it was a good day. - Ice Cube

So I had the best day ever today! I know I say that all the time but today really was a good day. Actually, the "day" wasn't anything special but this afternoon was the bomb! It was so good that I kept saying to myself, "damn this day just keeps getting better".

I'm kind of scared to admit this here for fear that I'll fail and you all will see my failure but I made a new goal for myself that I'm pretty excited about. It's actually a very different goal for me. I've never resolved to do this before but I feel ready for the challenge. I have decided to start training to run a 5k. ME! The girl who can't run to the end of the driveway without getting winded. The girl who has only run a continuous single mile ONE TIME in her entire life. The girl who, even in elementary school, couldn't run laps without practically hyperventilating. Yes, me. I don't know why I suddenly want to do this but I have the overwhelming urge to do it. I did a little research online and found a really great program for beginning runners to follow. It's an 8 week program that can be stretched out to accommodate your skill level. And I started TODAY!

I was pretty worried when I headed to the gym this afternoon. The treadmill has always been my least favorite machine. My favorite is the elliptical with the bike coming in a distant second. I hardly ever go to the treadmill. I just hate it. But, I have this new goal and I really really want to succeed. So the program starts off pretty easily: a brisk 5 minute walk to warm up, then alternate between 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking, and continue for 25 minutes. You guys probably would've laughed your asses off when you saw me after I SUCCESSFULLY completed the entire first workout! If my t-shirt had a collar it would've totally been popped. My swagger was in full effect as I walked out of the gym. It was like I was in slow motion and had my own backing track and wind machine. I was (and still am) so proud of myself. I know I have a long way to go but today was a great start.

Then, when I got home, the new tan wedges that I ordered online were waiting on my door step! I've been searching for new tan wedges for months so to finally have them was so exciting. And to make it better, they are SO freaking cute in person! They are Nine West dark tan suede peep toe platforms with a shiny/lacquered sculpted wedge heel. I put them on and did the Ru-Paul runway walk down my hallway. Sachey Chantey. I can't wait to wear them to work tomorrow!!

After working it down my hallway, I decided to take the dogs for their walk. Yep, even after RUNNING at the gym I took my sweet babies on an almost two mile walk in the 94 degree afternoon. It was hotter than hell but the dogs love their walks so much that it makes it worth it. Walking them both by myself is pretty challenging. They like to pull and walk really fast so I'm usually either speed walking or pulling their leashes so they slow down. But today they were really good. They didn't pull too much, didn't chase any squirrels, and kept the pooping to a minimum. Which, believe me, is awesome. When you have to pick up the poo and then carry it around in a bag with you for 2 miles, the lighter the load, the better.

Oh yeah, and on top of ALL THAT, when I checked the mail today.... a new magazine! Ahhhh... seriously, the best afternoon ever!